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Turbo/injectors longevity

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by insanityeight, Aug 14, 2019.

  1. Aug 14, 2019 #1
    insanityeight

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    I have a 2014 epa 10 paccar mx 13 with roughly 590,000 on it. Its been “unhindered” and mostly stock hp and torque all its life. How long do turbos and injectors usually last on these and would i be safe to go to say 550 hp and 1850 torque this late on the game? THANKS IN ADVANCE AND HAPPY RUSH HOUR TO ALL
     
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  3. Aug 14, 2019 #2
    Goodysnap

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    Turbos are not usually an issues with clean air and regular oil changes.

    Injectors and unit pumps can start to drop one at a time from the mileage your at on. Usually it's one here.......one there every so often. Course more hours and cheap filters and poor fuel will worsen the odds.
     
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    Heavyd

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    Using good quality and clean fuel will extend your injectors. Modern high pressure common rail engines do not like fuel additives as this can gum up the inside of the critical mating parts in the fuel system. Proper cold engine warm up and hot engine cool down/shut down will really help with the lifespan of those parts.
     
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  5. Aug 14, 2019 #4
    spsauerland

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    And always seems to be #6 that goes first in a Pete so you get the joy of jacking the cab up.
     
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