2011 ISX 525 Cummins okay motor? (with DEF)

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  1. cmurph

    cmurph Bobtail Member

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    We are looking to upgrade to a CA compliant truck and have found a 2011 KW W900 that we are very interested. We currently own a 2001 KW W900 which we bought new and it has been an excellent truck with very low repairs. I know we are walking into a big change with the upgrade, but I've been researching for my husband as much as I can and as quickly as possible. I contacted our local KW dealer and had them run the VIN on the truck we found and he said everything looked really good. There were only a couple minor repairs done while under warranty and nothing that stands out for engine work. It has about 320,000 miles on it. From what I've read, it is the 2008-2010 that had the most problems, but I'm wondering if anyone has any input on the 2011's? We understand we will probably have to spend $2000 every year or two on extra maintenance, but I'm hoping we can have a good truck if we maintain it properly (provided we know how to maintain it). Any tips? (Besides stay out of CA).

    Thanks!
    Cher M.
     
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  3. poppapump1332

    poppapump1332 Road Train Member

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    I drive a 2010 isx 550 only problems i had was a egr valve and a egr cooler mines a pete not a kw but im impressed with the cummins reliable and pulls like a champ better then my 3406e 550 cat.
     
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  4. russtrucker

    russtrucker Road Train Member

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    Its better than having paccar mx.
     
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  5. kmax05

    kmax05 Bobtail Member

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    Some 2011 isx's have been droping liners, mayb talk with cummins with the eng serial # and see if it's one of the bad batch!!
     
  6. cmurph

    cmurph Bobtail Member

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    Thanks for the info everyone! We put $ down on it so hopefully it's a good one!
     
  7. Lucar

    Lucar Road Train Member

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    How did this truck turned out?
     
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