I am reviewing APU's now terryt. The immediate needs have overshadowed the wants lately. If I was a still an O/O I would have had one already...
This is the information I received from my salesman pertaining to 2014 engines. "Just as a heads up, I wanted to pass on the following...
Riverstick, As far as the dealers are concerned, I haven't had enough problems with the engines to evaluate them. The longest a unit was down...
Hello Riverstick....I have analyzed these MX powered T-660's for a little over a year now and I am a pleased. I feel that if my company hauled...
I am seeing some of the same numbers Pete. I've read about high oil consumption on these engines but mine use none. We run oil analysis and drop...
Here is the fuel cost per mile comparisons in my fleet. Cat powered T-2000's and Detroit powered T-600's with pre-emission engines are averaging...
Just a quick update on my five Paccar MX powered T-660's. These five trucks are performing wonderful and the cost per mile is by far the lowest I...
I had the same problem with one of my Paccar Mx powered T-660's when new. It turned out to be a fuel filter causing low fuel pressure because the...
Update regarding my 5 MX powered T-660's. Mileage: Five units ranging from 70,000 miles to 80,000 miles. The fuel mileage and performance of...
The intial adjustment is done at 40,000 miles. After that it is supposed to be done at a 160,000 mile interval. I watched the tech do one of my...
I paid $300.00 to have the valves adjusted and authorized the reuse of the valve cover gasket. That gasket cost around $100.00 if it is replaced....
I have another update regarding my MX powered T-660's. The update that was performed to reduce false codes has worked and the engines have become...
Thank you for the good news. Did they do the campaign with the sensor shielding also?
To follow up on the unit that was down. The dealer replaced the module that was causing the DPF injector not responding code. The service...
JDP, My decision to buy the T660's rather than T700's was based on the following reasons. We have been a Kenworth fleet since 1994 and have...
Update on my 5 T660's with the 455 hp Paccar MX engines. These units are all approaching the 20,000 mile mark since put in service and my...
I've had my first mechanical problem with a Paccar MX 455. One of my units broke the number one injector line at the pump in Iowa City, IA....
I can't comment on the Peterbilt 587 since these trucks are the Kenworth T660. I own 5 of the T2000 KW's and had some of the same complaints...
I keep a couple spares for seasonal freight increases and they come in handy if I have a truck damaged in an accident. I didn't make this decision...
Thanks Scania Man. I purchased the extended engine and aftertreatment warranties and always keep some spare trucks around in case I have issues...
