2016 T680

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by GraniteState, Dec 27, 2020.

  1. GraniteState

    GraniteState Light Load Member

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    I'll try changing the fluid. Bought the truck at over 500k and don't know what trans ams maint is like. Kenworth made a few adjustments in the software that did help for a little while.
    The transmission in the western truck was a lot better than this one.
    The one in my 680 is a real drag. Has me wanting a manual again. Think I can definitely shift quicker and smoother than this computer can.
    Did a lot of heavy water loads to nyc with that western truck no issues. With my 680 I'm on edge with all tight backing as it seems to be as moody as a woman never know what I'm going to get from day to day.
     
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  3. Evil_E

    Evil_E Heavy Load Member

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    TransAm maintenance is minimal at best...just like most megas that push the lease operator scam
     
  4. GraniteState

    GraniteState Light Load Member

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    yeah those leases suck. driver i talked to is paying 1k wk at the company im with. only benefit is maint. meanwhile ive got a 5k bill on my 680 cause of def malfunctions
     
  5. Evil_E

    Evil_E Heavy Load Member

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    If you consider someone telling you what you can and cannot maintain on your truck a benefit...if I wanted my hand held I would be a company driver j/s
     
  6. GraniteState

    GraniteState Light Load Member

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    yeah i get your point. i do like having complete control.
     
  7. GraniteState

    GraniteState Light Load Member

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    Finally got the truck back from Kenworth.
    The abs harness was pretty messed up. Rather than half ### it and have it spliced I had it completely replaced. So far seems to have taken care of the issue when reversing.
     

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