No power climbing hills

Discussion in 'Peterbilt Forum' started by Jamtrost, Mar 19, 2011.

  1. Mar 19, 2011 #1
    Jamtrost

    Jamtrost Bobtail Member

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    I own a peterbilt 320 garbage hauler and the truck has no power climbing hills even when i don't have a load on it and it runs hot. Any info or suggestions would be great
     
    Jamtrost, Mar 19, 2011
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  3. Mar 19, 2011 #2
    Gears

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    How's the turbo?
     
    Gears, Mar 19, 2011
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  4. Mar 20, 2011 #3
    Jamtrost

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    Turbo sounds like it is working fine, truck has plenty power on take off. Where do you buy xft?
     
    Jamtrost, Mar 20, 2011
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  5. Mar 20, 2011 #4
    Admin

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    Jamtrost, I removed the post you responded to. It was just spam posted by someone who worked for the company, it's a typical multi-level marketing scheme product. Check out http://www.lxforums.com/board/showthread.php?p=3115195 or Google "xft fuel treatment scam" for more info.
     
    Admin, Mar 20, 2011
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    Gears Thanks this.
  7. Mar 20, 2011 #5
    Longhood379

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    Check your coolant level and make sure that your engine fan is engaging
    renew your fuel filters and check you air filter.
     
    Longhood379, Mar 20, 2011
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  8. Mar 21, 2011 #6
    Jamtrost

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    All that is ok I changed fuel and air filters, guess I will have to just bight the bullet and take it in to get checked out
     
    Jamtrost, Mar 21, 2011
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  9. Mar 21, 2011 #7
    Gears

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    I'll be watching this thread for when you report what the problem is. Certainly hope it's nothing serious.
     
    Gears, Mar 21, 2011
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  10. Jul 29, 2011 #8
    mc8541ss

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    Has it just started or is it a new problem? Could be your Charge air cooler is leaking. Turbo will sound like it is working but won't build boost if it is a bad leak. Has your fuel milage dropped off?
     
    mc8541ss, Jul 29, 2011
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