Series 60 Detroit is it time to replace

You didn't mention the retrofit.
Right now, it's a tough decision. Depending on the date in 2023 when they have to be off the road, you still could go almost 4 years if you decide to rebuild.

At the time when they have to go, you might see a drop in the resale value, there will be more available at that point.

On the other end, if the truck stays as reliable as it was after a rebuild, would it owe you something 4 years down the road. You have 14 good years already.

In 2011 I purchased a 2006 Peterbilt. Made a rookie mistake and almost broke me. Had to rebuild the engine in 2012 and transmission in 2013.

Ever since the engine was rebuilt, I had no major issues. No engine failure. Rock solid reliable. Since I run under more stressing conditions here up north compared to you down south, she might not last much longer than 3 years.
But if she stays as reliable as she was the last 6 years, she deserves the retirement, doesn't owe me anything.

 

I say keep the Detroit, rebuild it and in 2023 move away from commie land with the bags of loot you made running a s60 vs a emission turd... Move away before the state implodes, just don’t bring your voting habits with you to greener pastures lol

 

You’re better off with that Detroit rebuilt to use for 4-5 more years. Detroit’s are well known million mile trucks. I’ve got almost 1.2 million on mine and haven’t touched it yet and have no plans to at the moment.

Just wait til you get a truck with def and all that nonsense...... then you’ll be wishing you had that Detroit back

 

You haven’t heard, or you’re not listening....?
Plenty of Detroit’s well over a million miles....

 

I don't see the reason for a rebuild at this point, put it on a dyno and see what the blowby is and the percentage of hp is. Your oil consumption is in line, your fuel mileage and power can be replaced to injectors and other fuel related issues.

As for California, I would just sell it out side the state if you buy a new one.

 

Sounds good to me!!! Lol hope do get that out of mine. I thought these new emission trucks weren't too bad though.

 

4 years is a long time away. $15,000 vs $60,000 your choice.

 

I agree,Sounds to me like you need an inframe,then keep it going till you have to get rid of it and then sell it out of state!