We bought 3 579 pete's with the 2013 455 mx ..currently getting 6.7 mpg (US) pulling Northern Ontario with no more than 100 ,000 pounds..Mostly...
Driving without an engine brake is do able, Freightliner with 450 Mercedes and an exhaust brake. we run east to west 9 to 12 % grades and 6 axles...
I carry two sets of wrenches from 1/4 to 1 1/4" some metric also. Spare couplers for air lines are handy too . all this in a small tool box that...
Possibly there is a short in his plug , a loose connection could move and short out when you unhook. Try unplugging the GPS at the unit first...
I think HotH20 has it well said.. I can do it but i do not think about it now..Too many times parking in Ohio rest areas and delivering to new...
Air tabs might help a small bit , I think they won't help fix the big gap behind cab.. I have talked to a couple drivers who have them and opened...
winter fuel gives off less heat (btu) than summer fuel . The idea behind a cold air intake is to get the cooler ( more dense ) air to get more...
Either low oil or low coolant level could cause it to shutdown...Did you look at either prior to start up ??
i am not a fan of 10spd for the coast..We run 13spd only..I think the 3:55 would be far easier on clutch wear and driver too..
I had a 435 isx in an Internatioal 9400..We changed the egr valve 3 times in 530,000 miles , twice it was a warranty deal..The EGR cooler started...
Is it possible that your truck was built with a Positive Ground ...If so when you hook it up you will be in trouble ...Sorry i cant picture the...
My new 660 also rides rough. I had a 379 pete previously , before that i had 9400 IH 's ... It seems like the bump stops are far to close to the...
I might be a bit late for any helpful input..Fontaine make a smaller fifth wheel, the CD700. It uses similar parts that the big ones do , I sold...
I am not an auto hauler , i pull a reefer now , pulled a "curtain sider" previously..The term lasso is a single strap that has a ring on it to...
I have talked to many Quick X , etc drivers . The general sounding is it can be a good company , depending on where you are based and who you...
I drive a 455 mx in a 660 Kenworth. So far at 50,000km it gets around 5mpg us at under 80,000lbs. When we load to 100,000lbs i get around 4mpg...
