what is an ACERT Cat? are they good engines? I don't want or have one but im curious of whats the difference between a normal CAT and an ACERT is
what is an ACERT Cat? are they good engines?
Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by truckman29801, Nov 17, 2013.
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acert is advanced emmisions reduction technoligy. It means that they have intake valve actuators that open the valves under pulls to help clean up exhaust output. They are good engines the only problem is the intake valve actuators go up sometimes but they are easy to change. We have a fleet of about 200 total and most have about 700,000 and no engine problems.
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I've been running one for almost 200k and it's been ok. The only emission related problems I've had has been a sensor that's went bad three times, but it is a five minute job to replace it so it's not too bad. As for the rest of the engine I've had to replace the o rings in the oil cooler, replace the water pump, and had one of the exhaust manifold gaskets start leaking, all of these repairs required removing the turbos because they were in the way for the repair. I've had people say you can replace the waterpump without removing the turbos, but it looks awful tight. Mileage is around 5mpg and the engine has pretty good power.
At the time I thought the Cat was a better choice than an ISX with all the EGR problems they were having, but I think it the luck of the draw with these newer engines, either you get a good one or you get a bad one. -
I can't believe there is not much activity here. When I saw this I thought "that's like asking is Protestant or Catholic any good" on here.
I have one and at first was disappointed (very) that it was such a pooch. Put a Bullydog on it and now it is probably the strongest truck I'll ever have. No change in MPG but some real lazy driving now.
I think the longevity and reliability are good but economy is not the draw.
I wish someone could figure out how to get me some mpg's. -
What are you getting now as far as mpg?
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The the garage does seem to be in shambles ....... Hopefully we can rebuild !!Cetane+ Thanks this. -
Oh your the guy trading his gold for iron. Lol i wouldnt sell my pete.
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