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KENWORTH T600 with CAT C15 advice needed

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Garry Sahota, Jan 22, 2016.

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  1. Jan 22, 2016 #11
    Garry Sahota

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    As per owner work is done by CAT dealer. I am still waiting for papers from him. It is under warranty with one and half year left.
     
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  3. Jan 22, 2016 #12
    TaylorMade407

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    3406E. I'm assuming it's a 98-99 maybe. Good motor from what I hear. I also have a 3406E but mine is a 6TS. From what I understand they're all reliable in its platform
     
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  4. Jan 22, 2016 #13
    rollin coal

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    Does it have a roof fairing? Fuel mileage is going to be dependent on your maintenence regimen and how easy you are on that go pedal. Some drivers can get 5.3 mpg out of a maintained tip/top CAT. Or you can put someone in it that knows how to drive it and they get 7 mpg out of it. Some motors you can just drive and get mpg's, CAT's are not like that, at least mine isn't. Takes focus to get good economy from one.
     
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  5. Jan 22, 2016 #14
    Dryver

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    Even with a warranty on the CAT still have a trusted shop go over the truck from end to end. This is an older truck so there is a lot to look at besides the motor. If the seller baulks at you wanting do this, walk away. Take off the bear goggles, you are purchasing a piece of machinery to make you money, reliability is #1, cool looking is #9999.
     
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  7. Jan 22, 2016 #15
    Garry Sahota

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    Thnks man. Appreciate it
     
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  8. Jan 22, 2016 #16
    Garry Sahota

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    Yeah i M gonna take it to good shop. I presently have 2012 volvo with cummins isx. I think i had made biggest mistake in my life by purchasing it. It has been more time in shop than on road. That is why i m considering pre dpf truck.
     
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  9. Jan 23, 2016 #17
    Steve62

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    I bought a 2006 Kenworth with c15 cat. Before this I was driving 2012 frieghtliner. The Kenworth is ten times the truck!
    I have had a couple issues with the truck but only miner issues. Have it checked out, make sure all is good to go. Enjoy a real truck!

    As for mileage I would say around 5 miles to the gallon but I am pulling max loads 63,500kg
     
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