International LT series 2019 issues. Chapter 1.

[@LetstalkDIESEL]

This is the update for this truck as 12/14/2019. Dealer replaced the Temperature Sensor module. Perhaps inside the module one of the circuits was defectived. NOx sensor and Soot sensor were working fine after the test performed by Navistar dealer. So, at the end, one of the problems was solved because those were the active codes, the others dealer just checked the sensors but everything seems ok. I hope this help to answer questions about what the dealer fixed after all the diagnostics.

[@mertcalc3259]

@sj4tt at least it's better than maxxforce N13's. And A26 uses same platform with MAN D26 engines which is one of the most efficient truck engine series in Europe. MAN was having reliability and inefficiency issues in early 2000's but they solved that issues after 2009. I believe MAN saved Navistar.

[@bambambino23]

was it covered under any warranty?

[@triptriplett4285]

The reason the truck went down is in the numbers, 32,182 miles & 1,723.36 hours. that is a average speed of just 18 miles per hour. I have 2019 Lonestar 108,350 miles & 2,243.30 hours that is a average speed of 48 miles per hour, you absolutely cannot idle these new engines with the emissions on them, it does not matter what truck or engine you are running 18 MPH average speed will cause problems. This is my opinion however it is also my experience. Great video & thanks for posting

[@LetstalkDIESEL]

This truck can be idling indefinitely (idle shutdown is disable) but that it is the reason for the problem it had. As I said in the video, this is a day cab truck, so as you know, idle times will really high compare to a long haul truck. Thanks for share your opinion and watching the video, I believe in this channel people can learn from each other, like we do everyday in our lives.

[@triptriplett4285]

I did not realize it was a day cab, great videos you have a lot of knowledge on these engines. Thanks for sharing

[@hudsondonnell444]

​@@LetstalkDIESELall truck engines with Regen emissions will have constant breakdown issues if they are idled. The only way to reduce engine problems is to add a diesel or electric APU.

[@Jackknife-TV]

Here's how reliable they are lol Navistar late last week filed notice with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) concerning a defective or noncompliant component on its A26 engine, which could result in complete engine failure in nearly 4,500+ ffected trucks in the United States

[@LetstalkDIESEL]

This an interesting information. thanks for sharing with the community around here.

[@Commysumngtus]

2018 -2020 some bad connecting rods. 50/50 mix from rod mfg. they changed company’s

[@briansrm250]

I've got a new A26 in 2019,I've had many issues all under warranty just about if tows and down time.Currantly in shop for a bad engine,under warranty.Engine was replaced and now Trans will not shift,down for 3 weeks now!!!

[@LetstalkDIESEL]

Yeah, same happens to our fleet. Downtime and same problems with most of them. Glad that our company is not getting anymore of those. Thanks for watching.

[@briansrm250]

I'm not sure what happened to what I wrote,the truck has been towed 8 times,350,000 miles engine blew covered by warranty but it's been down for 3 weeks now.Trans problems after engine replaced. Iv been driving 30 years and this has been the worst experience iv ever bad!!!

[@Sloba1992]

@@LetstalkDIESEL I was thinking to buy new LT 2024 model with new S13 (scania) powertrain but more I do research more I find out that international build quality is very poor, that new S13 powertrain should be good because it’s made by scania, but international just has so many issues with other stuff than engine, man they are so behind Freightliner and even Volvo

[@Notsofriendlyghost211]

@@Sloba1992 I’m a tech at international they’re garbage lmao so many a26 engine swings , recalls for the connecting rods and a multitude of other stuff

[@Jackknife-TV]

Well all you have to do is go to the dealership and you'll find plenty of 2018 and 19 LT internationals with the a26 engine in them traded in with only 200,000 miles on them or less so that just proves that fleets will get rid of them early just to replace them with something more reliable most fleets will take their trucks up to 400,000 to 500,000 Miles when the warranties expire then trade them in....

[@pandrdoberman]

Where u get diesel and def usually? Navistar promises maximum 2 days for repair A26 in any NS dealership in north America

[@LetstalkDIESEL]

If you mean by the place... We get our Diesel from Southern California Lubricants. Our DEF is provide by Flying J company. I know that International offer that and up to 750,000 miles limited warranty. But as you said, it must be a Navistar Dealer, otherwise even if the dealer is certified by them, I am afraid that you will be seating for more than 2 days. Worst part of that engine is the knowledge about it by Technicians is so little, so Navistar still a long way to go compare to Detroit Diesel or Cummins.

[@Thegoose95]

our houston dealer is paying customers $500 a day past 48 hrs from the truck coming in. Total bullshit from a tech point of view.

[@pandrdoberman]

@@LetstalkDIESEL hi again)) how is going? Give us update)) please Love's truck stops become part of Navistar network

[@03focussvt943]

This is a Cummins ATD issue, not Navistars. We've got butt tons of A26 in our Idealease fleet over the last several years, running round the clock with barely a hiccup here and there. And its not a MaxxForce. Its a MAN-based engine. And 32K before issues is great nowadays, sad to say. We just bought the International CV trucks (rebadged Chevys) with the Duramax and one is already de-rating with 1,800 miles! For a diesel channel you sure dont seem to do much research. Modern Intl are excellent trucks. We've got Western Stars, Petes, Kennys, etc, ALL with far more issues than our Intls. Facts.

[@alexsangrejaguar]

Hey bro, would you buy an Used International with over 400,000 miles with an A26 in it?

[@teoft-cdltrainingemploymen3360]

Good video! Do you know or have heard solution for 2019 transmission lurching/Jenkins when back up loaded on sharp Engle like alley dock

[@LetstalkDIESEL]

if your tractor is less than 750,000 miles (Navistar Warranty may varies), perhaps you could take to dealership, right now, Navistar is taking care of engine and transmission under warranties. I hope this helps, thanks for the support to the channel.

[@Smoking2banger]

It's a cummins aftertreatment system, how is this a international issue?

[@LetstalkDIESEL]

Yeah, I know that this AfterTreatment is made by Cummins, Paccar and International use the same system as well. The reason why I think (in my personal opinion) International has problems with this, it is because they could make their own box, but for some reason (perhaps high cost to build one from zero) they use Cummins. Actually, these A26 engines takes longer to regenerate the DPF than Cummins engines, perhaps because the filter is better optimized for Cummins than International. This is what I think, thanks for watching and share your opinion.

[@michaelglenning5107]

What software are you using for the engine codes?

[@LetstalkDIESEL]

For international engines NED: Navistar Engine Diagnostic tool. For Cummins: Cummins Insite. Thanks for watching.

[@terrellscaife2411]

So if you had a choice between the N13 and max force13 which engine would you choose

[@mertcalc3259]

A26 is superior

[@carlostrejo5295]

The N13 is pretty much a Maxx 13 except for the EGR and SCR/aftertreatment system. The A26 has a lot of bolt on parts that are from the Maxx13 and are known to fail, on top of the A26 engines blowing up when the wrist pin bushings in the engine give out due to improper tolerances from factory.

[@terrellscaife2411]

Carlos that does not sound good

[@carlostrejo5295]

@@terrellscaife2411 same oil cooler module, same high pressure fuel pump, and same air compressors. They all like to leak engine oil.

[@terrellscaife2411]

Hey Carlos I really appreciate your knowledge and wisdom so do you think the 826 is a big improvement over the max force 13 and N13

[@valmariekindjerski5160]

2019 international with a26 Gravel truck. Driving the highway the truck just stopped running. Managed to pull over started the truck and drove. They plugged it into the computer and got no answers as to why it happened. Said it has to happen again and hopefully the computer will say why it is doing this Anyone out there had this happen?

[@LetstalkDIESEL]

The same thing happened to our international LT625 with A26 engines, but after few times transmission died in couple our units, if you see transmission light turning on just for a bit that could be the reason. Hard to tell if the ECU does not save the inactive codes, hopefully you will find the reason soon, please keep us in the know around here, thanks for watching the video.

[@doggtownryker7645]

Nox sensors all day carry and extra one if you can afford it

[@raheemtheinvestor]

Yeah the outlet one goes bad a lot on those not so much on inlet

[@porkchopexpress9654]

I don’t know how truck manufacturers are allowed to continue to make trucks that are problematic. Instead of trucks been cutting edge and moving forward we are going backwards whatever happened to buying a truck as an investment. Instead of these throwaway condom trucks That are not worth the plastic the made out of.

[@el-hp1lj]

im driving one now. its a junk box. feels cheap from every angle

[@jimmysturdevant9843]

You can thank California and the EPA.

[@mertcalc3259]

Only Freightliner moves forward with research-development. They are miles above PACCAR and Navistar in terms of research-development

[@hereandthere6877]

I bought a 2007 9900 with a C15 in it. The engine was manufactured in 2006, so it was the last year before they started requiring DPF's. The engine has 1.25 million miles on it, as such it's had some minor things required like a sensor here and a sensor there but it has been absolutely bulletproof otherwise. Everything around it has been a different story, first year expenses were $24,000 on maintenance and repairs etc. Which is about what I paid for the truck to begin with. But that CAT engine makes it worth the investment because I know that sweet girl won't leave me stranded.

[@pandrdoberman]

Avg 6.6mpg 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 I expected more from A26 (((

[@LetstalkDIESEL]

This depends of the drivers as well, do not take the numbers on the dashboard as the truth of performance and efficiency. Driver and truck must work together to get the best performance overall and fuel economy.

[@Misesian86]

I have one. Truck is spec’d for fuel mileage. 8.8 mpg. It’s a great engine. I had a sensor failure as well, causing derate. Needed a new in tank DEF quality sensor and a DOC inlet temp sensor. It was only a few hours of down time and I was on the road.

[@Misesian86]

Also, the after treatment is a Cummins product, not Navistar. These engines are doing great. Take it from someone that owns one.

[@pandrdoberman]

@@Misesian86 Tom u still have it? Can I find u on Facebook? I got questions about a26

[@Misesian86]

NearOTR околоДальнобоя yes. I have 4 quarters of IFTA at 9mpg or slightly higher. I really like it. I’m on The Truckers Report under the name Misesian. I talk a lot about it there. Reefer, 72k average gross, 12% DH, Midwest to North East and New England, regional run, then back to Midwest. Some of the early A26s have a recall out. The company that was building the rods shipped a batch of inferior ones resulting in failure. That issue has been resolved.

[@terrellscaife2411]

So is the A26 is just a redesigned max Force 13 engine

[@LetstalkDIESEL]

Yes, it is... somehow in a good way.

[@mertcalc3259]

@@LetstalkDIESEL no, it's based on MAN D26 engines which is one of the most efficient truck engines in Europe.

[@blakebreckenridge]

More emissions junk.