The MOST Common Issues with Cummins X15
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- Опубликовано: 9 июн 2024
- If you own a Cummins X15 and are experiencing issues, CHECK OUT THIS VIDEO!
Brian explains his study on the most prevalent problems with a Cummins X15 engine in this video. ET's fleet consists mostly of Detroit DD15 engines, but Brian wanted to discuss a poll we ran a while back, in which a large number of you stated that the Cummins X15 is the best engine on the market right now.
Do you own a Cummins X15 engine? What other frequent problems have you encountered?Why do you think the Cummins X15 engine is the best? Please let us know in the comments section below.
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00:00 Introduction
Chapters:
01:30 #1 Cummins X15 issue: Rough idling, check your fuel pump
01:40 #2 & #3: Excessive smoke & extended cranking
02:44 Cummins X15 issue #2: Low power
03:39 Issue #3: Cap screws coming loose
04:34 Issue #4: Clogged fuel filters
05:53 Issue #5: EGR & DPF
06:48 DO NOT IDLE THESE TRUCKS 
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Currently I am driving Volvo, but I worked as a tech at KW for a long time and I tell you, there is no such issues with x15. Have not seen single fuel pump failure over the years! Engine noisy and vibrates at idle, but this is about it. Not mentioning aftertreatment system, because this is to certain extent not exactly engine itself. So lets not spread those baseless rumors. Also I wonder how filter clogging could be Cummins issue.
Filter clogging sounds like a company or newer person not putting anti gel in their tanks. I've met a person who never put anti gel in their freight line. Used diesel 911. Said that was for last ditch and should be using anti gel when it's below 20 degrees. I've idled my paccar quite a bit. No apu. Only had to replace the egr aftertreatment once in almost 5 or 6 years. And mine is a used 15 pete. I pretty sure it was factory egr to.
I have seen many problems with the isx15 and x15, the fuel pump gear does have a tendency to spin on the pump shaft. I use loctite 620 when reinstalling the pump gear and I have not had any issues with them.
You've also never seen a truck explode. So by your logic this means no truck ever explodes because you have seen plenty of trucks in the shop that have never exploded or caught fire right?
The Cummins fuel pump issue only pertains to about 2800 engines. Recall notices were sent out a while ago, or you can call in to see if yours is recalled. If so, bring it in and they'll replace it at no cost to you.
@@angrysocialjusticewarrior You are correct. Trucks do not explode and usually do not get caught on fire if used and maintained properly.
I had a 2018 x15. They only thing I had go wrong in 10000 hours was a EGR cooler. Was a great motor. So far the 2022 is even better 🤞🏻
I have 2 Isx 15 liters and experienced the fuel clogging the filter. I found my cause to be the cold air from the fan and under the truck. So I covered my filter housing with a plastic bag and fastened it in place with tie wraps. I have never had the problem since.
I have 20 trucks x15 and ISX never had any of these issues run great so far. Better experience by far than my paccar or Detroit
You're lying out your ass
@@jatt-malwai damn sounds like someone is sour
In Western Australia we run the X15 in Qaud road trains grossing 210 tonnes. We can't get 12 months without them blowing up. Set at 600hp running 24/7 yet Volvo at 700hp will do 5 years without touching the engine. We all hate the red engines. Wish Cat would come back in to the game as we have many issues in that 1 year mainly after treatment issues not to mention timing gear failure.
@@davidwolff8903 try freightliner cascadia with dd15 or
Mercedes actross with dd15
i haul milk for a living. im a company driver, my boss was buying paccar engines...... nothing but engine failures and other issues. we since started buying X15 engines, so far from what i can see it's a much better engine. i drive a 2022 T880 18 manual X15 565 hp 1850 tq. i dont own the truck, but as a company driver i really love that engine. milk tankers are very heavy when loaded, and for an emissions engine id say it's a beast.
my previous assigned truck was a 2017 T880 18 manual paccar MX13. what an absolute dog.
The x15 fuel pump issue is completely different than the issue with the ISX common rail fuel pump. On the ISX's with common rail fuel injection, you want to rebuild the fuel pump every 250k-300k, mainly to replace the plungers, but it's a fairly cheap rebuild even if you go all in.
The x15 fuel pump problem only affects about 2800 engines. What happens is the pump's drive gear slips on the drive shaft so it stops pumping good. It's a less common problem since it's only on certain engines, it has way less potential for blowing up the engine, and the recall replacement should fix it.
And this is why I like the older trucks , older Cars and older Bikes , older music , O shit I'm old
😂😂😂
Thank you, informative and well spoken info!
Thanks for watching and sharing! Really appreciate it.
Man, in the last 2 days I saw 3 Freightliners stuck on the road. One was on the side of the freeway with a mechanic working on it, one was just on the side of a road in town, and another at a stop light at in intersection. They all had their hoods open not going anywhere.
Can you do a segment on detroit issues since you run lots of them
This!!!!!
Already filmed! We will be releasing it next week. Stay tuned 😊
Our 2020 X15 gels fuel at 25f but generally the fuel supplier's winter mix or bio-fuel percentages. We normally carry 2 sets of filters for everything.
Mine is 2020 i noticed it went up to mark when. Extremely cold. Truck said put gel additive in on the dash. Never shut down or anything. Like 10 to - 10
Currently having sleeve issues in Australia on x15 and going bang!
Like in liners? Lugging the motor? Running under load below 1500 rpm? Do that, and the #5 liner will break loose. RPMs need to be kept above 1500, if you have an automatic transmission that is set up to lug the motor, have it reprogrammed.
Love our X15
Pollution is the cost of doing business. With all the other cars and pick up trucks running so clean today, leave the big trucks alone. The emission equipment problems have been happening since the very beginning, give us a break.
Thank you for the info .
What I like about the dd15 fuel filter,is that it sits on top of the engine where it's warmer and has a protector cup to keep the cold out.Thats one reason really don't here of fuel waxing in the fuel filter.
I got my x15 2019 and had the same fuel water separator filter issues but I built a Coolant preheated system in and since than I had no issues anymore except the Biodiesel has more than 15% and it’s very cold.Paccar electric heater can’t handle it.
Another main issue I’ve seen on these is DPF Differential Outlet Pressure Sensors notoriously go bad.
Had the fuel filter issue with my x15. I had to start keeping 2 filters on me because of how often it happened in cold weather.
It's not x15 veer. It's fuel quality. Not just yours it's on every x15 Pete. 2 filters definitely.
He doesn’t have a Cummins but he’s an expert on those engines.
Doesn't take much to be informed on a different engine to be very honest
Very informative thanks
Glad it was helpful!
I agree with the emissions issues. Deleting is no solution. But (my opinion) the Detroit one box is the most expensive piece of crap out of the lot and the reason I won’t buy Detroit again until it’s gone. I understand they are working on a new system I guess we will see. (Loved my series 60)
Buy a old truck
I ran in negative 35temp. Detroit started and ran while everyone else was stranded on the side of the road.
they need to make the one box serviceable
You good my man the way you explain👍👍👏👏
Please do a video on The People's Convoy. We need numbers!! We are on I 40 East in New Mexico today. Thank you!!
Thanks you for your advice gracias
I own a 2020 Pete and can personally tell you you are wrong I have had none of these issues 338,000 x15,605
Before you go to bed tonight….check your fuel pump
I had a brand new 2022 t680 with the x15 on it ,every 3k miles check engine was popping up with the 3 h derate...the codes were showing a high egr pressure.At 25k miles they installed a new software on it to fix the problem,it didn't help so I got rid of it.
I got 2018 x15 never had problem like you mentioned. Clogging filter is on driver may be they never heard of winter front that's what they are there for.
Exhaust in the fuel i stated earlier maybe injector cups type issue maybe it is bad head castings, just a swing in the dark i have never heard of it myself.
A Cummings x15 fuel injection system only returns about a quart of fuel per minute to the tanks or an old 60 series Detroit could return up to gallons and gallons of fuel per minute which in return heats the fuel in the tank
I just wish they would bring back the C15 CAT
My paccar was having that fuel filter issue and I just swapped fuel filter brand and it hasn’t happened since that was 2 yrs ago
Mines a 2022 and the fuel pump had a leak at 85,000 miles
Mine too!!!
The fuel pump issues are very real, it is best to rebuild them at roughly 400,000 miles. This is for the CM-2250, CM-2350 and new X-15. Cummins does not build the fuel pumps, I believe Borg Warner does. This is a known issue that no one has been able to solve. Ceramic plungers or steel plungers, they all eventually fail, so rebuild them. And if you ever get a fuel warning light, hit the shoulder and shut her down. The damage can be extensive and expensive, even with the oil circuit being taken out of the newer models. You will still have metal shrapnel in the motor, and more than likely loose all 6 injectors.
The fuel gelling? Not an issue that I have ever heard of, may have been a location issue, especially in the temps you were experiencing at the time. Most drivers and O/O do not even know what PowerService is, or any of the other flavors for that matter.
The emissions, the Cummins is very easy to maintain if you have a copy of Insite and an Inline 6 reader, both are readily available on eBay for the entire kit, around $250 delivered. Regular EGR Tuneups will keep you out of trouble. Best to remove and clean the EGR Valve and Cooler every few years too. Then the service intervals, 10,000 to 18,000 miles, depending upon usage and conditions. Play around with extended oil changes, and you will be in the poor house when all of that soot catches up to you. In frames start at $28,000. Best to purchase one of the Amsoil Universal remote oil filter kits and run that along with the oil filter on the motor, help keep those soot levels low. Amsoil filters are not required, just find a filter that fits.
Then the two main sensors that everyone neglects, the sensors that always has Cummins turbos on back order, the Intake Manifold Pressure Sensor and the Exhaust Back Pressure Sensor. Both are easy to replace in a parking lot with a 10mm socket for the intake sensor, and a 1 1/8 inch socket for the back pressure sensor. Many turbos, at +/- $8000 a pop, are sold to unsuspecting truck owners, quite the racket these shops have going... And when you come back, they nail you for another $4000 +/- when they replace the EGR Cooler... And when you come back again, they tell you you need an in frame... That is how it works folks, when all you needed were two sensors, roughly $300 out of pocket and a few minutes of your time in the parking lot or truck stop to install them.
Those blown head gaskets? Drive the truck the way it was engineered to be driven. When under a load, the rpms need to be kept at 1500 and above. Due to the design of the motor, when you lug the motor, say in that 1200 rpm range, under a load, the rods and pistons simply beat the cylinders out of their perch on the tiny ledge they sit upon. Keep the rpms up, stay out of the shop. In frames start at $28,000.
The other incentive to own a Cummins, is the fact that they give you all of the manuals for your particular motor via the Engine Serial Number on their website, Cummins QuickServe, all for FREE!. All of the instructions to properly diagnose, repair and even rebuild the motor in your driveway. All of the parts catalogs, specific to your motor, along with torque specs, electrical schematics, sensors along with the needed part numbers for any speciality tools you will need to accomplish the task at hand. No other manufacturer does that.
Cummins fan boy here, for good reason. Mine just rolled 1.1 million miles.
Thanks
Is your cummins an X15?
@@WayneKerr69420I have a CM-871, old school mechanical. At least on the fuel delivery side, the injectors run off the cam shaft, and have a gear driven pump in the IFSM unit. The rest of the electronics are on there too, just not as bad as these new motors.
I just got a 2019 579 with a Cummins. Switched from Volvo finally.... I had similar issues with my manifold sensors and carried spare ones and anyone without a 10mm wrench and socket should not own a truck. The Volvo enables you to access the trouble codes on the dash and once the problem was fixed the light went out. But My problem was when I had weird problems with it suddenly going into Derate only Volvo could do a forced Regen and reset the code. Luckily I never got stranded on the road because I just unplugged the speed sensor and could still go 65 with less power no speedo or cruise control of course. But I could get home or to a Volvo dealership. My question is can I clear Derate codes with the tools you mentioned. And could you please send me a link to the best ones to purchase that I can carry with me for road side repairs.
Thanks
I would love to talk to you if you have time
Rick Cross 763-744-6086
you are the best
I have a international. It has about 240,000 miles now on. Has had same issues like dd15. The dpf junk. Its a x15. But started about 225,000 having a hot oil smell. Dont see any bad leaks. Seams do mostly when using engine brakes. Looked closely at valve cover etc. Dont see any leaks. Using a little oil that never has before. Any ideas.
About to change out a dd15 with either a 60 series, N14, or ISX15. 🤷🏾♂️
10th an 11th gear derate's or bog's down like it's getting no fuel to pull have to slow down or switch gear frustrating what is the issue with this X15 Cummins?
On my 2021 had issues with filter , started using fleetguard filters . Problem solve .
I've seen that fuel issue in alot of ism and isb as well
I had 2015 freightliner isx15 1millon 49k miles never had a single problem with the engine except a oil leak . Sold it last week its still got power. Never replaced a fuel pump or the turbo either . Bought it at 600k miles
My 2014 peterbilt with a Paccar mx 13. 1,146,678 miles do not have any problems with it. Running great . 455 hp 13 speed. 336 ratio. I love it.
Not idling? Haven’t needed rebuild yet? I’m looking at pacaar a but keep seeing comments they are not ad solidly built as Cummins or as reliable, harder to diag, more expensive to fix ect. I’d be interested to hear your experience
I’d be getting a 2019 or newer pacaar. I’m not sure what changes have been made since your 2014 model
@@jemhadar5029 Just emissions shit
Cummins 6BT also have Fuel Pump issue from the begining...comonly they leak diesel to the oil chamber.
I never turn off my engine in cold winter keep it running. Also I use blue def All the time
Interesting that I have a 2019 Cummins x15, currently with 475,000 miles and have yet to have an engine issue, not even a dpf issue. I did need to have the def manifold replaced in 2021, but I wouldn’t consider that an engine issue.
Around 600k the front cover likes to get brittle and dump oil all over the place. I know it’s an issue on CM2350’s but idk on newer X15’s.
It's true I have this problem with x15
Thanks for watching and sharing!
I believe the x15 economy series is more likely to be problematic and the x15 performance series is pretty good from what I hear. I had my w900 for about 4 years and just recently sold it with 900k kms on it. The only issue I had was clogged fuel filters but switching to 30 micron filters fixed that.
Thanks for watching and sharing!
Switching to 30 micron filter WILL destroy fuel injectors!
And high pressure pump failure also will be on the horizon with a such course filter. I would try to buy diesel from different supplier, install fuel heater and use antigel
You can’t use a 30 micron filter with out causing issues! What wasn’t being captured in that smaller micron filter is now going through your 30 micron into your fuel system.
Jesus! Your need to go SMALLER like 10um NOT 30um and destruction of the injection system 💵🤡💵
Fuel filters are causing clogging with winter blend. Davco filter is solution
Straight line trucker bagging cummins I drive log trucks in New zealand I have used both Detroit an cummins both of them 2021 the x15 far out performes a Detroit In every way cummins has so much more torque which means less gear changes throughout the day just so much easier to drive an unreal power
That's cute. Logs in NZ. Come to the Pilbara. Ultra Qauds 210 tonnes. You'll hate the red engines.
@@davidwolff8903 Hey David. I see you commented a few times about the Cummins loosing their liners in Australia. Cummins fixed this issue in 2021 after working on the problem for a long time. You should be seeing a much, much longer life now in these very demanding applications.
@@davidwolff8903 just a piss weak auzzy mate
@@MrPizzaman09 that is fantastic to hear. Cheers mate.
Idle at high RPM. Haven’t had any issues idling high
I'm Freightliner, Cummins, international certified! @ 500k I noticed Cummins becomes a leak monsters. Leaking everywhere, from oil pan, front crank housing, rear flywheel housing, fuel pump, rear main seal, etc. I understand every company has their flaws! I love Cummins, Strong n reliable but they leak alot!
How about 2015 ISX?? Is it problematic as well??
Check your head gasket. They were going out around 500k. Other then that good power and ran well on fuel milage
I agree I have 7 trucks all of them are Cummins and I have not had any problems. I’ve had the dd15 and those engines are shit I switched over to all Cummins ever since then I’ve been making money. I sold my last 2011 dd15 freightliner junk for 12 grand I was getting million calls for the truck because of the price. And idgaf I did not want tht engine.
2018 X15. 365,000 miles (no APU). I have replaced the EGR Sensor, The Aftertreatment Sensor, and done “routine” maintenance….. average 5.8mpg
Love the way it pulls and sounds”. It’s a keeper.
OMG 5.8 MPG 🤮🤮💵💵💵💵💵💵
My X15 with 570 000 km gets 7.7 mpg average
Welp heres another issue, my fuel separator is emptying over night and I cant find the problem
The reason the filter gets clogged in cold weather is the secondary filter is usually a 4 or 5 microns absolute filter. And that little bit of gelling clogs it, they also dont push alot of hot fuel back in to the tank
Thanks for the tip.
Yes it’s the paccar filter.
Can I heat that filter if it’s clogged, it’s been warm 2 days but truck still not starting? Changed the water separator filter and the secondary has been changed 1,000 miles ago…..
Oil pressure and cam wearing out should be number 1
Do you know anybody that has a Mack anthem semi truck
I had a 2019 anthem, sold it after 2 years.
Do I need to calibrate the using a computer?
Possibly, I can't recall though
As far as I know, Cummins makes all the aftertreatment systems for Cummins,Detroit and I'm not a 100% about Volvo🙂
I used to work for Volvo and was told by an instructor at one of their schools that cummins makes the after treatment for Volvo too.
FRONT AND REAR MAIN OIL SEALS GO OUT AT APROX 300K
300K is a bit soon
@@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News Mine (front) went out at 315k 2016 KW.
Max Mileage fuel borne catalyst will solve most of the shortcomings in the design and function of the after treatment system. (Actual user, Alaska winter driver, uncompensated endorsement) 5 years continual use...no detrimental side-effects
Signature 600 was the first engine I ever saw run away with less than 10 miles on it cut the block in half signature isx x-15 all boat anchors since Cummins created that junk
I want an x15 Cummins.
I'll stick with the Cummins x15 & the DD 15
Only issues we have with the isx and x15 is dropping liners around 600k.
What is liners?
If I ever buy a truck it's gonna be a DD16.
My 2014 pete with the isx15 it never suffered any of those problems, it did suffer from the cam hardening failing that was a problem from 2013-2017 and the biggest thing that killed my truck was being deleted! It had a bad tune, pulling 140,000lbs day in and day out through the canadian rockies did some serious damage. Took 14 months for it to drop valves seats and destroy almost everything.
I'd very much so recommend not deleting an emissions truck, instead just don't idle it.
I'd take another cummins in a heart beat no question about it, had more power then any other truck I'd driven which includes all the old school favorites 3406, 60 series, dd15, just not the n14 as I'd never had a truck with one yet.
My paccar mx13 is dead set reliable, they really are bullet proof engines between 2014-2017 even with questionable maintenance. Just no power and no better fuel economy than I got out of my isx15.
It's not a cummins fuel filter problem it's the paccar filter on the frame that has the problem. Make sure you have the Dafco filter assembly. No problem with my 22 x15 500hp
And to sum up the best engine is one with frequent oil changes and keep the RPMS up while climbing hills to keep the engine cool. Heat and dirty oil kills. I change my oil at 500 hours.
Before fuel pump need to have a little heater
First it starts putting out smoke and they start leaking around the valve covers..... That's because you've lost your ring seal now you have blow by... Because of the piston rings of the Cummins uses the l-shaped rin.. it's very sensitive to ring seal... Cummins allows for 2 thousandths waer... On the cylinder walls....
12v, 120V and Coolant Heated DAVCO Fuel Filter is the only way to go on all trucks
Have a c15 with over 45k hours i high idle the truck when I sleep
Detroits lose fuel pumps quite a bit too, without warning. Same issue as the ford and GM cp4 pumps, it’s a $12k usd job if it fails completely out of warranty. I’ll take my 871 Cummins over any of the new engines.
Ok, so no better way to get information about engine problems is from somebody or company that doesn’t run that engine. That said, I’m sure these issue do exist to some extent. But get a driver/mechanic that doesn’t run or like Detroits and you will get the same video. Just take this video with a grain of salt.
Slide underneath the old girl with a metric adjustable wrench, and check those flywheel bolts...
Good old 12v Cummins the best
I run Kenworth’s with x15 and signatures 625 before that. Never had issues with either.. PS you Detroit are not Detroits it’s a Mercedes’ engine.
He is working for Detroit don’t worry guys just enjoy the x15 is the best
Looks like we have a Cummins hatter
The fuel filter issue might be related to the problem where Paccar was ordering Cummins engines and putting the smaller, cheaper Paccar fuel filter system on them, even though Cummins specifically calls for Davco filter system. And then Paccar wouldn't warranty the problem, falsely claiming that it was Cummins fault.
wow that is a crappy response from Paccar
Will take Cummins/paccar vs Detroit. As a package, freightshaker does not provide anything as good as competition.
The issue with the fuel filters is there is exhaust getting into the fuel and Cummins don’t know how. I work at a Peterbilt dealer and it’s been an issue for a while now
Have you ever tried to open EDS case and call Cummins support Saying that Cummins do not know how is funny statement.
@@costa1967 it’s been an ongoing issues they don’t have a fix for. There is a design flaw in the head where there is exhaust getting into the return fuel from the injectors and going back into the tank. They don’t have a fix is what I should of said.
Thanks for sharing your experience.
@@rockets4days665 I don't know, again I worked till very recent in very busy Kenworth shop and do not remember such an issue with X15. In case this happens issue could be easily troubleshot and fixed by replacing injector seal, possibly cups. In my experience this could happen after injectors were removed and cups were not inspected for debris and cracks, reused seal or injector not torqued to the specs.
@@rockets4days665 absolutely impossible... getting Exhaust gas into the fuel...lol... fuelling and Combustion are two different processes with distinct timing. am a diesel tech for over 15years and i have never ever hard exhaust gases leaking into fuel return lines... its like finding a Hippo swimming in the Arctic.
To bad Daimler ,Bastardized the Detroit this DD15 is a gutless pile. Miss the cummins so much and it got over 1mpg better cause it ran at part throttle all day effortlessly. The Detroit has its tongue hanging out to the floor just to get and keep the load moving lol
No power going up hills that's depends on what rear eands you got the lower the ratio the more its going to die
Why is he doing a video on Cummins issues and they don’t run Cummins? I’m a Cummins tech making other things. Most of what he’s claimed is hear say and not really seen by most shops.
Run whatever engine you want, they ALL have their issues. Also keep in mind ISX15 and X15 are two different motors. Also the ISX15 had dual or single cams. There’s a lot of misinformation being presented here.
I agree much of what he was stating is incorrect. Especially about the fuel pump issue. From my understanding that was mainly the 12-16 models
Seen more trucks with Detroits in them burned down to the frame but you want to hammer Cummings.
Ericson lol,owell
Asking a Detroit guy about cummins problem 😂
hello well as for the x15 it is a complete redesign from the isx not one part from these engines will interchange get the facts correct
I have a Volvo with a Cummins and my dpf module catylist blew up and now my truck has been in the shop since may because they don’t have any and they keep telling me they don’t know what to tell me and I’m about to lose my truck to the bank … Cummins suck and will leave you out to dry
Detroit is the only engine I have ever blown up. Yes I've put a lot of money in my Cummins, it's left me on the side of the road.
New X15 still crap? I mean that verision of engine what goes with new Peterbilts
Detroit engines biggest problem is that it’s put in a freightliner…
Heh?
So you go to Cummins asked them.
what is common problems with your engine?
And they go ahead tell you all the problems.
Hm?
Loud air compressor.
Out of this whole video all I got was fuel pump which isn’t even true clogged filters on cold weather must be the drivers dumping additives clogging the filter and you literally said all trucks have the emisión issue but someone it’s Cummins only even though paccar have more issues than Cummins with the def system
I have 2016 800k mile stil running good but one time fuel ⛽️ pump part replaced arraund 450k mile
It’s x15
Just the guys opinion, he doesn't know a damn thing about a cummins, he's stuck with that weak ass Detroit-Mercedes junk.
Can you tell people about the dd15 oil pump o rings fail and loose oil pressure and lockbtje main bearing and rod bearing jajajajajajjaajaj. Tell them that 👏
-40? Where do you live?!
They're in Canada and it's Celsius. So it's around neg 15 ish.
@@flounder5946 -40c is also -40F. Just go to a temperature convertor.
I stick with my C15 Cat engine