CAT C13 Twin turbo 2006 (621k miles) Maintenance Tips Please

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  1. gerardo1961

    gerardo1961 Road Train Member

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    i hace a c 13 Kcb in my columbia,now 1122800 miles and still running,mpg 6.5+.i have a Haneytuning 500 Hp. 12k oilchange ,only mobil delvac,filter fleetmaster,before i change only cylinderpack and both turbo for 2 years
     
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  3. gerardo1961

    gerardo1961 Road Train Member

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    rear 3.36, mpg 6.5+ with 68 speed
     
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  4. gerardo1961

    gerardo1961 Road Train Member

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    how much you spend for you platinium overhaul and how long you have warranty
     
  5. rickybobby

    rickybobby Road Train Member

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    $23,800 4 year warranty from Cat.
     
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  6. bavarian

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    Try to stay out of the cold with it. MPG will be horrible when colder than -15c.
    Mine runs best @ just above 1200 rpm. 7.3 MPG US annual avg. It would have more power on higher rpms but MPG would drop. The first time this winter now I'm using 0W40. Ran 15W40 and 10W30 and had low oilpressure warnings come on when I started the engine in the -30's and APU on for preheating. 25000mls/40000km oilchange interval.
    I use CAT filter only for warranty reasons. Had it rebuilt 3.5 years ago. Very little issues, never stranded or on a hook in almost 5 years now.
    How many hours are on the engine? How much idling time? APU? CAT expect only 20000 hrs before rebuild. Not only miles count.
    I've paid 22000 for platinum kit, 4 years warranty, precooler, front structure resealed and front engine mount replaced at no extra cost on labour.
    Without turbos or oilcooler.
    Take it easy, treat her well and you shouldn't have trouble. Don't expect to have a racetruck.
     
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  7. Garry Sahota

    Garry Sahota Bobtail Member

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    Thanku so much for the info.... Will update once i get on road
     
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  9. Bigrigmayo93

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    Hey how's that CAT running for ya? Trying to get my mind right on what engine to look for.
     
  10. Garry Sahota

    Garry Sahota Bobtail Member

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    Thanks to almighty, CAT C13 is really good motor, have it since feb. just had issue with actuator sensor once, got it tuned up. No issues after.
    Just make sure u be gentle with throttle always. Nd always check for any kind of leakage from broken clamps on exhaust manifold or turbo.
    Good Luck
     
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