Losing power

Discussion in 'International Forum' started by CoachT, Dec 4, 2019.

  1. CoachT

    CoachT Bobtail Member

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    I have a maxxforce 13 and while driving it sounds like there is air blowing from under the hood and while climbing even the smallest hills I lose power anyone know what’s going on with this
     
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  3. tnevin225

    tnevin225 Road Train Member

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    My best guess would be a leak in the charge air system. Check all the hoses from the turbo all the way through to the exhaust.
     
  4. CoachT

    CoachT Bobtail Member

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    I’m looking at a 2015 international last 8 of vin is FN529172 can anyone look this up for me
     
  5. Flat Earth Trucker

    Flat Earth Trucker Road Train Member

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    I'm no mechanic, but if that orange intake hose isn't in its proper position, it'll cause the tractor to lose power.

    And the hose clamp must be positioned and tightened properly. Unlike the sloppy job the mechanic did for this clamp.

    Yeah, he was fired later on.
     
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  6. CoachT

    CoachT Bobtail Member

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    Thanks flat earth but I’m just going to trade that truck in maxxforce pos.... wish I had known before blowing so much cash on it
     
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  7. Flat Earth Trucker

    Flat Earth Trucker Road Train Member

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    I don't know how those MaxxFarce engines were even approved to be the powerplant of any tractor.

    Perhaps you can join a class action lawsuit to recoup some of your wasted cash.
     
  8. Sloppy-Joe

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  9. Sloppy-Joe

    Sloppy-Joe Bobtail Member

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    Yep I read over the summer where International had to pay up on theses crappy Maxxforce motors, admitting they knew they weren't up to standards but still sold them anyways.
     
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  10. Bludhini6205

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    Check crankcase vent filter
     
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