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Need advice from o/o that have purchased used trucks

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Jr3892, Jun 11, 2020.

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  1. Jun 11, 2020 #21
    Jr3892

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    Like seeing the truck had the cam or lifter work could be an indication the oil wasn't changed regularly, or seeing that it had all new injectors put in... Would let me know I wouldn't have to do that anytime soon, and so on
     
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  3. Jun 11, 2020 #22
    truckdriver31

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    run rig dig report first
     
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  4. Jun 11, 2020 #23
    blairandgretchen

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    Rig Dig - laboratory oil sample - and ECM dump.

    ECM dump will show critical fault occurrence like oil pressure, high temp etc. also idle time, important with EGR engines.

    3rd party warranties are usually problematic to say the least - I’ve heard too many stories.

    Get an independent inspection, front end too.

    Dyno.

    It’s not cheap after you’ve done it to 2 or 3 trucks, but it’ll save your butt in the long run.
     
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  5. Jun 11, 2020 #24
    Snailexpress

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    During the engine life ECM collect information for how long and how severe engine was abused.
    Low coolant run time.
    Low oil pressure run time
    High coolant temperature run time.
    High oil temperature run time.
    High crank case pressure
    Max engine speed and for how long.
    How much load was applied to the engine.
    How many regeneration processes were run
    How many regeneration failed
    Idle time
    Total run time.
     
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  7. Jun 11, 2020 #25
    Jr3892

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    Very helpfull thank you....can you see a dealership enduring the costs of an ecm change just too hide all the info from a prospective buyer that would be included in an ecm dump?
     
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  8. Jun 11, 2020 #26
    Snailexpress

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    Highly likely.
    What could be the reason to replace ECM?
    Dead ECM
    Never seen ECM going completely dead by itself. Always someone did something. Wrong battery polarity? How about the other computers on this truck.
    Intermittent ECM faults?
    Hard to diagnose and dealership will never waste money for new ECM. They will try to sell it as is then it yours problem.
     
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  9. Jun 11, 2020 #27
    Jr3892

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    That makes sense, I guess I'll choose a different truck with the same specs that doesn't have a replaced ECM
     
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  10. Jun 11, 2020 #28
    Snailexpress

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    Great decision!
     
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  11. Jun 11, 2020 #29
    Jr3892

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    One other question:
    Would the 500hp ved13, paired with the 13 sp eaton, and the 3.36 rear gears be a good combination for out west travel (75mph average)and a decent amount of mountain climbing?

    I dont want a truck that will fall on its face in the mountains
     
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  12. Jun 11, 2020 #30
    Snailexpress

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    Sorry I'm not VED expert and never was interesting in truck racing.
     
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