2001 Freightliner 132XL

get the manual straight from freightliner. they are not cheap but you get what you pay for. It won't be specific to the classic it doesn't need to be. Essentially you classic i the same and a FLD, etc with a different hood

 

Ditto,MedicineMan.Detroits call for Delvac oil.Never had a problem.Put in 2gal of Lucas when you do an oil change.Costly,yes,but worth it in he long run.Get a couple of spare alternator adjustment arms,the bolts for them,and a couple of nuts to fit.They are notorious for breaking and stripping out.That is if you have that set-up.And I always keep a couple of the wide belts just in case.Had a million one on mine before tradein,and never did anything to the motor itself.

 

Nice Truck


When you get the oil changed have a sample sent out for testing . It could save you repairs and down time as well .

 

For oil sampling blackstone will send you the kit/s just ask for the amount you want. Be sure to also send a sample of rears and tranny, so ask for at least 4 kits. They charge $22.50ea. Since you have no records getting sampling on all driveline components would be my first move. Even with records I want to know the condition of everything.

 

problem is with a "new to you" truck is that you don't know how many miles are on the fluids. I prefer to change them and have them tested later when I know the mieages. At least on tranny and rear ends. Engine oil is a little more predictable on mileage but not always

 

Unless the fluid is visably new, wouldn't it benefit you to know if there are any questionable conditions? Then change fluids and retest later at a specific milage? According to Blackstones FAQ

[FONT=Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Sans-serif][SIZE=-1]How long should the oil stay in the engine before I sample it? [/SIZE][/FONT]​

• [FONT=Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Sans-serif][SIZE=-1]We like to see at least 500-1000 miles to get good data. If the engine has a problem, it may very well show up with fewer miles than that, but more miles are preferred. [/SIZE][/FONT]
  
  ​

 

ya but problems will show up in units which are directly related to the length the fluid was in there. If your oil shows a certain ppm of fuel in it then it means a whole different thing at 500 miles then it does at 100k miles

 

I see your point. I guess I'm too much like my dad, Anal .
I have to know everything about anything I buy new or used.

 

I'm not saying not to do one. I would do it too. Of course the dealers know this and if they know of a problem they wil just change the fliud before they put it up for sale.
I'm just saying for your own record keeping you really need to know the mileage to be able to interpret the results