Some 25 years ago, I blew out 3 recapped tires running a load from Cleveland Ohio to Brownsville Texas during the summer heat. I told the safety man from our company that this probably happened due to Goodyear retreads being melded with a Michelin casing. I insisted on not using those ever again. And since then, we never had any more problems. Needless to say, that was a very expensive trip for the company. Three road calls from three different companies, three new or recapped tires, labor and mileage charged, and paying me hourly while waiting for each road call and repair.
@Dan13Speed4 ай бұрын
It's a good truck for a new owner operator. I remember my first truck was a 1989 Volvo GMC W164T. It had a 350 Cummings and a 9 speed Eaton Fuller. I paid $22,000 for this truck in 1996, at the LJL Truck Center, in Jacksonville FL. The rest is history. Since then I have owned many other trucks and trailers.
@kingdavid20126 ай бұрын
You have to check check the check and check again
@allaroundme4887 Жыл бұрын
How's your experience with DD15 till now
@JoshShorey1982 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for actually explaining what you’re looking for here.
@KamrynShank-e8j Жыл бұрын
is there a way to take out the fridge and put in a diffrent one
@MICHAEL-vu3dc Жыл бұрын
Great job
@kingkoppa Жыл бұрын
First u should do is check if it has a def tank 😭
@fredbarnich8145 Жыл бұрын
Drive tires are 2/30 sec not 4/30 sec
@18beamer1990 Жыл бұрын
He picked one of the cleanest cummins motors possible.
@Truckergregg2 жыл бұрын
I like to see how the truck looks in my driveway
@laurajohnson76052 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this. Just bought a school bus to make a skoolie so our family can travel the country.
@kingsleysarfo.2 жыл бұрын
10/32 I thought it was no more than 4/32
@jayjy15832 жыл бұрын
I'm not mistaken I saw quite a bit of smoke coming out of that blow by test
@BadEye36212 жыл бұрын
Your about to get a lot of views with the new blitz
@SargeHitch952 жыл бұрын
I worked with Mr. Romero's dad for 26 years. I've also known Mr. Romero since he became a deputy sheriff. Randy's humbleness, integrity and servitude will ensure you have a great truck buying experience. His statement of wanting to see you in a truck making money is heart felt. His upbringing and demonstration of positive, strong characteristics is refreshing. Sgt Robert Hitchcock (Retired)
@galehess66762 жыл бұрын
Avoid anything with new tires and fresh paint... read between the lines, your alignment is out and frame is bent, and rust is going to take over. Also, check blowby and feel how tight it is, agree on a price and put $200 non-refundable down and send oil sample to CAT lab ($15) and wait... you don't buy a house without an inspection so don't be an idiot again. That is the best $200 you will ever hand someone. Also check if there are maintenance records... that can sometimes be instructive, avoid all DEF Internationals and DEF engines in general if you can. Codes can be erased temporarily or pieces disconnected... do not trust. Get YOUR KNOWLEDGABLE and trustworthy mechanic to look it over. Also, 100% of the time, if one area was not maintained (eg it has a new engine), then nothing else was either. run away, those are bankruptcy traps. Good luck.
@nadiastewart302 жыл бұрын
Lost me with paccar
@davu90272 жыл бұрын
Lost me with that Comic sans font lol
@shadowman04282 жыл бұрын
What are the most common problems with Used Freightliner? When buying a used Freightliner what are the vital things to check or look for?
@limplin72 жыл бұрын
Impressive knowledge.
@devoywilliams39563 жыл бұрын
better of buying a truck for 20k and just do a rebuilt all over.
@antoniodog25193 жыл бұрын
Where’s josh bloss
@superfly41373 жыл бұрын
Why retread, toss them get new ones. For me i need that assurance for safety.
@antoniodog25193 жыл бұрын
Can’t wait to buy another truck💪🏽
@michaelchason91703 жыл бұрын
I been at Volvo dealer every 2 weeks for 24 hours. Only 200,000 miles. Different issues. Fuel pressure control switch, box number 1 bad( ck engine light came on) ,APU problem once a month. You earn the 8mp gallon. Like Volvo trucks but they go to the dealership often. Down time even though warranty covers.
@limplin72 жыл бұрын
What kind of Volvo you had?
@717weston3 жыл бұрын
Pac car motor ,, junk
@corneliushayes193 жыл бұрын
If you dont mind what are the name tools your using to check the tires?
@apuertorican17733 жыл бұрын
Tire tread depth gauge to check the tread. Tire air pressure gauge to check the psi/ air in the tires.
@Zickcermacity3 жыл бұрын
Thanks AM! Some of this info is useful to us two and four-wheelers also! Question: On buses(45' or longer) and trucks on ten or more wheels - is it a hard & fast rule to keep the cold tire pressures at the maximum listed on the sidewall of its tires? Or is it ok to run 5-10psi below, provided you check them before and after each haul?
@dionblasco7273 жыл бұрын
Depends on how many miles are on the truck.Buy and take to the mechanic and tell him you want a engine rebuild.That way you can get a new engine to last a quite a bit longer, and hopefully everything is good
@michaelchason91703 жыл бұрын
Still have sensors go out.
@alcatraz69493 жыл бұрын
Currently studying for my CDL, I’m still in the studying phase but can any seasoned drivers confirmed what he mentioned? As well as hit on anything he may have missed for me?
@michaelchason91703 жыл бұрын
In school it's about inspection, not repair.
@moneymikeslickwill87492 жыл бұрын
Volvo 780 is the best truck for driver comfort i just bought a 2010 780 soo comfortable bro im owner op using load boards
@TK-yj1gm2 жыл бұрын
Cracked missing or broken
@willphipps48203 жыл бұрын
Check.check.check
@peace4all5843 жыл бұрын
Noting we can do will substitute PRE- PURCHASE INSPECTION. It helps to do this important checks and obviously to filter the good from the bad. However, at the end we must do pre purchase inspection with a professional shop.
@Jeff-jh6bj3 жыл бұрын
Check under the truck for signs of leaks as a final after test drive.
@truckingviews60063 жыл бұрын
Uhh , thanks.
@JCA-Z3 жыл бұрын
If the truck has a smog motor or def tank/reservoir walk then run away.
@andywiggens30783 жыл бұрын
good luck getting on with a company if you don't have that "SHIT" on it. Not many good companies won't allow a pre smog truck pull for them
@devoywilliams39563 жыл бұрын
@@andywiggens3078 thats false plenty of companies run pre emission.
@jesselacayo34863 жыл бұрын
Air brake diagnosis and repair
@Rhino-ux7yf4 жыл бұрын
Check check checking check check checking check 🤔
@hardyijomah14474 жыл бұрын
please any semi truck mechanic that can help us purchase a used truck in Chicago or north Carolina please email us at [email protected]
@joseizaguirre73754 жыл бұрын
I really like this inspection thanks.
@vikashvishwakarma63614 жыл бұрын
This is my fevret truck sir
@talvindermohein61254 жыл бұрын
Why my steering tire Inside thread bumpy Like there two spot high and two spot down on all over the tire 75% part of tires is round like it should be but 25% of tire thread have Up down bump in Side the Edge
@aidan_sterlingg4 жыл бұрын
i cant beleive no one liked this. I love trucks. BUT.....its a daycab tho
@jerseycowboy14 жыл бұрын
You can do all those inspections and still wind up with a lemon, It's a real crap shoot when buying a truck. You just have to be lucky to get a good one. You can prevented from buying a potential bad truck. but sooner or later.. you MONEY GODS will get your money.
@ah65014 жыл бұрын
How many times he say “check” haaa I lost count at 30. FYI inspect sounds better n more intelligent.
@Tano-qg4qr4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, very helpfull
@haroldepperson94674 жыл бұрын
Great lookin Truck
@bigb90614 жыл бұрын
Nice is that 500,000!on rebuild
@americanmotors20584 жыл бұрын
No that is actually original miles! These trucks came from a very reputable company with top of the line maintenance and have over 400 trucks all alike that are very owner-op and very nice trucks all around!
@bigb90614 жыл бұрын
American Motors do you have email address?
@gaonajesusjg4 жыл бұрын
Why was there water drops inside the oil tube were u put oil at end of video when you took off oil cap off can you tell me if thats normal
@americanmotors20584 жыл бұрын
gaonajesusjg yes it is normal you will build up precipitation. If the oil looks milky have it checked.