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Numerous engine problems - Kenworth

Discussion in 'Motor Carrier Questions - The Inside Scoop' started by snafuforyou1, Jul 15, 2020.

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  1. Jul 16, 2020 #11
    daf105paccar

    daf105paccar Road Train Member

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    The PX 9's are boxtrucks?
    Max gross is............?
    The MX13 is a semi?
    Max gross is ...............?
     
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  3. Jul 16, 2020 #12
    snafuforyou1

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    I believe that is what the problem is - why would Kenworth sell a truck that will not work for city driving or modify the truck to work efficiently for city driving seeing all the issues - they have done all the work on this truck and have the history some of the work was covered by warranty. Warranty is now expired and costing me 10 of thousands in repair not to mention the down time.
     
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  4. Jul 16, 2020 #13
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    All trucks are stakebeds
     
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  5. Jul 16, 2020 #14
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    MX13 GVW 56,000 NOT A SEMI
    PX 9 GVW 50,000
     
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  7. Jul 16, 2020 #15
    daf105paccar

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    MX13 is to big a engine for your application.
    I suspect the same can be said for the PX 9's.

    Somebody gave you very bad advice .


    @Goodysnap
    @pushbroom
    ^^^^these guys might be able to help but they will need more detailed info about what goes wrong.
    What are the codes you are getting,?
     
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  8. Jul 16, 2020 #16
    snafuforyou1

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    Daf - any recommendations - I have 2 trucks I will be replacing at year end.
     
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  9. Jul 16, 2020 #17
    daf105paccar

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    Brand doesn't matter too much.

    Look for the dealer that has the best service.
    Ask at the dealer how much time and money he has spend in letting his service staff follow courses to stay up to date.
    Look at what kind off turnover rate said dealer has.

    Then inform yourself as to what engine best suits your needs.
    For example if i was a salesman i would never have sold you that mX13
    You need a engine that is heavy enough to do the work but light enough to get a workout.(as others have stated)

    Get all the extended warranty you can.
     
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  10. Jul 16, 2020 #18
    snafuforyou1

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    those recommendations are what was done except one. The one thing I did not - "You need a engine that is heavy enough to do the work but light enough to get a workout."
    I went over with salesman exactly what trucks would be used for, weights, capacity, distance traveleling hours on the road and went with recommendation. Talked to 4 different salesmen and none mentioned this. That was a costly mistake.
     
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  11. Jul 16, 2020 #19
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    FYI the PX 9 is a Cummin engine.
     
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  12. Jul 16, 2020 #20
    daf105paccar

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    The fact they sold you a MX13 for a GVW 56 000lbs is.........................beyond believe.
     
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