what's your preference on engines.

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  1. swfla

    swfla Light Load Member

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    Thanks for the response. Sounds good
     
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    I dont have much good to say about the paccar MX engines. We have 5 of them and all except the one still on warranty have spent at least a week each in the repair shop for everything from DEF problems(all 5) to overheating, low oil pressure, weak turbo pressure, engine brakes and alot of other small but annoying problems. 
     
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    I'm absolutely sure it won't be a MX engine.
     
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    Elroythekid Road Train Member

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    I have a friend with a 2012 Mack, mp8 which is the Volvo d13 and he has had very few issues, he's getting some regen issues now but he's past where he is suppose to have the filter cleaned and hadn't yet.. He also had the def light go on, hasn't changed any of the filters yet..... Can't blame that on the engine.
     
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    No you can't. I'm a firm believer in getting something done on time if not a little earlier. No excuses for not taking care of your money maker your livelihood.
     
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    Cummins is my vote
     
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    I had a 2012 KW with a Cummins.... I miss that truck everyday moving forward, would swap this 05 Acert I have out in a min
     
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    What Cummins did u have
     
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    <=Volvo 780,Volvo D13 motor,2008; I have 1,251,000 miles original motor, still pulling great 8-9 mpg.
     
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    How heavy are your loads, if you don'tmind me asking and no problem with the regen in the 2008?