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Peterbilt 579 quality

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Oldironfan, Jun 7, 2018.

  1. Jun 7, 2018 #1
    Oldironfan

    Oldironfan Road Train Member

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    Does not seem very good in many ways. When they get 3 years old don't be surprised if the door key locks stop working. More will be noted as I find out.
     
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  3. Jun 7, 2018 #2
    MACK E-6

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    Why am I not surprised?:rolleyes:
     
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  4. Jun 7, 2018 #3
    Oldironfan

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    The bunk locks work fine but they are built the traditional way. All steel parts.
     
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  5. Jun 10, 2018 #4
    Oldironfan

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    Well my 403,000 mile 2015 579 just lost the EGR valve I believe. Had a big cough today. And than a bit later told me shut engine down immediately. I never did until I parked tonight. Diagnostics is showing code 1209 (EGR GAS PRESSURE). But it is running good.
    Had a hell of a time on US 259 in Smitheville,OK are on that Ozark path of a road. I call the boss tomorrow.
     
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  7. Jun 11, 2018 #5
    mitmaks

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    Erg has nothing to do with truck build quality.
    Emission system causes problems on any truck that has it installed
     
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  8. Jun 11, 2018 #6
    Maj. Jackhole

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    Was left unimpressed with the interior of the 579 , kenworths t680 felt better interior wise.
     
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  9. Jun 11, 2018 #7
    AModelCat

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    I've never cared for any Peterbilt interior. Kenworth was always nicer IMO.
     
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  10. Jun 12, 2018 #8
    Brettj3876

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    When I was in the oilfield schlumberger had pete 365's with coffin bunks and heavy spec'd. 23XXX empty. 4.88 rears and 11r22.5 would pull your face off even only being 425. Tough as nails but I wouldnt want it as a road tractor
     
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