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Need advice 2012 Freightliner Casscadia

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by united972, Sep 24, 2019.

  1. Sep 24, 2019 #1
    united972

    united972 Light Load Member

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    Hi so im looking at 2012 freightliner with 680k original miles... The truck has a brand new Crate engine with 1 box, radiator, and injectors.

    what is the difference between 2012 and current dd15 engine

    How do you guys say reliability is on a 2012... how many miles can i get out of it?

    do you guys recommending by passing the you know what to make it more reliable or what.

    Please provide any assistance.
     
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  3. Sep 24, 2019 #2
    mhyn

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    Current ? you mean 2019 model year?
     
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  4. Sep 24, 2019 #3
    united972

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    curent has in the current generation dd15
     
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  5. Sep 24, 2019 #4
    mhyn

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    How many miles ?... from 500k to 1.1m . If you are lucky person you will drive it long. DD15 engine is something unique.
     
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  7. Sep 24, 2019 #5
    mhyn

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    Different liners, pistons, turbo, aftertreatment 1 box, sensors, injectors, water pump, fuel pump, egr components,....
    The engine has been updated totally.
     
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  8. Sep 24, 2019 #6
    OldeSkool

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    If it has a new crate motor probably be a good deal. Definately removing extra "weight " on the engine is a good idea.
     
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  9. Sep 24, 2019 #7
    mhyn

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    most likely original engine was replaced at 680k m because of span crankshaft bearing. Long oil change intervals !
     
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  10. Sep 25, 2019 #8
    snowwy

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    Wasn't the 12 model a DD13? I know it didn't have the power the 16 I drove had. 450 to 505.
     
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  11. Sep 25, 2019 #10
    TRS Group

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    Look I've got a 2012 with a DD15 in it, it's got 445000 miles on it with a deleted DEF system ...very important on the DEF delete ...they truck is awesome! Its gets me about 6.5 on the highway ...maybe 7, or close to it. It's a very strong reliable engine. I haul all kinds of freight regionally here in Illinois on a flatbed. 48,000 lbs is no problem, it'll pull it with ease. I've had it for over a year now and I'm glad I went with a Cascadia. Only real issue at the beginning was the DEF system acting up and dumbing the truck down but once it got taken care of, it's been nothing but smooth sailing
     
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