{"id":15532,"date":"2023-04-10T14:53:42","date_gmt":"2023-04-10T21:53:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/?p=15532"},"modified":"2023-04-10T14:53:45","modified_gmt":"2023-04-10T21:53:45","slug":"what-type-of-fuel-is-used-in-a-moving-truck","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/2023\/04\/10\/what-type-of-fuel-is-used-in-a-moving-truck\/","title":{"rendered":"What Type of Fuel Is Used In A Moving Truck"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you&#8217;re renting a U-Haul truck or thinking about it for a future move, you might think, &#8220;What type of fuel does a U-Haul truck use?&#8221; Look no further; here you can find the answer to your burning question!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/OR-1024x577.png\" alt=\"Diesel or Unleaded fuel\" class=\"wp-image-55642\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/OR-1024x577.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/OR-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/OR-768x433.png 768w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/OR-1536x865.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/OR-640x361.png 640w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/OR-1200x676.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/OR.png 1640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Type of Fuel to Use<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The straight answer is unleaded gas. A common thought is that all <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/Truck-Rentals\/?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=trucks&amp;utm_content=20230330-whattypeoffuel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">moving trucks<\/a> are diesel. However, over the years, this has changed. More and more moving companies are switching their fleets to unleaded gas. For example, U-Haul has an entire fleet of unleaded moving trucks. This is the best option to provide customers with an enjoyable moving experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By better understanding why companies are switching to this fuel type, we can see that gas trucks are easier to maintain and are used more than diesel trucks. The most frequently used argument is that diesel moving trucks get better MPG (miles per gallon) than unleaded trucks. Companies like U-Haul have been seeking improvements for MPG on their unleaded moving trucks to change this belief. This dedication to improving the commonly used equipment drives moving companies&#8217; decision to use unleaded moving trucks over diesel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Unleaded-Moving-Truck-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"What fuel goes in a Moving Truck\" class=\"wp-image-15540\" width=\"506\" height=\"379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Unleaded-Moving-Truck-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Unleaded-Moving-Truck-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 506px) 100vw, 506px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>So, if you are still confused about what fuel to put into your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/Truck-Rentals\/?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=trucks&amp;utm_content=20230330-whattypeoffuel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">moving truck<\/a>, check with a store representative, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/Locations\/?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=locations&amp;utm_content=20230330-whattypeoffuel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">location<\/a> or the truck itself. Most moving trucks have an assortment of useful decals from front to back! Often you will be able to check around the gas cap or the gas gauge on the dashboard. A helpful decal will tell you what fuel to put into your truck rental.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another useful resource is the company&#8217;s website. There should be specifications listed online for their equipment. Always be sure before adding fuel because you can severely damage a moving truck if the incorrect fuel is used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Plan Ahead for Your Move<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re wondering what fuel a moving truck uses, you&#8217;re likely either reserving one or planning to. Get ahead with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/MovingSupplies\/?utm_campaign=uhaulsmcm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=movingsupplies&amp;utm_content=20230410-whattypeoffuel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">moving supplies<\/a> such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/MovingSupplies\/Boxes\/?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=movingsupplies&amp;utm_content=20230410-whattypeoffuel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">boxes<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/MovingSupplies\/Packing-Tape\/?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=movingsupplies&amp;utm_content=20230410-whattypeoffuel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tape<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/MovingSupplies\/Packing-Supplies\/Enviro-Bubble-Small-Bubble-(150%e2%80%99-x-12-)\/?mid=98&amp;aid=2297&amp;utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=movingsupplies&amp;utm_content=20230410-whattypeoffuel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bubble wrap<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/MovingSupplies\/Packing-Supplies\/Cushion-Foam\/?id=2336&amp;utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=movingsupplies&amp;utm_content=20230410-whattypeoffuel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cushion foam<\/a>! When you arrive at a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/Locations\/?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=locations&amp;utm_content=20230410-whattypeoffuel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">center<\/a> to pick up your truck, stock up on everything you need for your move. Give yourself the comfort of a stress-free move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more moving tips, follow us on<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/uhaul\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Facebook<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/uhaul\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/uhaul\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Twitter<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/uhaul\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pinterest<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re renting a U-Haul truck or thinking about it for a future move, you might think, &#8220;What type of fuel does a U-Haul truck use?&#8221; Look no further; here you can find the answer to your burning question! Type of Fuel to Use The straight answer is unleaded gas. 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