So a question for some of you savvy o/o's

jason6541 · Oct 25, 2021

RunningAces said: ↑

What is a "3 box" service?
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Transmission and rear ends

jason6541 · Oct 25, 2021

Some may say I am a bit excessive,
Shocks yearly all 3 axles and cab shocks.
Benefits, reduced tire wear, reduced wear on you, reduced vibration through truck and electrical. And reduced wear on suspension components.

Diesel Dave · Oct 25, 2021

Throw a gallon of Supertech GL4 or 5 of gear oil on every oil service.

haycarter · Oct 25, 2021

415,000 Miles in 2 years... You've been Busy..!!

Good job paying it off in 2 years Too..

jason6541 · Oct 25, 2021

Another thing to keep a eye on is U joints and slip yokes. Drive line I am sure is sealed unless you custom ordered serviceable joints. About 500k or so they will be toast. I would also recommend that you replace carrier bearing. ( center support bearing) it is a sealed roller bearing encapsulated in rubber. When they go out you will be paying Billy bobs road service big money to change roadside or in a parking lot.

keep this phrase in mind
“PRO ACTIVE MAINTENANCE IS CHEAPER THAN BREAKDOWN MAINTENANCE”.
Every component has a life cycle. Goal is to maximize life of components, just shy of failure. Change the parts when convenient for you and you snd your truck will have a happy life. Neglect the truck and the MISTRESS (aka the truck).
Will get the money one way or the other.

OLDSKOOLERnWV · Oct 25, 2021

lester said: ↑

Very few things wear out prematurely from greasing to much
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Very true!!

I grew up on a 1940’s Bucyrus Erie 21W drilling rig with Babbitt bushings. My uncle always said that grease was the cheapest thing he could buy for it….

Midwest Trucker · Oct 25, 2021

kanidana said: ↑

Now this I don't buy because I know people who are buying my exact truck at 500000 miles for 45000 dollars and running successfully and paying it off and are still running. But we'll see. She runs like a champ so far.
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You have no idea what you’re talking about. Good luck to you.

Dino soar said: ↑

I don't want to put words in his mouth but I think he is trying to tell you is that you bought a brand new truck and you did well.

You are approaching the point where you're going to have to begin replacing items. This is the reason why fleets get rid of their trucks between 300 and 500000 Miles because that's the point where you begin to have to replace parts and it starts getting more expensive and time-consuming. They get rid of their trucks at that point because they're still low enough mileage someone will buy them but they know if they keep them it's going to start costing them money, not just in repairs but down time.

What parts you ask. It's difficult to tell because every truck is different but here's a few things off the top of my head that are possibilities of what you may need beyond that type of mileage and into the future.

Slack adjusters, air cans, s cams or calipers, kingpins, springs, airbags, steering boxes, tie rods, spring bushings, torque arms, cab and engine mounts, starter, alternator, hoses, belts, sensors, air switches, wiper motor, heater motor, air dryer, weatherstripping, door locks, window channel, air brake valves, radiator, thermostats, leveling valves, air lines, accessory drive,, fan clutch, air conditioner, charge air cooler, exhaust, wheel bearings, air compressor, wheel or engine or differential seals, water pump, oil cooler,, wiring issues, fuel injection issues, transmission issues, ECM, injectors, head gaskets, Turbo, one box, ... and on and on.

To the point being made is that you've done very little to your truck because you had a brand new truck. Now you either buy another brand new truck and keep working with little problems or much more than the list that I've written here is what's in your future.

When and exactly what your problems will be is unknown. What is known is that positively without a shadow of a doubt you will be spending money to replace items in the future versus buying a new truck and and rolling Non-Stop trouble-free, or at least that's the way it should be.
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He’ll figure it out eventually. Trucking has been easy for him with a brand new truck. Now he’s too emotionally invested to keep making good decisions for this self described mechanical no nothing.

Chieftains · Oct 25, 2021

Midwest Trucker said: ↑

You have no idea what you’re talking about. Good luck to you.

He’ll figure it out eventually. Trucking has been easy for him with a brand new truck. Now he’s too emotionally invested to keep making good decisions for this self described mechanical no nothing.
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Listen you can't deny that a lot of people buy used emission trucks that run very well an are very successful.
Hell most people are doing that.

Simple maintenance and the fact that Trucks breakdown always.

kanidana · Oct 25, 2021

Dino soar said: ↑

I don't want to put words in his mouth but I think he is trying to tell you is that you bought a brand new truck and you did well.

You are approaching the point where you're going to have to begin replacing items. This is the reason why fleets get rid of their trucks between 300 and 500000 Miles because that's the point where you begin to have to replace parts and it starts getting more expensive and time-consuming. They get rid of their trucks at that point because they're still low enough mileage someone will buy them but they know if they keep them it's going to start costing them money, not just in repairs but down time.

What parts you ask. It's difficult to tell because every truck is different but here's a few things off the top of my head that are possibilities of what you may need beyond that type of mileage and into the future.

Slack adjusters, air cans, s cams or calipers, kingpins, springs, airbags, steering boxes, tie rods, spring bushings, torque arms, cab and engine mounts, starter, alternator, hoses, belts, sensors, air switches, wiper motor, heater motor, air dryer, weatherstripping, door locks, window channel, air brake valves, radiator, thermostats, leveling valves, air lines, accessory drive,, fan clutch, air conditioner, charge air cooler, exhaust, wheel bearings, air compressor, wheel or engine or differential seals, water pump, oil cooler,, wiring issues, fuel injection issues, transmission issues, ECM, injectors, head gaskets, Turbo, one box, ... and on and on.

To the point being made is that you've done very little to your truck because you had a brand new truck. Now you either buy another brand new truck and keep working with little problems or much more than the list that I've written here is what's in your future.

When and exactly what your problems will be is unknown. What is known is that positively without a shadow of a doubt you will be spending money to replace items in the future versus buying a new truck and and rolling Non-Stop trouble-free, or at least that's the way it should be.
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Yes, I've driven used trucks before. What I thought he was saying is that the truck will no longer be operational in a year. I'm already aware that mechanical systems start breaking down over time. It's inevitable in an entropic universe. Visits to a shop will be inevitable. It's why I'm looking into switching over to a company to make more money because I'm deadheading way too much over here. I need to bank money quick for the inevitable breakdowns and repairs that I'll have to pay for. It's either truck payments or shop visits but I've heard shop visits are cheaper. Considering I've been paying between 5000 and 6000 dollars a month for my truck payments, and still taking several weeks off a year, I'm prepared for the inevitable costs of repairs up to and including an in frame. I may be a mechanical newb, but I've been o/oing for 6.5 years, I've just never paid off a truck.

kanidana · Oct 25, 2021

Midwest Trucker said: ↑

You have no idea what you’re talking about. Good luck to you.

He’ll figure it out eventually. Trucking has been easy for him with a brand new truck. Now he’s too emotionally invested to keep making good decisions for this self described mechanical no nothing.
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I may be a mechanical know nothing, but I'm far from new to trucking. I've been all over the map with driving used trucks so I know the drill. This is my second new truck, but every other truck I've driven was high mileage. If you notice, this is why I started this thread. It's kind of like my attempt at getting knowledge so that I can maximize up time and minimize down time with preventative maintenance. I'm willing to spend the money up front to minimize the road surprises and tow bills. But thanks for your arrogant but very non-informative input. Next your going to tell me I need at least 20 thousand dollars in the bank to be an o/o or something. But, I'm here to learn and many people here have given me good info. Thanks a bunch.

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