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The best oil to use on any engine is Motorkote: it is the only oil on the planet literally that is 100% anti-friction and it bonds itself to the metal the oil cost $100 like per gallon but it’s totally worth it do you won’t have to change the oil for at least five years and it protects the engine
As a o/o over the road driver. For the new drivers , don’t carry enough tools To change a transmission or any major job because you are not going to be doing that on the side of the road anyway. But keep clamps light bulbs and enough tools to change belts and hoses. Listen if your an owner operator and you can’t afford to get your truck fixed then you are working at the wrong place. Keep trucking be courteous to other drivers and God bless you and be safe.
“If you are an owner operator and can’t afford to fix your truck, you are at the wrong place”. I halfway agree on that. I know a guy that was an owner operator for Mercer. He paid off his truck AND he paid off a flatbed trailer through Mercer. Never had anything over $200 in his maintenance account. Well he blew the head gasket and completely fawked up the engine...he practically melted part of it! Couldn’t afford to fix it so he sold it for $5000 and now he’s over the road driving for $800 a week and miserable as heck. I don’t get it. He had no payments for over six months and didn’t even have anything saved up...
First time here and I just want to say to you Chris B: thanks for the advice and thanks a lot more for the blessings and safety part brother. We all need to do our part, but first we need to understand that God is first and He’ll take care of whatever is out of our reach. Well said. To all again: BE SAFE PLEASE FOR YOURSELF AND OTHERS AND GOD BLESS YOU.
I did 37 years in a big truck,one of the best right on comments I’ve seen.A reasonable asst.of Tools,light bulbs,a big one glad hand O-rings,Airline antifreeze.I retired a few years ago but if your able a propane torch if legal has saved my ass so many times.O/O or common sense.company driver If it’s something small that gets you into a garage,Not calling a wrecker or service calls Bosses remember that stuff at raise time or who’s gonna get a new or nicer truck. Your not making money sitting on the side of the road. Have some pride in what you do.I always wanted to be the best I could Truck driver. Not Steering wheel holder..
60 Series are MONSTERS...drove a 96 Super Eagle with a 60 and an Eaton 10 Speed...used to be a road tractor when I was driving it it was a dump truck, I hauled a lot of asphalt with that old girl slam loaded at 60,000 I could take off and she never even noticed even hauling a tag trailer close to 100K she didn't notice.
i decided to listen to him when he said detroit 60 s. thats all i deal with . 2 trucks both 12.7L electricals drove me nuts. but once everything done properly and all gauges work, its golden
Delete all the after treatment crap. Amazing how much better my ISX is. I know people are going to say you can’t do that blah blah blah. Well let me tell you after one solid year of constant problems with the system I had enough. Screw that crap
Also one of the cheapest on the market to maintain and if you need a new engine a reman is significantly less than Cummins, Cat, Volvo, Paccar, or Mack.
I've been driving since 1998 and Steve impressed me with his knowledge. I especially loved the part where he said a dealer will often change the oil before selling the truck ; ) I did not know to check for oil sitting in the injector socket either. The question I would have asked him is how do you find out if you have a good or bad heater core and if the head gasket is blown.
As far as electrical problems. I knew a ace technician who had a set of diamond files. He used to disconnect connections, clean the the insides, then put electrical grease and reconnect them. It saves a ton of $ .
I'm glad to this video because in just that little time I've learned something I didn't know, as far as the truck surging, my truck is not doing it, but I have been parked next to truck that were surging like that. Big ups to you and keep bringing that useful information
You have motivated me so much with your video, I worked 12 months with Swift. Now I am going to buy my very own truck and I will be starting with this tanker company. Thank you, mothatrucker.
As a O/O for 25 years My advice is don't buy a truck if you can't turn any wrenches a driver needs to have tool skills and a mechanical concept of repair. NEVER DO LEASE PURCHASE ITS A SCAM. Ive never done a lease purchase, lease purchase means you don't have money and chances are no concept of business. . Fuel is your biggest expense then tires. Older trucks to avoid DEF isn't good buisness base on over the road vs local running Ive owned Freightliner, kenworth Volvo and currently a 2019 Mack From Cats, to Detroit's to D13 ,M8 again fuel economy and comfort its key. The engine and transmission spec to your work. This is my opinions Be profitable and safe.
Correction. U will have money if u do lease purchase. U just have to run harder u will mis alot home time fourth July Thanksgiving an maybe Xmas. But in the end u in up in with the truck u. U have to give up so many. Bad an good days for. I bought my 2018. Cascadia. 4 years ago. Next year it will be paid off. It's has 250.000 miles . Dd15 . I bought it with o miles . Yes I had ups an down. Stay with the same company. I would. Buy a nother dd15. But I would never lease a truck again. It has been an experience to remember. If u gonna lease. A truck. Lease for about 15 months . Run the hell out of it make. About. 10,000. An go to buy u a good truck. Beware of use trucks. Some are good . Some not so good.i had a maxforce. That little engine ran really well. Only problem. It didn't have power. When it came to hills. Other than than. On flat surface. It ran pass everything. I had a good. Maxforce. Motor.
Dude, you got a good channel. Very informative. Trucking is a hectic game, people should only get into the industry if you have a passion for it. Been in the game for about 6years and I must say I learnt something from this video.👍Big ups
I would also pull a RigDig report which would show the trucks history, if it's been in a accident, title history, how many owners, out of service and so on.
@@GabrielGarcia-ve9sg www.rigdig.com you just give the VIN numbers of the truck your interested in buying or even if you already own a used truck to rigdig and there is a fee for their services and they look up the history of the truck and give you the report.
@@miilabakarware4851 yes it is. If I heard about them before I bought my truck I would of probably have passed on this truck due to the numerous out of service violation from previous owners most likely because it was poorly maintained along with out of service from a crash, it had fiberglass work done to the hood. But all these used trucks are a crap shoot and if you go to an auction really look them over.
Also have a dyno test done & check for blow by & I try to buy from a owner op with all the paper work done on maintenance that shows if he is lazy or not lol
I hear that a lot when I park at the truckstop. Call me crazy but I did a lease purchase but I paid off my truck and I’m still running my same dedicated run. Yeah I did a couple of small repairs that I could do but the major stuff I went to the shop. But I was fortunate to have a good used truck. Small issues but it runs good.
Finding metal in that filter means its doing its job, don't assume that the pump is going bad. Its possible that the pump was changed already and that's leftover from trying to clean the tanks out. I noticed a frame mount filter which will catch anything before actually going into the fuel module. Its also possible, that truck in the video has already experience a pump failure and that's why the frame mounted filter is there.
Remember one thing, the reason you want to buy a truck in the first place is for more money but as they said in the video, most don’t have money to fix the truck!
I’ve been driving for over 2hrs now and only new o/o over the road I wish I new this 5 months ago when getting my first unit. I guess I didn’t do a job at doing my homework. This is Very informative. Thank you so much and I feel like you should have a master class for ppl like me without much knowledge but that’s passionate by trucking and want to get into The business.
Don't buy a used truck from one of the used truck dealers that buys trucks from a auction. The auction yard typically sells the truck for less than sixteen thousand dollars and move trucks to their used truck dealers yard and they will sell the truck for thousands more than they paid. Don't buy from these guys. Go to an auction and just observe do this first observe what trucks sell for. Look and listen for problems and just observe what trucks sell for. You will be proud that you have took some time and looked first.
Suggestion: Expand on this. Offer more areas of inspection, trobleshooting, tips and what to look out for. Perhaps a video series on" how to buy a used tractor."
The company I am currently with is amazing and I plan on buying an older W900 and spending the time fixing it up while still a company driver before making the switch and becoming an owner operator under their authority.
lol I’m in the same boat . Going to start driving for someone locally in the next month or two and in the mean time I’m In the market for a flat top w900. A nice One was just sold under my nose so im looking for potential trucks daily
Great episode. Second time watching it had to look at the parts to check for engine problems. Oil Wicking and fuel line. Ima check that often as my truck is bout 676k on dash keep up the preventative maintenance👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
Also if u buy from a dealer make sure u check under the dash for the ecm harness. Check all wire harness bc that shit ain’t cheap had a guy repin my engine harness bc of corrosion check underneath suspension abs harness as well do air to air check on turbo as well 😎. Like the guy said buy pre 2007 don’t buy new that was my mistake when I bought my 2016 579
I’m 99.9% sure that’s LRM, Pompano Beach location. Ive bought 2 trucks from them already and i can honestly say I highly recommend them to anyone looking to get in a truck then talk to them! My first experience was so good that on the 2nd truck I went ahead and got it without even checking it out in person until the day I picked it up. One truck 140k miles on one and around 175k on my 2nd. Other than PMs I’ve bought a starter. You won’t find better people to work with. I plan to buy one from them sometime in 2022. They even offer a 3 day exchange policy if you aren’t fully satisfied! I worked with Chris both times, awesome guy. Check ‘em out!!
I'd also put a tube on the radiator overflow and place it in a bottle with water allow it to run and if you see bubbles in the water the head gasket is most likely blown , I'd also look at the engine blow by that is also an indication of the engines condition.
Before you buy a truck..HAVE THE MONEY I'm talking at least 40-50k cash whether you go to the lot and put 15 -20k down or you cash out a older truck for 10-20k you'll have money in reserves alot of O/O fail simply because they don't have the cash and discipline and also research truck and see if it's suitable for the type of work you do
First clue is when you flip the hood and See the diesel engine Still bolted to the mounts is a good sign. Seriously I had a major problem with My MCM and ECM.... Since last july my Cascadia was towed 7 times in different States....
I'm doing my research on purchasing a couple trucks but I've been told it's best to lease if you can get a good warranty. I appreciate you guy's helping me with these pointer's. I learn a lot in just minutes.. thanks again 👍 keep on trucking ✍️✌️📢🕵️
To me a warranty on the most expensive parts would be the best. Like one that covers motor and transmission plus offer's a reasonable extended warranty for a reasonable amount. I'm a mechanic right now, but I'm looking to get into Trucking, owner operator but first I'm going to drive for some tracking company then buy.🦈🤔🚛✍️✌️
Even though this is 2 years old I still learned something. However I noticed that the guy clearly didn't talk about the DEF filter. Oh that's right he's a repairman and a dealer he doesn't want to let anybody know that that's one of the biggest ongoing scams in the country that nobody wants to clean or replace because it's 6K to clean and 10K to replace the filter. I wonder why he never mentioned that as a person selling the vehicle to new customers.
I learned something new and that red freightliner got my attention and i have always wondered what that noise was when it came to surging deep but never knew about the oil wicked part
I got an older 2005 international. No problem other than always have water in my air system. I change dryer filter every 3 months- drain tanks every day. My valves still breaking down. Trl/ trk break valves break every 8-10 months.
Jeff Cairns Its 9400, with cummins isx. Nothing was done to the engine. Still running strong. Any idea how to get rid of excessive water in my air system? Could it be the air compressor? Could the dryer been installed wrong?
@@LOCTU40 I've never had much luck with Cummins...I've driven one truck with an N14 in it. It did the job but I was constantly having to put oil in it at least once a week. Give me Cat & Detroit before you give me a Cummins
@@LOCTU40 I don't care for either. Pete is a good truck but I'm long legged so that upside down clutch pedal is uncomfortable. I'm not a big Freightliner fan but I've never had a lick of problems with a Cat motor in any truck I've driven.
Really appreciate these videos man. I left NC as a police officer and have been freezing my ass off in the oilfield in ND for the last 3 years to get back on my feet. Im getting ready to buy a used day cab pretty soon and move back East and boy I am sweating about getting a lemon....thank you! Any guidance on someone I can speak with directly for some more tips and insight?
@@dontadye7924 no sir, not yet.....I left the oilfield and went to TN to buy a truck but I went at the worst possible time, when trucks had peaked in price. I ended up listening to my gut and coming back put to the oilfield......I will swing at the ball again in a few years
High pressure pump failure is more on the 10 thousand dollar range, if you find yourself in that situation always check manufacturer warranty, usually it’s around 500,000 and they will do it the correct way. The fuel quantity control valve is not to bad unless you have a short noise then the labor rate is a lil higher. Don’t know if that helps anybody figured I’d put it out there
Hey, I like your vlogs and the details you share. I would like to request you to make a video on problems that are frequently faced by truckers in USA and Canada. I would also like you to talk about the impact and sensitivity of those issues and what is the right way to address those issues or overcome those problems.vtrust me it will help a lot of new truckers...thank you
My friend that was such a great informative video for people out there looking to become an owner operator such as myself. Can you please make more videos on what to look out for when buying a truck such as kenworths Peterbilts ect that would be awesome.
solid video. id say any of the pre emissions engines all day, electrical wont leave me stranded, crappy engine will. 60 series or n14 is what id go with, c15 is like a bugatti lol that loves a lot of fuel, i cant afford all that
The first thing I recomend is ensuring you witness a cold start, i.e.engine temperature below 80°F oe cooler. I bought an Astro Van and Freightliner Century when both engines at operating temperature when I shoed up. Masked a much needed tune-up on the Astro Van and ab Engine Position Sensor on the Cummins N14 C120.
Good job nice video I've been out there a long time I remember when that engine first came out and I use to drive one .They had oiling problems at the crank thy fixed that problem in the next gen motor and it became the go to motor it's near bullet proof now ,and the go too motor for most people .
I am a Cat man , Love em , last 2 trucks I have had were 3406 E and a C15 Acert, both great running motors. That being said , a 60 series is fine with me , great running engines. Would have no problem sitting behind one all day long.
I was at Ritchie Brothers auction right there in Orlando Florida. The majority of the Freightliners I was checking out we're having that same surge problem. But I did not know what it was and RUclips doesn't have any information on it. Thanks for letting me know what it is and how much its going to cost to repair it.
A response to a dealership( Arrow Truck Sales) that has ripped off a couple of RUclipsrs & I currently just decided Not 2 buy from>>> I am rejecting this response because: The truck did not have effiecent time to be inspected. This issue with the truck has ruined my lively hood. I am broke due to the truck being in the shop. I have NO money to pay my bills, purchase food for my family. I have even lost my insurance for my truck. This truck was my only way of making a living. I am a 18 year military veteran, I would not want this for you or any of your employees, to worry everyday of a expensive purchase. My family and I are about to be homeless due to the fact I do not have money to run this truck to make a pay check. I have lost everything due to purchasing this truck from your dealership.
You did a video on LRM who has a ton of fake positive reviews. This company is a nightmare and all you gotta do is read the real reviews on BBB and Truckers Report.
I just had to replace hi pressure pump , tanks cleaned etc. Noticed that exact harness had oil around it . I got hit for $11,000 by the time I got my truck back.
@@dabittyslaya honestly the list was so long I'm not sure . I had to have Sam chassis module replaced as well . I'll check the work order and reply when I can .
I have been debating but where to go to get my first truck for a long time. You hear so many horror stories from this place or that place don't go to Lone Mountain, Go to Lone Mountain go to Arrow don't go to Arrow. And in all the videos from all these places that I have watched not on one of them has ever done a video like this. So I think LEM just moved to the top of the list when it comes time to get my truck.
The best oil to use on any engine is Motorkote: it is the only oil on the planet literally that is 100% anti-friction and it bonds itself to the metal the oil cost $100 like per gallon but it’s totally worth it do you won’t have to change the oil for at least five years and it protects the engine
I'm a welder by trade and I'm always around truck drivers They bring me there trailer's for repairs and some want there two axle converted into a three axle ; I can do that . But there is this one driver name Oscar That his truck is doing the same thing you are describing in your video Good to know and I'll share this video with him
Actually you are paid to do this through ads. Bjt thanls anyways... it would have taken me time and money to find the infomation you have on your channel. Thank you!
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I want their phone number...i am trying to find a truck for buy or lease....if I'm not bother you can find out for me please?
@@ROBHYMIAMI 954-300-1611
Awesome information!!!!
The best oil to use on any engine is Motorkote: it is the only oil on the planet literally that is 100% anti-friction and it bonds itself to the metal the oil cost $100 like per gallon but it’s totally worth it do you won’t have to change the oil for at least five years and it protects the engine
@@MINDSPARK-u6e wow 5 years! Seems pretty high. How many miles is that? 800k? That does not seem legit.
As a o/o over the road driver. For the new drivers , don’t carry enough tools To change a transmission or any major job because you are not going to be doing that on the side of the road anyway. But keep clamps light bulbs and enough tools to change belts and hoses. Listen if your an owner operator and you can’t afford to get your truck fixed then you are working at the wrong place. Keep trucking be courteous to other drivers and God bless you and be safe.
“If you are an owner operator and can’t afford to fix your truck, you are at the wrong place”. I halfway agree on that. I know a guy that was an owner operator for Mercer. He paid off his truck AND he paid off a flatbed trailer through Mercer. Never had anything over $200 in his maintenance account. Well he blew the head gasket and completely fawked up the engine...he practically melted part of it! Couldn’t afford to fix it so he sold it for $5000 and now he’s over the road driving for $800 a week and miserable as heck.
I don’t get it. He had no payments for over six months and didn’t even have anything saved up...
First time here and I just want to say to you Chris B: thanks for the advice and thanks a lot more for the blessings and safety part brother. We all need to do our part, but first we need to understand that God is first and He’ll take care of whatever is out of our reach. Well said.
To all again: BE SAFE PLEASE FOR YOURSELF AND OTHERS AND GOD BLESS YOU.
Well said!
I did 37 years in a big truck,one of the best right on comments I’ve seen.A reasonable asst.of Tools,light bulbs,a big one glad hand O-rings,Airline antifreeze.I retired a few years ago but if your able a propane torch if legal has saved my ass so many times.O/O or common sense.company driver If it’s something small that gets you into a garage,Not calling a wrecker or service calls Bosses remember that stuff at raise time or who’s gonna get a new or nicer truck. Your not making money sitting on the side of the road. Have some pride in what you do.I always wanted to be the best I could Truck driver. Not Steering wheel holder..
@@miguelrobb5719 damn right he's miserable making 800 a week. What OTR job is paying 800. That's a fkn joke.
As soon as my Guy Said "Detroit 60 series" i knew he knew his shit. Those motors are bulletproof.
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60 Series are MONSTERS...drove a 96 Super Eagle with a 60 and an Eaton 10 Speed...used to be a road tractor when I was driving it it was a dump truck, I hauled a lot of asphalt with that old girl slam loaded at 60,000 I could take off and she never even noticed even hauling a tag trailer close to 100K she didn't notice.
Detroit 60 in Volvo truck is good 🤔
@@Saidoromo2024 no such thing as a good Volvo...but the 60 Series is a tough motor. I have one in my 1996 Super Eagle
The 60 series was a great engine period..
I love you man I don't no you on a personal level but your a good dude for making these videos 👍👍👍👍
Appreciate you! I do it for you!!!
i decided to listen to him when he said detroit 60 s. thats all i deal with . 2 trucks both 12.7L
electricals drove me nuts. but once everything done properly and all gauges work, its golden
Detroit series 60 is a very reliable engine. Too bad all those after treatment on the newer engines give so much problems.
Delete all the after treatment crap. Amazing how much better my ISX is. I know people are going to say you can’t do that blah blah blah. Well let me tell you after one solid year of constant problems with the system I had enough. Screw that crap
That's why I like Volvos I never have after treatment issues on them.
My 2012 mack mp8 has had 0 issues in after treatment. Original turbo went almost 1.1 million miles. Cant idle them get a apu
Also one of the cheapest on the market to maintain and if you need a new engine a reman is significantly less than Cummins, Cat, Volvo, Paccar, or Mack.
I met this mechanic and just brought my truck from them. He’s pretty solid.
Where Steve the mechanic is based at ? Do u have his info plz ?
@@bayareasteph3908 did you ever manage to get his contact or shop
?
I've been driving since 1998 and Steve impressed me with his knowledge. I especially loved the part where he said a dealer will often change the oil before selling the truck ; ) I did not know to check for oil sitting in the injector socket either. The question I would have asked him is how do you find out if you have a good or bad heater core and if the head gasket is blown.
Bless you for this video! You are doing us drivers (greenhorns and old dogs) a service with this info! Thank you!
That man needs a raise !
As far as electrical problems. I knew a ace technician who had a set of diamond files. He used to disconnect connections, clean the the insides, then put electrical grease and reconnect them. It saves a ton of $ .
I'm glad to this video because in just that little time I've learned something I didn't know, as far as the truck surging, my truck is not doing it, but I have been parked next to truck that were surging like that. Big ups to you and keep bringing that useful information
😇😊 appreciate you
You have motivated me so much with your video, I worked 12 months with Swift. Now I am going to buy my very own truck and I will be starting with this tanker company. Thank you, mothatrucker.
As a O/O for 25 years My advice is don't buy a truck if you can't turn any wrenches a driver needs to have tool skills and a mechanical concept of repair. NEVER DO LEASE PURCHASE ITS A SCAM. Ive never done a lease purchase, lease purchase means you don't have money and chances are no concept of business. . Fuel is your biggest expense then tires. Older trucks to avoid DEF isn't good buisness base on over the road vs local running Ive owned Freightliner, kenworth Volvo and currently a 2019 Mack From Cats, to Detroit's to D13 ,M8 again fuel economy and comfort its key. The engine and transmission spec to your work. This is my opinions Be profitable and safe.
Wise words
Correction. U will have money if u do lease purchase. U just have to run harder u will mis alot home time fourth July Thanksgiving an maybe Xmas. But in the end u in up in with the truck u. U have to give up so many. Bad an good days for. I bought my 2018. Cascadia. 4 years ago. Next year it will be paid off. It's has 250.000 miles . Dd15 . I bought it with o miles . Yes I had ups an down. Stay with the same company. I would. Buy a nother dd15. But I would never lease a truck again. It has been an experience to remember. If u gonna lease. A truck. Lease for about 15 months . Run the hell out of it make. About. 10,000. An go to buy u a good truck. Beware of use trucks. Some are good . Some not so good.i had a maxforce. That little engine ran really well. Only problem. It didn't have power. When it came to hills. Other than than. On flat surface. It ran pass everything. I had a good. Maxforce. Motor.
Roosevelt Raines jr
Its like work 120 hrs for $5/ hr.
Roosevelt Raines jr no u won’t leasing u ain’t making shit
@@rooseveltrainesjr1536 $10,000 after 15 months? Lol.
You're doing it wrong.
Dude, you got a good channel. Very informative. Trucking is a hectic game, people should only get into the industry if you have a passion for it. Been in the game for about 6years and I must say I learnt something from this video.👍Big ups
Appreciate you
Where is lrm located? I'm looking at a 11 liter 13 Cummins glider next week appreciate the content
one of the best trucking channels on youtube imo
I would also pull a RigDig report which would show the trucks history, if it's been in a accident, title history, how many owners, out of service and so on.
Great advice!!!!
DK...how u do that bro?
@@GabrielGarcia-ve9sg www.rigdig.com you just give the VIN numbers of the truck your interested in buying or even if you already own a used truck to rigdig and there is a fee for their services and they look up the history of the truck and give you the report.
DK H thanks for giving this information, is that website really authentic,and accurate?
@@miilabakarware4851 yes it is. If I heard about them before I bought my truck I would of probably have passed on this truck due to the numerous out of service violation from previous owners most likely because it was poorly maintained along with out of service from a crash, it had fiberglass work done to the hood. But all these used trucks are a crap shoot and if you go to an auction really look them over.
Wish all shop guys were this honest.
They saw you coming.
Also have a dyno test done & check for blow by & I try to buy from a owner op with all the paper work done on maintenance that shows if he is lazy or not lol
I hear that a lot when I park at the truckstop. Call me crazy but I did a lease purchase but I paid off my truck and I’m still running my same dedicated run. Yeah I did a couple of small repairs that I could do but the major stuff I went to the shop. But I was fortunate to have a good used truck. Small issues but it runs good.
Heck of a good interview. Good to hear information from a quality mechanic. Asian Mai on the move....
Finding metal in that filter means its doing its job, don't assume that the pump is going bad. Its possible that the pump was changed already and that's leftover from trying to clean the tanks out. I noticed a frame mount filter which will catch anything before actually going into the fuel module. Its also possible, that truck in the video has already experience a pump failure and that's why the frame mounted filter is there.
Remember one thing, the reason you want to buy a truck in the first place is for more money but as they said in the video, most don’t have money to fix the truck!
Honest shop is hard to find.
Good show
Appreciate you brother
Keep looking, this isn't it.
These guys ain't honest
Thx Alex for that info we appreciate all you do, sometimes you go the extra mile to keep us updated, thx a bunch!!
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I’ve been driving for over 2hrs now and only new o/o over the road I wish I new this 5 months ago when getting my first unit. I guess I didn’t do a job at doing my homework. This is Very informative. Thank you so much and I feel like you should have a master class for ppl like me without much knowledge but that’s passionate by trucking and want to get into The business.
A great video. U make ur mother proud..
😇😇😇
Hopefully his dad too.
Don't buy a used truck from one of the used truck dealers that buys trucks from a auction. The auction yard typically sells the truck for less than sixteen thousand dollars and move trucks to their used truck dealers yard and they will sell the truck for thousands more than they paid. Don't buy from these guys. Go to an auction and just observe do this first observe what trucks sell for. Look and listen for problems and just observe what trucks sell for. You will be proud that you have took some time and looked first.
That's a great point. Auction is where dealers get rid of junk
Thanks for the clarification I was already contemplating on going to one
Damn that's a good idea!!!!! Didn't even think of that.
Suggestion: Expand on this. Offer more areas of inspection, trobleshooting, tips and what to look out for. Perhaps a video series on" how to buy a used tractor."
Good job brother. Informative, helpful and I appreciate what you do for the community. Cheers
The company I am currently with is amazing and I plan on buying an older W900 and spending the time fixing it up while still a company driver before making the switch and becoming an owner operator under their authority.
lol I’m in the same boat . Going to start driving for someone locally in the next month or two and in the mean time I’m
In the market for a flat top w900. A nice One was just sold under my nose so im looking for potential trucks daily
Great episode. Second time watching it had to look at the parts to check for engine problems. Oil Wicking and fuel line. Ima check that often as my truck is bout 676k on dash keep up the preventative maintenance👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
Also if u buy from a dealer make sure u check under the dash for the ecm harness. Check all wire harness bc that shit ain’t cheap had a guy repin my engine harness bc of corrosion check underneath suspension abs harness as well do air to air check on turbo as well 😎. Like the guy said buy pre 2007 don’t buy new that was my mistake when I bought my 2016 579
You got any advice to look for in 579. Just bought the used 2014, seems good but I'm sure im not prepared for will cost me soon.
I’m 99.9% sure that’s LRM, Pompano Beach location. Ive bought 2 trucks from them already and i can honestly say I highly recommend them to anyone looking to get in a truck then talk to them! My first experience was so good that on the 2nd truck I went ahead and got it without even checking it out in person until the day I picked it up. One truck 140k miles on one and around 175k on my 2nd. Other than PMs I’ve bought a starter. You won’t find better people to work with. I plan to buy one from them sometime in 2022. They even offer a 3 day exchange policy if you aren’t fully satisfied! I worked with Chris both times, awesome guy. Check ‘em out!!
Thanks 😊 buying a used day cab soon! Thought I knew what to look for but I’ve learned something new!
I'd also put a tube on the radiator overflow and place it in a bottle with water allow it to run and if you see bubbles in the water the head gasket is most likely blown , I'd also look at the engine blow by that is also an indication of the engines condition.
Before you buy a truck..HAVE THE MONEY I'm talking at least 40-50k cash whether you go to the lot and put 15 -20k down or you cash out a older truck for 10-20k you'll have money in reserves alot of O/O fail simply because they don't have the cash and discipline and also research truck and see if it's suitable for the type of work you do
First clue is when you flip the hood and
See the diesel engine
Still bolted to the mounts is a good sign. Seriously I had a major problem with
My MCM and ECM....
Since last july my Cascadia was towed 7 times in different
States....
understatement of the year 1:37 "spend a little bit of money" at $100 per hour labor, its going to be a lot more than a little bit of $$$
I may not be a mechanic, but I inspect my truck, top and bottom, to see any defects and get it fixed asap.
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Here's some really good advice, become a company driver, leasing in this day and age is suicide 👍
I been working on trucks for years as well as driving. I have my own shop as well. If i can't fix it. Nobody can.
This is one of the best videos for the trucking community
I'm doing my research on purchasing a couple trucks but I've been told it's best to lease if you can get a good warranty. I appreciate you guy's helping me with these pointer's. I learn a lot in just minutes.. thanks again 👍 keep on trucking ✍️✌️📢🕵️
If I may ask, what do you consider a "good warranty?"
To me a warranty on the most expensive parts would be the best. Like one that covers motor and transmission plus offer's a reasonable extended warranty for a reasonable amount. I'm a mechanic right now, but I'm looking to get into Trucking, owner operator but first I'm going to drive for some tracking company then buy.🦈🤔🚛✍️✌️
@barlowbrian521 you would make more money with your own service truck working on trucks then you would trucking
Thanks for these videos driver, I learned a lot, and dude is a good mechanic!!! Please keep the videos coming!!!
Even though this is 2 years old I still learned something. However I noticed that the guy clearly didn't talk about the DEF filter.
Oh that's right he's a repairman and a dealer he doesn't want to let anybody know that that's one of the biggest ongoing scams in the country that nobody wants to clean or replace because it's 6K to clean and 10K to replace the filter. I wonder why he never mentioned that as a person selling the vehicle to new customers.
God bless you brother for this good information
I learned something new and that red freightliner got my attention and i have always wondered what that noise was when it came to surging deep but never knew about the oil wicked part
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I got an older 2005 international. No problem other than always have water in my air system. I change dryer filter every 3 months- drain tanks every day. My valves still breaking down. Trl/ trk break valves break every 8-10 months.
Jeff Cairns
Its 9400, with cummins isx. Nothing was done to the engine. Still running strong. Any idea how to get rid of excessive water in my air system? Could it be the air compressor? Could the dryer been installed wrong?
Hard to beat a Detroit 60 unless it's a Caterpillar...I've run 3300, 3400, C12 and C15 series Cats can't be beat.
What about a n14
@@LOCTU40 I've never had much luck with Cummins...I've driven one truck with an N14 in it. It did the job but I was constantly having to put oil in it at least once a week. Give me Cat & Detroit before you give me a Cummins
@@aaronsanborn4291 I am trying to decide on a 1996 N14 Peterbilt or a 2007 Freightliner C-13
@@LOCTU40 I don't care for either. Pete is a good truck but I'm long legged so that upside down clutch pedal is uncomfortable. I'm not a big Freightliner fan but I've never had a lick of problems with a Cat motor in any truck I've driven.
@@LOCTU40 I've driven every major brand we have in the U.S. except Western Star...
This was great information. Thank you for doing it can you do other similar kind of stuff that might be helpful for us before purchasing truck.
Really appreciate these videos man. I left NC as a police officer and have been freezing my ass off in the oilfield in ND for the last 3 years to get back on my feet. Im getting ready to buy a used day cab pretty soon and move back East and boy I am sweating about getting a lemon....thank you! Any guidance on someone I can speak with directly for some more tips and insight?
Hey bro. Did you buy a day cab yet? I'm looking for one now. Reach out pls
@@dontadye7924 no sir, not yet.....I left the oilfield and went to TN to buy a truck but I went at the worst possible time, when trucks had peaked in price. I ended up listening to my gut and coming back put to the oilfield......I will swing at the ball again in a few years
Your good my brother keep doing the goods..
High pressure pump failure is more on the 10 thousand dollar range, if you find yourself in that situation always check manufacturer warranty, usually it’s around 500,000 and they will do it the correct way. The fuel quantity control valve is not to bad unless you have a short noise then the labor rate is a lil higher. Don’t know if that helps anybody figured I’d put it out there
Thats why most trucks are sold at 500000 bc the warranty is up
Thanks a lot for taking your time to bless other people that was very helpful
Hey, I like your vlogs and the details you share. I would like to request you to make a video on problems that are frequently faced by truckers in USA and Canada. I would also like you to talk about the impact and sensitivity of those issues and what is the right way to address those issues or overcome those problems.vtrust me it will help a lot of new truckers...thank you
This is great advice i went today to look at trucks n all the trucks had terrible surging
I like so much I learn how the engine sounds good or bad. By reading the movement of the RPM
I passed the clp test. I got my temporary right now, so I am waiting for the real one in the mail.
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Michael Kendall Forget about it!!!
My friend that was such a great informative video for people out there looking to become an owner operator such as myself. Can you please make more videos on what to look out for when buying a truck such as kenworths Peterbilts ect that would be awesome.
The other thing to look for on the DD15 is oil pressure at idle and high idle if it drops off, it is the oil pump
Not necessarily bc when oil gets hot its normal to lose pressure in any diesel
solid video. id say any of the pre emissions engines all day, electrical wont leave me stranded, crappy engine will. 60 series or n14 is what id go with, c15 is like a bugatti lol that loves a lot of fuel, i cant afford all that
Don't forget how much money it takes to get a c15 going
I appreciate the videos I'm actually looking to purchase my 1st trucc
The first thing I recomend is ensuring you witness a cold start, i.e.engine temperature below 80°F oe cooler.
I bought an Astro Van and Freightliner Century when both engines at operating temperature when I shoed up. Masked a much needed tune-up on the Astro Van and ab Engine Position Sensor on the Cummins N14 C120.
Good job nice video I've been out there a long time I remember when that engine first came out and I use to drive one .They had oiling problems at the crank thy fixed that problem in the next gen motor and it became the go to motor it's near bullet proof now ,and the go too motor for most people .
I am a Cat man , Love em , last 2 trucks I have had were 3406 E and a C15 Acert, both great running motors. That being said , a 60 series is fine with me , great running engines. Would have no problem sitting behind one all day long.
I have a 2006 kw t2000 with a c15 if it were you would you rebuild or just get a newer used truck
I'll be really blunt and Frank that guy knows his shit.. with employees like that that business will do well... Thank you Alex for the insight
Glad my boy is a mechanic
I see they have a shop in pompano not to far from I am gonna check them. Thanks again for this video
I was at Ritchie Brothers auction right there in Orlando Florida. The majority of the Freightliners I was checking out we're having that same surge problem. But I did not know what it was and RUclips doesn't have any information on it. Thanks for letting me know what it is and how much its going to cost to repair it.
Did you ever get it repaired driver??
@@BabyBaby-ph4uo I did not purchase the truck.
Good deal. Would definitely trust this shop.
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They will definitely change your mind
I drive and maintain a million mile big nosed cate just like red. Lots of little things wear out like the clutch pedal safety switch.
12.7 series 60 so the way!
DIY SEMI still have my 11.1 running 687xxx but damn the wiring issues
@@steveriley1600 I hear you. Had some issues myself. Just started replacing 1 harness at a time. Was expensive.....but worth it in the end.
Waw awesome .stuff am getting ready to get my first truck thanks for that information
Awesome! I learned something new today too!
You guys are the 🐐’s . Great video . Subscribed !
Great video. I've learned so much in here today .thanks keep up the great work
Best interview, good info
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True this is a great video.
I'm getting ready to buy a truck and my cousin is a Diesel mechanic plus I will get a warranty!
You are the man!!! I LOVE your videos!!!🙂👍🏿🙌🏿
I totally agree with the guy. Which I was wondering if it was possible to put an older engine on a newer frame?
A response to a dealership( Arrow Truck Sales) that has ripped off a couple of RUclipsrs & I currently just decided Not 2 buy from>>> I am rejecting this response because: The truck did not have effiecent time to be inspected. This issue with the truck has ruined my lively hood. I am broke due to the truck being in the shop. I have NO money to pay my bills, purchase food for my family. I have even lost my insurance for my truck. This truck was my only way of making a living. I am a 18 year military veteran, I would not want this for you or any of your employees, to worry everyday of a expensive purchase. My family and I are about to be homeless due to the fact I do not have money to run this truck to make a pay check. I have lost everything due to purchasing this truck from your dealership.
Computer Scanner does wonders as well !! shows real time graphs etc
Thanks for this video. Really helpful content
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You did a video on LRM who has a ton of fake positive reviews. This company is a nightmare and all you gotta do is read the real reviews on BBB and Truckers Report.
I just had to replace hi pressure pump , tanks cleaned etc. Noticed that exact harness had oil around it . I got hit for $11,000 by the time I got my truck back.
What was the problem? I noticed he spoke about the oil around the harness but didn't say what the problem could be
@@dabittyslaya honestly the list was so long I'm not sure . I had to have Sam chassis module replaced as well . I'll check the work order and reply when I can .
More great advice! Thanks for sharing!
I have been debating but where to go to get my first truck for a long time. You hear so many horror stories from this place or that place don't go to Lone Mountain, Go to Lone Mountain go to Arrow don't go to Arrow. And in all the videos from all these places that I have watched not on one of them has ever done a video like this. So I think LEM just moved to the top of the list when it comes time to get my truck.
They are all the same business
The best oil to use on any engine is Motorkote: it is the only oil on the planet literally that is 100% anti-friction and it bonds itself to the metal the oil cost $100 like per gallon but it’s totally worth it do you won’t have to change the oil for at least five years and it protects the engine
Need more videos like this 👍
So why don't they check all that before they sell it.
great advise , thanks for your time . great job
Thank you both for the Honesty, now where is that dealer's location.
LRM Leasing
2160 Blount Rd, Pompano Beach, FL 33069
They sell old worn-out trucks you will have to restore before you will make a dime with them. Stay away from LRM
I'm a welder by trade and I'm always around truck drivers
They bring me there trailer's for repairs and some want there two axle converted into a three axle ; I can do that .
But there is this one driver name Oscar
That his truck is doing the same thing you are describing in your video
Good to know and I'll share this video with him
Lonnie Gutierrez what area you Lonnie
Thanks for the info I’m looking to buying my new truck now I can do this. I’m in Fort Lauderdale this Pompano I know the location.
Thank you for this video!
This video just helped thanks my boss just put the truck in the shop once I told him you guys probably saved us thousands of dollars
Awesome advice! Thank you!
Actually you are paid to do this through ads. Bjt thanls anyways... it would have taken me time and money to find the infomation you have on your channel. Thank you!
Really like the videos. Mic it better sound keeps dropping out. Lots if information
Gotta respect a no nonsense mechanic. Skilled people make money by word of mouth (good service) bs makes.money by bending drivers over