How to Fuel a Peterbilt 579 (2021) Tractor Trailer (Semi Truck) - You Asked, I Delivered

How to Fuel a Peterbilt 579 (2021) - You Asked, I Delivered.
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[@flashing101]

We have the same issue with the def pumps over here in the UK! It’s called adblu over here. But they are a pain for clicking off! If you can put a kink in the hose it seems to stop it from clicking off!

[@speedsbrother5556]

Almost the same setup as the Volvo, I’ve stretched a few DEF hoses, keep up the great work

[@Lilwayne911Eminem]

Brother really appreciate you making this video for rookies like us god bless 🙏🏼🙏🏼 🇨🇦 🍁

[@georgewilson1184]

Wow Can’t believe the weather warm & sunny here in montgomery Illinois today yesterday high winds and 32 degrees

[@sethstandsrd3491]

You made that look to difficult for these new driver on the road...😀. To many of these new drivers these days don't have that common courtesy to pull forward out of the way. Good you made a point to share that with you're followers about pulling out of the fuel island when done. Keep the wheels turning look forward to you're next video.

[@rykanmiller101]

Wanted to say thanks, someday I hope to be in a peterbilt aswell. Great content aswell, keep it up!

[@clinttrigg1512]

JJ, Thanks for the informative videos. I’m actually getting my CDL permit next week then off to Springfield for my training with Prime. Stay safe 👍🏼

[@JJtheTrucker]

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[@ronaldking7180]

Great information video I think that most modern truck should have def/diesel fuel in the fairings as standard specifications. Peace and prosperity !!!!

[@js3599]

I had a friend who pulled reefers for years, he showed me that a simple hand made flag he made from a coat hanger with a shop rag tied to it, that he could wrap or loop around the tank fill spout, beneath the cap, and just bend the hanger out so it stuck out to enough for the flag to show him exactly where the tank was in relation to the pump. He also said it can be as simple as a stick and a piece of paper towel, or even a piece of trash for the flag. Anything that could be harmlessly propped in there and be seen in the mirrors. This step is not always necessary for a pro, but it does eliminate the guess work. Hope this trick helps somebody out.

[@johnbering2260]

That’s why I have a 579 Pete without all those fairings

[@MAX999MAX]

Amazing video thanks .peterbilt is the beast. God bless you

[@calebmanuel17]

Thank you for sharing

[@thetruckshow8399]

That is how it is fuling most trucks

[@robertgardner4508]

When the tank on freightliner is on the side where the fairing is you can just wedge the pump handle on the fairing where you fill the tank.

[@markoo83]

Good video. Be safe and keep the videos coming

[@ryanbille7599]

Wow your in my hometown. Hope you enjoyed the weird weather 😳

[@bearclaws8755]

Great information JJ 🇺🇸🦅👍🏻

[@Sinerwray]

It depends on what tanks you get our trucks 579 fuel on the side like the freightliner but the hole is smaller.

[@miked5908]

I watch hundreds of videos like this, not just filling gas in semi's, but I watch videos that teach me something I don't know, I try to view 25 a day, usually in early am ,but if you can do that over months ad months, you notice a big difference, im just saying if your bored of just skimming through videos do something fo yourself, like a little hobby. I'm 46 why not learn as much as I can

[@tom7110]

Excellent video today JJ. Very in depth on fueling your . I personally never drove a 579 but, the way that those fuel tanks are positioned is wicked crazy.. The DEF is no bargain either.. Question about the DEF and why it is using so much ? Why ? Is it a smaller tank or what ?? Just seems weird. Have a good one and thanks for sharing my friend.

[@allanmccullough8550]

Open the cap and stick it in the hole, fill it up. Good to know.

[@JJtheTrucker]

I think you've got it! 😊👍

[@DEEJAYKILLAONE]

I hate going to a truckstop like that set up lol, I normally hit it at an slight angle to fuel

[@peteschiavoni]

Amazing that something as simple as fueling can be a challenge. Lol. I know Peterbilt has different size DEF tanks. For weight I’d assume you got the small one. Love the black hub covers. Have you thought about getting a black grille? Stay safe bud. Thanks for another great interesting video

[@JJtheTrucker]

Yeah, I'd love to get the black grill however it cost over $1,000. So for now I'll deal with the chrome grill instead LOL

[@peteschiavoni]

@@JJtheTrucker I don’t blame you there. That’s a lot

[@michaelbutton1304]

Thanks JJ

[@jasonthompson8668]

I live about an hour 15 minutes from Erie pa I really enjoy watching your videos that are so helpful and I learn alot keep them coming 👍🏾👍🏾

[@cheesemons]

Stay safe out there JJ

[@rickheiser5292]

Hi JJ been following you for some time now and really like to see someone with common sense for a change. I was an OTR driver from 1972 thru 1989 back in the good old cab over days. I ran many different trucks and my favorite was a Freightliner Powerliner that had a Detroit 8V92TT that got 3 miles to the gallon in the mountains, but fuel was cheep and did not matter. I guess you can figure out how old I am now. Trucking has changed over the years I think to the better with technology but the professional driver has really gone down hill except for drivers like you. Its all about the training in my opinion. Anyway I was watching your video on fueling the Peterbuilt and not forgetting to put the cap back on and this is how I never forget. When I worked in the aviation industry we were trained when finished fueling to remove fuel hose and replace tank cap before putting the fuel hose down or away. If you follow this rule all the time you will never question yourself if you put the cap on or not. I do this with everything I fuel, even my lawn tractor. I you are not sure you put the fuel cap back on you can pull over and check. If you forget to put the fuel cap on an aircraft and it is not caught on preflight you can't just pull over in flight and the fuel will probably be sucked out due to air speed. Anyway put the cap back on before you put the hose away or put the fuel can away. Hope this helps and makes sense. Richard in Georgia

[@JJtheTrucker]

Thanks Richard! I think this is a great idea and I'll start doing that. I'll also mention this in my questions and comments of the week.

[@abhijithabijit3482]

Nice one... You showed to the simplest details even the stubberdness of the def pump😂.. That sucker just don't cooperate right

[@marklloyd4153]

Hey JJ . Looks like winter is coming . Great video really enjoyed it. How did u connect pumpkin to the hood? Have u drivers been busy? R loads paying well ? Take care stay warm drive safe .

[@JJtheTrucker]

Hey Mark. Just a couple of zip ties and Mr Pumpkins is nice and secure. Yeah, freight is good right now and other than that one low paying load out of VT, it's been good. Update due tomorrow.

[@firetv9770]

Good thanks 😄

[@rchrd1bolt]

I like the caps on the fuel tanks , the KW still has the screw on s.

[@JJtheTrucker]

I agree these would be better than screw on, but these ones are still a pain in the butt. I do like the ones on the Freightliner. It's a quarter turn and that's it.

[@wolfgangresch1650]

Outstanding 🇺🇸👍👍

[@captain.john.]

You have a beautiful truck JJ but I think I'll go with freightliner lol

[@bctschairmannickpompeani7886]

Hey Iam from Erie Pennsylvania USA but I moved to fort mill South Carolina USA

[@johnblevins8916]

Jj at least you dont need bungie cords

[@vicpetrishak7705]

Next video , replacing batteries in my flashlight !

[@zoe..d]

Really cant understand in this day and age of modifications in aftermarkets, no one has made an add on pipe to the fuel tanks further back in an easier to reach spot...

[@Mahesh-is4zz]

Hi. JJ

[@tylermorrow2846]

I have a 2021 kenworth t680 and they put the def tank on the passenger side. I have to fill it up every other fill up and i have to pull in backwards.

[@JJtheTrucker]

WORST DESIGN EVER! 😯😯😯

[@ivoryjohnson4662]

Figured the tanks would be tied together so if you fill one it would fill both

[@JJtheTrucker]

There is a feeder hose between the two tanks however it would take a long time for the fuel to flow through that and fill the other tank.

[@bh7538]

That sucks, what a frustrating setup... how many litres? 1000?

[@JJtheTrucker]

200 gallons, or 760 Litres

[@downrightme6811]

Hi JJ I noticed you have a ball cap on most of the time, have you ever considered a camera that you can clip on your hat to keep both hands free?

[@JJtheTrucker]

Yep, that's gonna be the go pro, after I get the gimbal and mic set.

[@robertfranki5477]

JJ what type of fuel the DEF tank?

[@JJtheTrucker]

All your DEF questions answered here kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4K2Yn14ibB6bsk

[@gigigarrison9977]

Why don't you just reach under the fairings on the side unlatch them and pull them down like I do then when you're done all you have to do is snap on back in place they have two lapses in the center of each of the fairings that cover the fuel tanks all you have to do is just lower them down and then push them back up and snapping back in place it's like opening a door

[@chrispotter9165]

What’s the total tank sizes and how far can you go with them?

[@JJtheTrucker]

2 tanks at 100 gallons each for my truck. 200 total. If I average 8 MPG, (depends on load weight, hills/mountains, wind, weather, etc...) I can get 1200 miles. That puts me at 1/4 tank. 1200 miles is covered in 1.5 to 2 days.

[@huffmantrucking1054]

I'm heading to chambersburg pa

[@danflagg5280]

Hi JJ man your videos are always great. What is your expectation on steer tire miles before replacement and your tandem tires, what is your annual budget expectation, assuming you use premium tires?

[@Computergk91Gaming]

from both Tanks how many gallons total does your truck hold

[@JJtheTrucker]

200 gallons total

[@truckerraven.8906]

I think after that 1st click you're already a little over 95% capacity.

[@calebbennington7322]

Awesome man

[@bigfoot3735]

Peterbilt sould make that to were you can buy the port on the fairing to do that

[@Sinerwray]

They do you can have them on the side like freightliner but still not easy to put fuel hose in lol

[@ReeferLife]

JJ other than the 14k down payment is the truck payment the same for lease and lease owner op?

[@JJtheTrucker]

Yep, exactly the same. Unless you choose the 4 year term as an owner/op.

[@waldameerrocks0258]

Bro your in my hometown

[@robertkaraczun8906]

? How is diesel exhaust fluid different than diesel fuel?

[@JJtheTrucker]

No. This will help explain what DEF is. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4K2Yn14ibB6bsk

[@mr.sourcreamsupreme2180]

You’ve driven a newer freightliner and a newer Pete.. Which one really gets better mpg??

[@JJtheTrucker]

That's a great question. I've been breaking this new Peterbilt in and going over the MPG in my weekly updates so we can get a good comparison.

[@ryanhenry9826]

What is the gvw of your truck alone

[@JJtheTrucker]

20,000 lbs

[@ryanhenry9826]

@@JJtheTrucker cool

[@georgewilson1184]

Every make & model of truck has its quirks hood or bad it’s a trade off you probably liked things Freight shaker better then the Pete and vica versa my recommendation is your next power unit should be a western star they do customization on the Mounting and location. Of. Hardware & switches & gauges & handles & what nots whithen reason yes they are a expensive truck but it’s your money maker office and home

[@glendahandley6266]

How long u been driving pan what is the best trucking company in Washington State a friend of mine is looking for a good one

[@JJtheTrucker]

I've been driving for just over a year now. Have your friend check out Prime. Of course, I'm a bit partial to them, but that's because they're good, especially for people just getting in to driving, or drivers who want to be with a good, solid company that's been around for decades. He can visit driveforprime.com/?r=PAUJAJ for more details, and if he signs up, please ask him to use my driver code as a referral :-) PAUJAJ

[@glendahandley6266]

@@JJtheTrucker will do an thank u so much be safe thank u so much for your service

[@endurence2005]

I feel like they should have made some sort of neck to go between the space between the cover and the faring...sorry don’t know the names of the parts. That’s a bad design of a station, the fact that the fuel islands don’t match up should not have been designed like that.

[@JJtheTrucker]

I know what you're talking about. Like in this truck? kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZfSZoGnrcuCfZI

[@football11248]

2 100 gallon tanks?

[@JJtheTrucker]

Yep

[@rout9291]

Why is your truck using so much DEF?

[@JJtheTrucker]

I think it was just during the break in period and during the winter. I'm using a lot less now.

[@glendahandley6266]

Do u know anything about pnw trucking

[@JJtheTrucker]

No, haven't heard of them.

[@rn4vetsny304]

How many mpg do you get with your truck? Sorry if I have missed you answering this before!

[@JJtheTrucker]

Check out my last couple of weekly updates. I've started including that info into them for you guys.

[@anthonydrummond3500]

Do you prefer those type of gloves you wearing to fuel?

[@JJtheTrucker]

Yes, the diesel doesn't soak through to the hands or soak the gloves in general, so they don't smell up the truck.

[@anthonydrummond3500]

@@JJtheTrucker where’d you get them from? Truck stop? thanks JJ

[@JJtheTrucker]

Yeah, you can get that at a truck stop, home depot, or my favorite, Wally World (Walmart).

[@anthonydrummond3500]

@@JJtheTrucker thanks JjJ

[@roguesovereignrogue9124]

Lots of moving around with the Pete’s... I still want one though. How long were you in the Cascadia before you got your Pete and went lease to own again?

[@JJtheTrucker]

I was in my Cascadia for eight months. I also went through three different trainers, all of which had Cascadias.

[@roguesovereignrogue9124]

@@JJtheTrucker so you were ready!!

[@JJtheTrucker]

Yep!

[@roguesovereignrogue9124]

@@JJtheTrucker hey brother, I’m testing for my CDL in the AM!! Put out some good vibes for me man, I used your promo code with Prime!!

[@JJtheTrucker]

🤞🤞🤞🤞👍👍👏👏 just take your time throughout the test. You'll be good. You've got this.

[@Dead-do1xf]

I'm always cautios when I fill up on DEF at truck stops. If I can buy jugs of DEF in a store I'll do it. A close friends truck has gone through 3 DEF sensors. He thought the sensors were faulty because the dash light kept coming on but now he's thinking the DEF itself is the problem. He thinks it's actually bad quality DEF.

[@JJtheTrucker]

Is he fueling up at the same place every time?

[@Dead-do1xf]

@@JJtheTruckerHe fuels in either Illinios, Indiana, or Ohio. But mostly in Indiana.

[@JJtheTrucker]

Maybe it's one of the stations that he regularly visits. Their tanks may be bad. It would be very rare For multiple stations to have a problem like that.

[@agustinhernandez847]

What is the load heading to and what is it

[@JJtheTrucker]

check out my weekly updates every Sunday for that information 😁

[@bigdad98]

So you fuel the reefer right you mike sug you top it up.

[@Mark-cy3ry]

I love your videos man. Im studying to get my CLP and can't wait to drive for Prime hopefully in a couple months. I talked to a recruiter and they said I need to build up my job history a little bit so that what I'm doing. Do you have any recommendations for other youtubers I can watch.

[@JJtheTrucker]

Best if luck to you. Check out No Hippie Trucking, Trucker John and Truckin Along With Kearsey.

[@seanrickey9945]

hey JJ, i am new to trucking and really enjoy your videos. my question is reefer fuel just regular diesel fluid that you use in the truck? thanks for answering my questions.

[@JJtheTrucker]

Hey John. Good question. It is just a regular diesel that we put into the truck however it is not taxed. Some places add a red dye into it so that DOT can check to make sure we are not putting the tax-free fuel into the truck.

[@tkeomanivong]

Pause at 4:17 it looks like the other truck steer tire is messed up. Anyways great video 👍🏽 👍🏽

[@robertfranki5477]

Are both fuel atnks the same size and how much can the tanks hold?

[@JJtheTrucker]

On my truck both tanks are the same size at 100 gallons a piece. Some trucks Have 125 gal, 150 gal or even up to 200 gallons. They can also be mismatched like 100 gallons on one side and 150 gallons on the other.

[@Sinerwray]

We have 125 on both sides and we fuel on the side but it's not easy like the freightliner

[@nitodgr4840]

👍

[@isaacbaker576]

Hey i was wondering if you could do a video about costs/ how much you make being a owner operator

[@JJtheTrucker]

I will but I want to get a full year as o/o in there to really get all the numbers down and in a good comparable format.

[@jamesfranco2780]

You always stay on the passenger side of the truck then go over to the drivers side for fuleing

[@JJtheTrucker]

No I don't.

[@erivera0270]

Hi JJ! Saw your video and I had a question that I hope you can answer on a video of yours. I hear truckers talk about fuel surcharge. Can you explain exactly how that works? Is that something you have to pay? OR, is that an item that gets paid to you? Hope all is well. Thanks!

[@JJtheTrucker]

Hey Elias. It's an item that gets paid to us. There's some calculations that Prime uses that takes a quantum scientist to understand, it it's basically a portion of the fuel costs that are given back to us to help out. It's in addition to the fuel discounts we get at the pump. Last week I paid $556 retail for tractor fuel. I got a discount of $150, plus a surcharge of $257. My net fuel cost was only $149! 6.1 cents/mile. Hope that helps answer it. Let me know if you have any follow up questions.

[@erivera0270]

@@JJtheTrucker very helpful as always. Thanks!

[@cameroncreech4232]

Do you pay for fuel or does your company?

[@JJtheTrucker]

I pay for the fuel. I get deep discounts through Prime's Fuel Network and they pay for some of it.

[@georgewilson1184]

Exuse my spelling errors

[@roberttharp3650]

What a pain JJ to fill up

[@sirgod9276]

you made a mistake.when asked what's it like refueling a Peterbilt the correct response should have been " EXPENSIVE very EXPENSIVE " ..haha... why not fill the def first ? not locks on the tanks ? come to England and you would need to fill up every day..lol

[@JJtheTrucker]

Good question. I don't know why it's in that order but it's like that at all stations.

[@OSheaShenanigans]

@@JJtheTrucker they should make it an option of which one to pump first!

[@JJtheTrucker]

That would be nice.

[@kelvinkeyes]

😶

[@stingray6164]

WHAT THE HELL IS DEF

[@JJtheTrucker]

Good question. This vid should sum it up 😊 kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4K2Yn14ibB6bsk

[@fcgamez]

👍