3 Signs Of A Bad Truck When Buying Or Leasing A Semi Truck

Theasianmaishow interviews Steve the lead mechanic at LRM leasing. He gives tips to help you find signs of a bad semi truck.
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[@MuthaTrucker]

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[@ROBHYMIAMI]

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?

[@sanjuanmiami]

@@ROBHYMIAMI 954-300-1611

[@victorherrera387]

Awesome information!!!!

[@TacticalTrucker]

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

[@Daesha2u]

@@TacticalTrucker wow 5 years! Seems pretty high. How many miles is that? 800k? That does not seem legit.

[@christopherbaker3577]

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.

[@miguelrobb5719]

“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...

[@JoseRamos-rj9dd]

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.

[@nemeciochupaca8180]

Well said!

[@fuzzybutkus3951]

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..

[@jhall700]

@@miguelrobb5719 damn right he's miserable making 800 a week. What OTR job is paying 800. That's a fkn joke.

[@jossa942]

As soon as my Guy Said "Detroit 60 series" i knew he knew his shit. Those motors are bulletproof.

[@MuthaTrucker]

😇😇😇

[@aaronsanborn4291]

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.

[@Saidoromo2024]

Detroit 60 in Volvo truck is good 🤔

[@aaronsanborn4291]

@@Saidoromo2024 no such thing as a good Volvo...but the 60 Series is a tough motor. I have one in my 1996 Super Eagle

[@bentrishaleemartin926]

The 60 series was a great engine period..

[@RH-bp7st]

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.

[@Runndeep]

Wise words

[@rooseveltrainesjr1536]

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.

[@aztxtransport2776]

Roosevelt Raines jr Its like work 120 hrs for $5/ hr.

[@cptpuma3458]

Roosevelt Raines jr no u won’t leasing u ain’t making shit

[@dchawk81]

@@rooseveltrainesjr1536 $10,000 after 15 months? Lol. You're doing it wrong.

[@jesserasso1042]

I love you man I don't no you on a personal level but your a good dude for making these videos 👍👍👍👍

[@MuthaTrucker]

Appreciate you! I do it for you!!!

[@jesust6101]

Detroit series 60 is a very reliable engine. Too bad all those after treatment on the newer engines give so much problems.

[@thunderroad7289]

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

[@MarkHerndon]

That's why I like Volvos I never have after treatment issues on them.

[@zx6rkawi09]

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

[@Truckerdaddy]

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.

[@zaidchalabi1599]

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

[@TheFaze732]

I met this mechanic and just brought my truck from them. He’s pretty solid.

[@bayareasteph3908]

Where Steve the mechanic is based at ? Do u have his info plz ?

[@MrAlliee]

@@bayareasteph3908 did you ever manage to get his contact or shop

[@sg4859]

?

[@elibeck8512]

That man needs a raise !

[@somedude6268]

Good job brother. Informative, helpful and I appreciate what you do for the community. Cheers

[@strange4change_6]

Bless you for this video! You are doing us drivers (greenhorns and old dogs) a service with this info! Thank you!

[@MarkHerndon]

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.

[@bernardwilliams9294]

Heck of a good interview. Good to hear information from a quality mechanic. Asian Mai on the move....

[@sherm1918]

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

[@MuthaTrucker]

😇😊 appreciate you

[@Acts238Church]

Honest shop is hard to find. Good show

[@MuthaTrucker]

Appreciate you brother

[@tactical_trucker4761]

Keep looking, this isn't it.

[@johmjohn5854]

These guys ain't honest

[@shbt8875]

Thanks 😊 buying a used day cab soon! Thought I knew what to look for but I’ve learned something new!

[@jfray3725]

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 $ .

[@rami5986]

Thanks a lot for taking your time to bless other people that was very helpful

[@MikeSmith-fe2np]

Thanks for these videos driver, I learned a lot, and dude is a good mechanic!!! Please keep the videos coming!!!

[@emailgmail4169]

I don't know if it's the same with big rigs but it's easier to hear the surging when the motor is at normal idle so some shops raise the idle to make it harder to hear.

[@arturohernandez3855]

Thx Alex for that info we appreciate all you do, sometimes you go the extra mile to keep us updated, thx a bunch!!

[@MuthaTrucker]

❤❤❤

[@dkh6727]

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.

[@MuthaTrucker]

Great advice!!!!

[@GabrielGarcia-ve9sg]

DK...how u do that bro?

[@dkh6727]

@@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]

DK H thanks for giving this information, is that website really authentic,and accurate?

[@dkh6727]

@@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.

[@ByrdmanTrucker]

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

[@emmanuelgrumbach5742]

Great video. I've learned so much in here today .thanks keep up the great work

[@alwaysloaded4539]

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👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@chidontochi7908]

God bless you brother for this good information

[@TruckingSimGuy]

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

[@MuthaTrucker]

Appreciate you

[@ericfrontczak8016]

Where is lrm located? I'm looking at a 11 liter 13 Cummins glider next week appreciate the content

[@Brsrafal]

one of the best trucking channels on youtube imo

[@C.Earl77]

Awesome! I learned something new today too!

[@ronnieterry9275]

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.

[@georgegonzalez8818]

That's a great point. Auction is where dealers get rid of junk

[@marquiswilliams6251]

Thanks for the clarification I was already contemplating on going to one

[@leelei978]

Damn that's a good idea!!!!! Didn't even think of that.

[@GameOver-bu3yk]

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.

[@fuzznutz7182]

So why don't they check all that before they sell it.

[@AngelSanchez-jk4cx]

You guys are the 🐐’s . Great video . Subscribed !

[@asteelelol]

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!!

[@josegalindo7445]

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.

[@bigroutes9712]

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

[@michaeljr9468]

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.

[@coopekk]

You are the man!!! I LOVE your videos!!!🙂👍🏿🙌🏿

[@loganjohnson3589]

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 .

[@Super-Trucker466]

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

[@xman0767]

This is one of the best videos for the trucking community

[@davidlatorre976]

great advise , thanks for your time . great job

[@JasonVladimir]

More great advice! Thanks for sharing!

[@kenneycooper6199]

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.

[@drjohnsonhungwell5115]

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.

[@iheartcryptoverse2857]

Thanks for these tips!

[@anthonyliso1491]

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!

[@thomaskirkpatrick4031]

Wish all shop guys were this honest.

[@tactical_trucker4761]

They saw you coming.

[@J.Ross-33]

Thanks for this video. Really helpful content

[@MuthaTrucker]

😇😇😇

[@rabusamanharo7577]

I like so much I learn how the engine sounds good or bad. By reading the movement of the RPM

[@bernardmatias5507]

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.

[@johnnixon1026]

Awesome advice! Thank you!

[@bebetter4281]

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.

[@tomh2567]

Awesome video Alex!!

[@rollinwitzig7789]

Thx LRM great video 🤙😁

[@jayb8003]

I appreciate the videos I'm actually looking to purchase my 1st trucc

[@tonyr3060]

Waw awesome .stuff am getting ready to get my first truck thanks for that information

[@vide0sgal0re2011]

Thank you for this video!

[@haynes1776]

I may not be a mechanic, but I inspect my truck, top and bottom, to see any defects and get it fixed asap.

[@MuthaTrucker]

😇😇😇

[@abrahamgarib7204]

Great vid brotha

[@goldenboy1060]

Great video bro. Keep it up.

[@g7cap687]

Amazing information 👍

[@barlowbrian521]

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 ✍️✌️📢🕵️

[@errolbritt5860]

If I may ask, what do you consider a "good warranty?"

[@barlowbrian521]

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.🦈🤔🚛✍️✌️

[@BoydPowell-1982]

​@barlowbrian521 you would make more money with your own service truck working on trucks then you would trucking

[@timmay2k]

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

[@brucelston]

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.

[@redmanrm1]

Great video. Thank you

[@fatherdee9748]

A great video. U make ur mother proud..

[@MuthaTrucker]

😇😇😇

[@The10thdrago]

Hopefully his dad too.

[@azizel9557]

Thank you the video awesome 👏

[@dennisn1672]

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.

[@Gibbowr80]

Thank you for creating helpful content! :-)

[@zimberticagames5291]

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.

[@jeditheagent1018]

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

[@Antattack22]

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

[@MuthaTrucker]

😇😇😇

[@rezahetson657]

Your good my brother keep doing the goods..

[@michaeldunagan8268]

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.

[@NormVW2013]

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."

[@jeanfrancois7344]

Thanks for this video.

[@kevinkevin6806]

Really like the videos. Mic it better sound keeps dropping out. Lots if information

[@adrenalinowner7992]

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

[@nunyabuziness8421]

Not necessarily bc when oil gets hot its normal to lose pressure in any diesel

[@jeanfrancois7344]

I see they have a shop in pompano not to far from I am gonna check them. Thanks again for this video

[@cliffnelson1174]

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....

[@JoseRamos-rj9dd]

To the host: thanks buddy for these videos. I just came across them .

[@kidanezere9607]

Wwwww it helps a lot clear conversation great job 👏

[@gavnonadoroge3092]

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 $$$

[@arianbrooks2399]

Great information thank you

[@Diegoisbackmf]

Thanks for this 🙏

[@ahmadmusa4829]

Love you Brother.

[@rubenayala2203]

I totally agree with the guy. Which I was wondering if it was possible to put an older engine on a newer frame?

[@dznuttzonyachin7499]

Computer Scanner does wonders as well !! shows real time graphs etc

[@thaarealdeal4349]

Glad my boy is a mechanic

[@davidoconnor393]

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

[@moorelance23]

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

[@CarlosGonzalez-ui4sk]

Keeping it real 💯

[@raydevlle7680]

Very nice that vid!

[@26jkoy]

Awesome information.

[@MuthaTrucker]

😇😇

[@reggaeriderr]

Need more videos like this 👍

[@TruckerStorm]

Good information!

[@MuthaTrucker]

Appreciate you brother!!

[@aztxtransport2776]

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.

[@aztxtransport2776]

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?

[@davidrmohr]

Thank you!

[@toddwieland7664]

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.

[@GustavoMartinez-sm6iv]

Very instructed

[@Nemesis19852]

Nice informative video my friend

[@SagatClan108]

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.