New to me truck purchase help. Engine light is on.

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  1. JScott1119

    JScott1119 Bobtail Member

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    Good morning I need some help I am Getting ready to buy my first truck it’s a 2010 freightliner with a DD 15 Detroit engine it has the burning system I noticed that the engine light was on and I creating problems for myself with this purchase
     
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  3. ibcalm19

    ibcalm19 Road Train Member

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    Did you buy the truck with out asking about maintenance history ?
     
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  4. DUNE-T

    DUNE-T Road Train Member

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    Don't buy it
     
  5. OldeSkool

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    If you haven't already bought it please don't. That is in the first years of emissions and those trucks can be bought cheap. Unfortunately its because they have lots of problems. If buying an emission truck dont get one older than a 13 and even then I'd be nervous. If you already bought it I wish you luck
     
  6. OldeSkool

    OldeSkool Road Train Member

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    Just to give you a realistic view, emission problems can very likely cost thousands of dollars and amount to weeks in a repair shop. The newer trucks are said to be much better although I don't have one so don't know from personal experience
     
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  7. Tb0n3

    Tb0n3 Road Train Member

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    2010? Worst year. Period. Get out of it now. There's a good reason it's cheap.
     
  8. Midwest Trucker

    Midwest Trucker Road Train Member

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    How much are you looking to spend? I’m sure something better could be found.
     
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  9. Wannabe tech

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    Horrible year, seen many suckers roll through my shop with them.dont do it!
     
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  10. x1Heavy

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    Has a burning system.

    I don't know what a burning system is. Anyone?

    If that is emissions you are referring to, don't buy the #### thing. I beg, plead and tug at your knees, please for the love of all things trucking don't.

    It would be cheaper to have a mistress half your age demanding 5th ave shopping by private jet three times a week.
     
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  11. Gdog66223

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    Don't!! I had a Cascadia 2012 DD15... I spent over $16,000 in repairs on the def system and it eventually blew up... I've got a 2006 KW now with C15 cat no def... I'd try to lean towards something without def... or you could try one of the newer models like a 18 or 19...
     
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