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2008 Freightliner Century 120

Discussion in 'Freightliner Forum' started by MadMike394, Jan 17, 2015.

  1. Jan 17, 2015 #1
    MadMike394

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    I was just wondering if anyone had any opinions or knowledge about the 12.8 MBE4000 Mercedes and how it stacks up against the Detroit...Is it a pretty decent engine? Problems?
     
    MadMike394, Jan 17, 2015
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  3. Jan 17, 2015 #2
    blairandgretchen

    blairandgretchen Road Train Member

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    I don't think I've heard anything good about them . . .there were a lot when I was looking.
     
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  4. Jan 17, 2015 #3
    lasvegasmover

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    $$$$$ to work on stick with a detroit
     
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  5. Jan 18, 2015 #4
    uncleal13

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    I had a 2006 Century,450 HP MBE 4000. Mine was pretty reliable, averaged 7.5 Imperial mpg over a whole year pulling 53' vans. It's weak point is the individual cylinder heads only have four bolts so if things get hot, the head gaskets leak.
     
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  7. Jan 18, 2015 #5
    Exiled

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    I still 'v MBE with 370hp, 2005 on a Sterling ..so far it's reliable
     
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  8. Jan 18, 2015 #6
    Dryver

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    Buddy has a Benz in his Columbia, 1.2 mil miles, he's happy. The oil analysis is still good, has replaced the usual stuff like any other motor, alternator, starter, AC etc etc. They don't have the grunt of other motors so got a bad wrap early on, but decent enough. Usually the prices of trucks with an MB in them are lower so they are appealing.
     
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  9. Jan 18, 2015 #7
    CoronadoDriver

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    I heard electrical issues
     
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  10. Jan 19, 2015 #8
    Florida Playboy

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    It's a Mercedes so it has to be good!
     
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