Dd13 engine reliability

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  1. united972

    united972 Light Load Member

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    Hi I’m looking at a dd13 engine 2016 Freightliner Cascadia with 400k miles

    i wanting some help from someone who has driven these how is power reliability with motors and what the fuel milage your getting. I will be hauling 53 dry van East cost. 80k gross


    Below are truck specs
    Detroit DD13 12.8L 450HP @ 1800RPM with Engine Brake Eaton Fuller FOM-15E310C-LAS Ultrashift Plus Transmission
    Balance of Manufacturers Warranties-Additional Warranties Available
    3.42 Rear Axle Ratio, Airliner 40,000-lb. Rear Air Suspension w/ Dump Valve Jost JSK37 Series Air Slide 5th Wheel w/ Dash Mounted Control Valve
     
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    I can't speak for fuel mileage because I have never paid attention but we have a ton of dd13 trucks at work and I haven't seen any problems with them. A lot of them are slip seated and get the #### beat out of them by drivers that don't care too and they still just keep going.
     
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    I have read that after 2013 they have become better. No clue personally as I am curious to this question as well.
     
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    I personally wouldn't risk getting a fleet truck with that mileage and automatic transmission (no matter the engine). It's gonna be a maintenance nightmare
     
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    Are you still searching on information?
     
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    I personally like the dd13 better than the 15.. they are both boat anchors in my opinion but hated the 13 just a tad less.. the 13 has more torque also for some reason
     
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    What do you mean by boat anchor?
     
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    Well I bought mine (2015) used through ruan truck sales with 467k for $43k. 100k mi later no problems yet. I change the oil religiously and add injector cleaner solution to every 3rd tank of fuel.

    From what I've researched the 13 liter engines have less problems. I've been hauling chemicals in a straight bore tanks with it. The truck took a pounding like a rented companion until I got the hang of the surge. Unfortunately the value of the truck is worth less than a lot of cars on the road but its holding up.
     
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    What's your average hauling weight? What your mpg on that dd13? What's the size of your fuel tanks?
     
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    What's your average hauling weight? What your mpg on that dd13? What's the size of your fuel tanks?
     
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