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FRTLINER Automatic Transmission

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by famykool, Jul 22, 2008.

  1. Jul 22, 2008 #1
    famykool

    famykool Bobtail Member

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    I am Thinking about buying a 2001 Freightliner truck which has an automatic transmission. Does anyone has any experience with the machine and if it is reliable for doing local (300 miles a day). If so please let me know.
     
    famykool, Jul 22, 2008
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  3. Jul 22, 2008 #2
    25(2)+2

    25(2)+2 Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Does it have a Allison automatic transmission, or one of the auto shift transmissions, from that vintage, if it has 2 pedals, it is probably an Allison, 3 pedals is most likely some version of auto shift. The Freedomline was the first 2 pedal auto shift, and now there is the Ultra shift in 10 and 13 speed.

    The Freedomline was available in 12 and 16 speeds.

    Reliability depends on how much used it is and how good was the maintenance. The full automatic would be good for city driving, and lots of stops.
     
    25(2)+2, Jul 22, 2008
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  4. Jul 22, 2008 #3
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  5. Jul 22, 2008 #4
    RIGHTLANE

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    It is perfect for those miles everyday, coastal transport operates with only autoshift macks..
     
    RIGHTLANE, Jul 22, 2008
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  7. Jul 22, 2008 #5
    trustno1

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    famykool my uncle drives a freightliner with an auto he bought with 250k on it and never has had any major problems and he is over the 1,000,000 mark now
     
    trustno1, Jul 22, 2008
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  8. Jul 23, 2008 #6
    famykool

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    Thank You sooo much guys for your help. I have finally decided to go with a Volvo 2000 Model truck with Autoshift it has about 600+ miles on it and seems to be in good condition as i said i wont be runing more than 300 or so miles a day so im hoping its powerful enuff to haul containers locally.
    Thank you all
     
    famykool, Jul 23, 2008
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