Thirsty Pete

Discussion in 'Canadian Truckers Forum' started by Sarabeara, Nov 27, 2012.

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  1. Nov 29, 2012 #21
    Sarabeara

    Sarabeara Medium Load Member

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    I didn't get down the road from my dealership when my passenger window got stuck half way down.
    LOL! It needs a new regulator.
     
    Sarabeara, Nov 29, 2012
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  3. Nov 29, 2012 #22
    thelongwalker

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    Nice ride Sara...the Pete is just jealous and having a hissy fit methinks ;-)
     
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  4. Nov 29, 2012 #23
    Sarabeara

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    Must be a major Hissy fit! Out of curiousity - what the hp on your Detroit? Mines actually got a Cat 550.
    Sorry.
     
    Sarabeara, Nov 29, 2012
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  5. Nov 30, 2012 #24
    thelongwalker

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    i believe it's 560 on my DD 15. I LOVE that engine....new ones are 505hp. I haul 72,300 every day with no problems in the mountains.
     
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  7. Dec 1, 2012 #25
    Sarabeara

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    Ive heard good things about the Detroit Diesels.
     
    Sarabeara, Dec 1, 2012
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  8. Dec 1, 2012 #26
    windsmith

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    I've been reading that it takes around 100-150K miles before a new or remanufactured engine gets to its optimum fuel efficiency.
     
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  9. Dec 1, 2012 #27
    thelongwalker

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    I love mine Sara. It pulls down to 1100 no problem, very quiet too. They are also noted for fuel efficiency as well.
     
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  10. Dec 1, 2012 #28
    Sarabeara

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    A couple of years ago, I had an opportunity to speak with a representative by the name of Lyle at Detroit Diesel.
    He was kind of high up on the bigwig chain there. I learned quite a bit from him, and he even offered a discount off
    an extended warranty if I did go with a Western Star. He was pretty passionate about this engine, and I had a lot of respect for that. It wasn't just a "sell job".
    BUT, I liked the interest rate on the Paccar lease and the smaller downpayment on the Peterbilt. Hopefully, I haven't made a mistake with this cummins.
     
    Sarabeara, Dec 1, 2012
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  11. Dec 5, 2012 #29
    imnuts

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    Update... Tweek'n the computer did little if anything but now that its got 170 000kms we are down an injector (maybe more), EGR filter and one turbo! Gonna take a few days (been 2 already) cause Pete is so backed up with similar problems.
     
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  12. Dec 20, 2012 #30
    nate980

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    Yea my company truck a kenworth t800 with 4:10's and a 525 cummins doesn't get the greatest fuel economy either...
     
    nate980, Dec 20, 2012
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