Hello,
I recently purchased a Freightliner Cascadia 2013 DD13 Engine. I’ve had the truck for 2 days & recently went to my local mechanic to do a PM Service. After doing so the truck had trouble starting, I understand certain. Times air can get into fuel lines of truck if filters were put on improperly. After 30-45 minutes we finally got the truck running and changed the filters again. It still gave some trouble but eventually it became steady. My mechanic told me my fuel pump is weak and it shouldn’t have taken that long for the truck to turn back on.. I purchased this truck from Penske. The truck has low miles and was a leased to a local customer throughout its life span. What can I do to make sure my fuel pump is isn’t bad? Any troubleshooting or advice l. Any beneficial advice would be really really appreciated!
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Freightliner Cascadia 2013 DD13/ Fuel pump issues
Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Captain23, Feb 20, 2021.
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After fuel filter changing its common to have a hard start , normally takes a little driving . I have a 2014 FL and thats been normal . I read somewhere that it needs proper priming.
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Did they pressure bleed the fuel system? Been mentioned on here numerous times that there's a special tool used to bleed the air out. I think 1 member on here mentioned they modified a garden weed sprayer for the job.
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Apparently They tried but the tool itself was broken.any thoughts how I could troubleshoot the issue myself.
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The truck turns on fine now, but him telling me my fuel pump is weak is concerning me.
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Read this thread. Sounds like your engine is fine based on what I'm reading here.
DD13 fuel filter change/hard to startCaptain23 Thanks this. -
@AModelCat thanks for thread link.
AModelCat Thanks this. -
Had the same thing happen to me during a PM. Dude hooked his garden sprayer contraption to it. Would have worked fine if the moron had fuel in the sprayer. It was empty, and he proceeded to pressurize the system with air. You will be fine for now. Don't let him touch your truck again.Captain23 and LoneRanger Thank this. -
I’m with this guy.
Also I have the same issue when pm is done. Pressure tool never used, just one long start and I keep it running for about 50 miles, and no issues after that. -
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