Mechanics thoughts on the DD15

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by Dadetrucking305, Oct 3, 2024.

  1. Dadetrucking305

    Dadetrucking305 Heavy Load Member

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    As an owner operator that likes to work on my own stuff are the Detroits worth buying or should I stick with Cummins?
     
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  3. OlegMel

    OlegMel Medium Load Member

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    I have a volvo engine, and would never buy truck with another engine. However if I had to choose I’d definitely go with a Detroit. I’ve heard of way too many people having to rebuild an isx at 600k miles or even at 400k. Just my .02
     
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  4. Gridaxe5588

    Gridaxe5588 Light Load Member

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    2016 DD13 here, got truck with 582k she's now got 926k with no major engine repairs at all, just did replace all 6 injectors at 912k, only one had failed but I figured the others weren't far behind. I do my PM's on 50k intervals and it does not use or lose a drop in between changes. I also do oil an analysis with every change and the numbers are always good. So my 2 cents worth is they're pretty darn good engines. Edit: Did have a leaking oil pan gasket which is common at 680k had that replaced and did a new oil pump while they were in there.
     
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  5. Diesel Dave

    Diesel Dave Last Few of the OUTLAWS

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    It’s all about maintenance on ALL engines and how there driven. Even though most engines today are DUMMY proof, you can still hurt them which reduces there life considerably.
     
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  6. little cat 500

    little cat 500 Road Train Member

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    it all boils down to who owed it before you milage means nothing
     
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