Inspecting trucks with DDDL or Cummins InSite

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by apiats2, Apr 9, 2018.

  1. apiats2

    apiats2 Bobtail Member

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    I am planning to buy a truck and have DDDL with nexiq usb link on my laptop. What parameters (millage, engine hours, etc) or tests I can look to compare couple trucks. Thanks.
     
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  3. pushbroom

    pushbroom Road Train Member

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    Not as familiar with DDDL but with insite I would:
    Check the abuse history for low oil pressure/high coolant temp runtime
    Check the fault codes
    Check the regen history, time vs differential pressure
    Check the trip for totals (mileage, hours, ect) and for excessive idling
    Preform a cylinder cutout test
    Preform a Regen and datalog it
    Road test the truck with a bottle on it to check pressurizing
    Pull an intake pipe to check for dusting

    Plus the standard oil leak inspection, truck inspection, general look over.
    If you are not too familiar with the truck/engine it pays to have a good shop take a look at it/ preform a safety to give an assessment of the truck.
     
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  4. apiats2

    apiats2 Bobtail Member

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    Thank you, pushbroom! That's exactly what I was looking for.
     
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