Likes And Dislikes Of My 2022 Peterbilt 389

[@mrcinchcowboy975]

I agree, with everything you pointed out is what i don't like about the New Kenworth 680. Paccar 🤷‍♂️ Smh Alot of Guys up N order Petes with a Weed Burners, so they can put on fake exhaust. But if you order a weed burner on the 2023's, you get the smaller passenger step which matches the driver side step. That DEF eats your exhaust, its nasty. That another reason why they go with Fake 7's or 8's Stacks, they stay shiner..

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Yeah I have only seen a few with the weed burner on it like you say... to me it looks better

[@YourLocalShooter]

Looks stupid. Should have a classic wood grain dash with conventional gauges just updated look to them. Steering wheels ugly too. Should be old school wood grain with airbag and horn only. Jake brake is dumb. A switch is better and the trailer brake is dumb. I don’t like the dash and steering wheel design at all. If it ain’t broke don’t fix it.

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

I known what you mean

[@marlinpetre788]

I think you are spot on. Nothing beats the dashes of the pre 2000 379

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Nothing at all

[@jeffreysmith1625]

It is a good looking truck. Like you though, I like the old school trucks better. I'm lucky I have a 2006 KW. Cat engine, vent windows, chrome gauges, and yes, toggle switches.

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Gotta love a old cat 3406 single turbo engine

[@jeffreysmith1625]

Well, at this point in it's life it's sort of a "de-accerted" c15. It does have that sound. I haul fuel with it. Watching your stuff I just laugh at how hauling fuel is the exact same bullshit everywhere. I don't get any motor oil hauling adventures though.

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

@Jeffrey Smith u are right on the BS

[@jeffreysmith1625]

@@Life-On-18-Wheels I especially appreciated the one where you pumped off at some muddy sugar cane farm. That one is universal. Every time you get the truck cleaned up you WILL have to go pump off in some mud hole. It's like some conspiracy to break your spirit. I swear it.

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

@Jeffrey Smith it is like that all the time you get the truck clean it either rains or it has rained and you got to deal with the mud... It disappoints me to have to have a dirty truck but you know as well as I do that the job has to get done

[@stingerrgb2754]

summery of the video: old good, new bad.

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Pretty much

[@christrella3134]

That Jake brake switch is all wrong. The trolley is a joke. No idea what they were thinking. Most guys who drive trucks are "" bigger guys ""! Taller, more muscular, means bulky. Lol! I now know why the truck I first started watching you in is named "" Rusty""! Haha

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Yep exactly

[@Aris116]

Those new interior switches and the steering column remind me of a Volvo...why would Peterbuilt do that?!

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

I honestly have no clue.

[@mccallnobles5585]

When they did away with a gilder peterbilt or any long hood truck they kill the look of trucks I hate the two different step box's I like the old square peterbilt step box's on both side it looks mix matched but still best truck on the road is a pete no matter what

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Well they didn't quite do away with the gliders... they are just called a kit truck now... I'm hope the truck that I am getting gets out the body shop soon... it's a kit truck as they call it...

[@FRIGHTLINERDELUX]

That would be an AWSOME truck IF it was a Truck and Trailer :) Be safe brother.

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Thank you

[@raymondbradley6788]

I like gauges to. That LCD screen is too much technology.

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Yeah it is

[@hughjass4838]

In addition to the digital dash being ugly, they have a lot of problems. My company has a bunch and they can't get fuel and def gauges to work.

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Yea we have had the same problems

[@jamesconn1104]

La Pig trails & so called hi ways !! ha ha Yes Sir some of the worst roads. i wish they would have left the mirrors attached to the door, for the old farts that cant get twisted around , Ya could open the door & watch ya mirror. The Moto mirrors are great though .She is a Beauty !!

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Lol yeah i do miss the mirrors on door.. it was so much easier to see when you could open the door

[@robertestes196]

It looks like Peterbuilt is being torev up from the floor up by Old School. Peterbuilt needs to listen.

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Yep

[@lawrencecarberry1399]

nice ride love the flat top good luck Bud keep on movin we need you guys

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Thank you man

[@t-mact-mac5947]

Trying to turn trucks in to cars, truck ppl love trucks the older way

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Yep

[@LiberaTeTutemetExInferis]

Those trucks are no longer built to last, in 20 years time nobody will purchase such a truck, nowadays you can buy a 2005 379 and use it.....

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Nothing is built to last anymore

[@osmanrayyan]

I think thats how manufacturers make their money

[@stevewoods293]

It's sharp looker and that Cummings motor is a work horse steve from Oregon

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Oh yea that cummins is pretty powerful

[@Clerrance]

I’m a Cummins guy. Always have been and always will be. Those X15 are an amazing engine

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

They are some good motors

[@ryanbirmingham3183]

If you want oil leaks 😂 dd60 series are way more reliable and produce more power and are way better on fuel

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

@Ryan Birmingham it ain't a true detroit if it done blow oil out the blow by lol

[@grampageorge3407]

How can you modulate the trailer brake?

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

There is a valve on the dash for it

[@maxpuppy96]

They are discontinuing the 389 and they are putting them together with whatever parts Peterbilt has left over. Some have parts others don't.

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

That's what I hear

[@relaxing_white_noises_by_j1980]

It's true. The 389's replacement is called the 589. There are a few grainy pictures online. The 589 is supposed to be a blend of classic with modern design added in.

[@josechavez5482]

Thanks driver ,I’ll second that ,DEF is a joke ,love the Pete!

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Thank you sir

[@raymondbradley6788]

That rattling DEF door would drive me literally nuts. Yes I agree with you. Worst thing that ever happened to the trucking industry. That’s stupid ass DEF.

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

I agree with you

[@davidsuch5071]

That Pete is cool on the outside but I dont like the intieor . Dave

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

10-4

[@victormmedina1457]

I have 1996 379 with n14. And it come with all gauges and switches its old and feels old but the cuality drive is amazing especially with big stack noise.

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Noice!!

[@frankcampeau1033]

That n14 is a better engine then isx or isx15

[@JediJay84]

We gonna see about getting dude an older truck! LOL

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

I would take it lol..

[@abikerinpa]

Nice ride my friend ! If your ever through Pittsburgh Pa and need a driver , I’d love to drive it ! The thing I don’t like about it is def , that will put an owner operator under ! That safe my friend ! 😎

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Come threw Pittsburg alot going up to alliquippa thank you

[@abikerinpa]

@@Life-On-18-Wheels well if you ever need help … give me a holler , I do have tanker endorsement,but not hazmat 🍺😎

[@ninoatf]

I’m all new to this trucking world, I love the Peterbilts. Trying my best to learn about them. My question is, are older, used Peterbilts good investments? For someone looking to buy their first Pete in the future, would buying a used one be a bad decision? I’m a car guy, all my cars are 20+ years old.. I love the simplicity of them and they just keep running, even with high miles. Does it work the same way with Petes? Of course basic maintenance and repairs considered.. is an older used Pete just a money pit? Or are they also bullet proof & hold their value.

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Well That depends on the truck... are older trucks good investments.. I wouldn't see why not... if it was up to me I would be driving a 80s model 359 or something like that cause you ain't got all the computer stuff like nowadays... try and see if you can find a truck with a manual motor in it not electronic... manual motors are hard to find but are a whole lot easier to work on... I don't think it would be a bad decision like I said if you found the right one... hope this helps

[@ninoatf]

@@Life-On-18-Wheels Thanks man! I’m a long ways away from getting into my own truck.. but there’s no way of getting there without a vision! 💪🏼 I’ll be growing my trucking knowledge from videos just like this man! Best of luck to the growth of your channel 💯 I’ll be continuing to watch your previous videos as well, leaving comments too and thumbs up 💯

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Thank you man appreciate it

[@jamel5552]

The new 389 don’t have a large car feel. It’s all plastic. We need back the 3 panel dash the 379 had. I also miss the mirrors being attached to the door. I’ll drive one but it just doesn’t have that old school feel anymore.

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Yeah nothing says classic like the mirrors on the doors.... I miss how squared off everything was

[@grampageorge3407]

I don't like all that plastic inside!

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Yeah I remember when they were all wood on the inside.. they was built a lot better back then..

[@kevinconmy3625]

BTW : The truck is absolutely beautiful!I do like the classic exterior.Even down to round headlights.I might put the single rounds on with the visor bevels.Those are Bad Ass

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Oh yeah I like them to

[@georgewilson1184]

Yeah interesting points you made I agree Pete 389 great but you have a lot of little nuances that Are agrivating that Peterbilt should & must correct those armrests that can’t be folded out of the way is a real Inconvienence And another KZbinr commented on his dislike of the switches on the dash and me I like the gauges I am a old school type driver But me if I were ordering trucks I would work out all the details first before signing the order form and fronting any money good luck stay safe & profitable in 2023 me I’m out anyway because of my Multiple Sclerosis disability I had 17 years of local trucking

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

I totally agree about the arm rest the last truck I was in did have them where I could fold them and it was really nice... I wish you well hand

[@username_jr133]

That’s a nice truck.

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

It was nothing to bad about it... it was comfortable but I just prefer the stand up sleeper... more comfort

[@turbo5488]

They just don't build trucks like they use to anymore why because and when it comes to engines ill take Caterpillar Cummings or a Detroit diesel paccar i will not have because they don't last very long and I like the old school gages that they have inside of the truck like all old school trucks because i think that if you put an old school semi truck and put it up to a new truck and youre going to have a pulling contest old versus new the old semi truck will because of the gearing in the back of the truck theres my view old versus new trucks Mike i like all of your videos and right im trying to catch up on the ones that i haven't seen yet and I really enjoy each and every one of them as well and thats a good thing every since I was five years old we use to go to the dixie truck's stop and i use to watch semi trucks go in and out of the parking lot at the dixie and I'm a big fan of semi truck's and again thank you so very much for what you do for us and i do have alot of respect and give credit for what every truck driver does for us 👍👍👍👍

[@kerrywines4865]

Dis likes about it don't batch about 389 you only buy used 389pete so glad yo got it kw wva😢

[@fixitinthegrass6412]

Lol me being 5’3 a flat top is a stand up for me

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Lol yeah that would be perfect for you

[@christopherpope2283]

Where is your red truck who had

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

We didn't have it yet and didn't even know about getting it when I made this video

[@MrMan-ol4ic]

Nice looking Pete, you can change or upgrade some of the issues, you can delete it... or your boss can!

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

It's still under warranty... I pretty sure if he starts having problems with it he will eventually but I really ain't worried about it... I got another truck I will be getting into when It gets out the shop and it's a glider so I won't have to worry about those things..

[@osmanrayyan]

If you have a glider truck, can you make deliveries to California, even if the truck is registered in TX for example?

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

@@osmanrayyan honestly I don't know.... don't really plan on going over there

[@kenworthcustomlogisticstru8096]

I agree 1,000% that I don't like the new dashboard because if it goes out for some reason there is no telling how much it would cost to replace that ditatal dashboard

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Yea no telling

[@ernestmiles4901]

I do not like flattop.

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Yeah not the best for living in... not enough room

[@kevinconmy3625]

You sir,are exactly the same thinking wise-Old School,all the way.Everything you pointed out is the classic bemoaning,”I liked it the way it was,why did they have to change it!”Just like how I feel about about new cars.They had to Fuck everything up and change it why???

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Right

[@t-mact-mac5947]

Stop n bruh

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

✌️

[@hihikoan1me579]

Welcome to 21 century.

[@staceyellis9193]

I am curious that it is a 525 hp but has a black badged x15 . I thought that badge indicated atleast 565 hp.

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Black badge indicates performance series i believe could be wrong but I think they have 3 different badges and the black one is performance series..

[@relaxing_white_noises_by_j1980]

Black badge Cummins starts at 505 hp and goes up to 605. If it ends in 5 it is performance series if I remember correctly.

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Nice to know

[@cryaloudsparenotacts2387]

A driver I really do appreciate your reviews man you make a lot of good sense thank you much.

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Thanks man

[@olivertaylor8788]

I agree with you. Piss poor layout.Designed by someone who never drove a truck, Glad I'm retired.

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Agreed

[@BlackShepherd1112]

U should pull ur passenger seat to the most forward position… it will help with getting to the sleeper

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Didn't think about that thanks...

[@jopete681]

I have to agree with you that’s why I am hanging on to my 1999 Pete

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

I hear youon that one good ol classic

[@mikehamilton4357]

Thank you

[@LT.X380]

You are right about one thing for sure, that truck is very beautiful. Be safe my friend. God bless you. 🙏🙏🙏🇺🇲

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

God bless

[@abikerinpa]

P.s. we will see what the new model of Peterbilt looks like after the first week of 2023 comes when the Peterbilt 389 replacement comes out and see how they screw it up just like the w990 is going to replace the w900 !

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Yeah I hear there is going to be no more long hoods

[@cdocker3070]

The 990 grows on you .... I hated the look at first....maybe make a glider out of it if you can....

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

@c docker I've seem some good looking 990s

[@ftlnetwork6067]

The road he is talking about is I20 going through bossier city. That road will knock the motor out of your truck.

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

That ain't no lie .. Shreveport cares more about there casinos then the roads... I hate going up ti Shreveport to the gas racks and have to go across 20 threw Shreveport bossier area .. it will beat the crap out of you..

[@woofleplays4867]

Now i wont get into the engine and all that stuff as im not tell well versed in that but does seem like a lot of it is just being stuck in them old school ways which first vidya ive seen of yours but gonna guess you been driving for a long while now so makes sense. Most of the stuff on the inside aint too bad and im a company man myself so I dont care what i drive but I'll keep it clean and going down the road. Do love the old interiors more and prefer the same things as yourself but I dont mind these new ones much, just wish my company had manuals, I do miss slinging gears gown down the road.

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

10-4 thanks for the comment I've been driving for about 16 years now but been in a truck since I was in a car seat...

[@jopete681]

Why do they Gotta keep changing stuff that’s what I don’t understand build a good truck and keep it that way we handle it with the 359 and the 379

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

That ain't no lie I would love to have an old 359... them was some workhorses back in the day

[@jopete681]

@@Life-On-18-Wheels i have an 82 359 but and currently not using it because its a day cab! Hopefully I’ll find a sleeper pretty soon if we can get this country straightened back out and maybe one day we can get back to truck makers producing real trucks again hopefully! I wish Peterbilt would offer special builds of any of their old models I don’t know why they don’t do it I guess it’s all boils down to money! Stay safe out there man!

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

@@jopete681 thank you man you stay safe to

[@7892rl]

I'm surprised you are allowed to bring a tanker home and park it near dwellings. Wonder what your neighbours think about that.

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

My neighbor is a good friend of mine she is in her 70s and she don't care at all... I don't see any reason why you wouldn't be able to bring a TANKER home.... no different from anything else...

[@gavinpennington407]

Just subscribed to your channel. What part of Louisiana are you out of? I’m actually about 15 minutes south of Baton Rouge.

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

I live in Pineville outside of Alexandria.. thanks for subscribing

[@gavinpennington407]

Ok gotcha. I use to have in-laws that live up there in pineville. I actually work for Exxon at the refinery right behind the lube plant where you loaded in one of your other videos. Small world.

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

@@gavinpennington407 yes sir small world

[@michaelbleckler4379]

I'm a fueler too I drive for Quality transportation in Halltown Missouri who do you lease on too?

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

This is a company truck

[@michaelbleckler4379]

@@Life-On-18-Wheels got it. Nice truck I agree with analysis on thr newer Pete's. I had the option between a W900 2003 cat or 2019 Pete Cummins with the Def pass. Older cat with paperless and the hydropak on the pto was only a year old

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Cat all day

[@adrianguillot7697]

I cross you all the time around Sulphur, LA. Stay safe

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Thank you man you be safe as well

[@Gunna2205]

Done! Great videos, I like the truck. I like how you took the kid out and let him do work nothing like a lil father and son time. If your ever in Atlanta I’m here (worse traffic ever) hit me. New sub too.

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Thank you man stay safe

[@williambillwaynerobertson930]

I've always loved Cummins there so much easier to work on than a cat your truck looks awesome.🇺🇸🤙

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Thank you

[@lynnjudd9036]

Liked yours comments about the steering wheel. I agree that the cruise control shouldn't be there because you can hit that button accidentally which can make it a safety issue.

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Yep do it all the time

[@dnett6917]

I would like to have a truck like you have I also haul fuel have a good day tks Dave nett

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Thank you Dave

[@milemonster9098]

Great review. Peterbilt ruined the dash. It's kinda hard to overlook that when it's right in front of you for every mile.

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

That ain't no lie...

[@jeffsutton950]

Never cared for the air ride front axle

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Me neither that's just how the boss ordered it

[@davidsuch5071]

Amen about the steering colum & the lack of gauges. Dave

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Yeah no doubt

[@blairakana9984]

It’s funny how a lot of truckers have beards or facial hair

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Been having facial hair since I was in school way before trucking lol

[@scullytrucking5321]

Everything your complaining about r things u should have just ordered different

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

You can't get the old dashes no more

[@scullytrucking5321]

@@Life-On-18-Wheels I have a 2022 with analog gauges….

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

@@scullytrucking5321 when did you get yours

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

@Scully Trucking I only ask because by what peterbilt says is that any truck manufactured after July 19 of 2021 that it would be a mandatory dash... now that is straight from peterbilt.... you may have a 2022 but what is the manufactory date ... on mine it is December of year 2021... but it's a 2022 year model... hey if I am wrong I am wrong but that's what I get from what peterbilt says...

[@scullytrucking5321]

@@Life-On-18-Wheels I got it in may

[@jamalta3203]

👍🌷✋🇮🇳

[@vincentatchison4846]

We love it papa

[@peppaboy9]

Paccar motor is solid it's that damn def system which ruined it

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Def ruined everything

[@milemonster9098]

@@Life-On-18-Wheels They need to make building gliders legal again.

[@stompythewonderlizard286]

Peterbilts are beautiful trucks.

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Yep

[@7viewerlogic670]

Nice color blue. Stand up sleeper is much more comfortable.

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Yes it is thanks for the comment

[@kenworthvspeterbilt5238]

How much did you pay for it sir? I'm thinking to buy a brand new truck but not sure if I have to go for a Peet or kenworth

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Don't know how much my boss paid for it... it's a company truck

[@kenworthvspeterbilt5238]

Thanks for the answer and you'll be safe out there

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

@@kenworthvspeterbilt5238 yes sir anytime

[@tempestmkiv]

Yeah, a flat top is nice if you don't have to live in it... we sure liked them 40 years ago though! Pretty truck!

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Thank you sir... yes 40 50 60 years ago we were lucky to have a sleeper at all... I watch a lot of videos on here of how trucking used to be... you would have guys making a trip from Cali to New York in a day cab single axle truck and have a blanket to lay on the catwalk at night to sleep... I would have loved to grow up in that era...

[@tempestmkiv]

@@Life-On-18-Wheels I started driving in the late 70's with a day cab and sometimes I slept in it. Later I got a 36 and then a 42 inch sleeper and I'd be on the road with that for 2 weeks at a time, of course we didn't have all the spare time drivers have today since we ran two log books! 😂

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

@@tempestmkiv I know what you mean lol we all got a little outlaw in us

[@jaken6424]

The make a lowering kit for the def tank. Go to semi casual show and look in the truck parts

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Sure will check it out

[@jaken6424]

@@Life-On-18-Wheels the fire wire headlights are a good investment as well. They have videos on their KZbin page on the headlights and I believe the lowering kit. Semicasualshow

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

@@jaken6424 have to check that out to

[@tylerdunn6578]

Looks cool

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Thank you

[@remembergodisalwayswithyou6862]

I like your truck sir ☺ love from morocoo ❤ have a good day ❤

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

Thank you sir

[@remembergodisalwayswithyou6862]

@@Life-On-18-Wheels you're welcome. God bless you sir ^-^ good luck in your life ☺

[@Life-On-18-Wheels]

@@remembergodisalwayswithyou6862 God bless you to thank you

[@remembergodisalwayswithyou6862]

@@Life-On-18-Wheels thank you so much ☺ nice to meet you sir.

[@Колян-я4и]

Уважаю старички!!!👍👍👍👍👍