Might have made a Huge Mistake.. Buying a DD15 !!?? 😳 Selling my Freightliner Coronado

I might have made a mistake buying a DD15 in my 2011 Freightliner Coronado and as I star having lots of problems with it. As an owner operator I can't afford to have problem after problem due to cost and down time.
#owneroperator #dd15 #freightliner

[@shaneshane1379]

I own a truck shop and dd15 and 13 are the most reliable and efficient engines. Like all trucks and engines, they need to be maintained and repaired. You bought a 11 year old truck. All the gaskets and seals are 11 years old! I have a fleet of 7 Freightliners I maintain for just 1 customer, and the dd15 can't be beat.

[@MakeMoneyTrucking]

They are alright but expensive when something does break or start leaking. I have had ok luck with them but much better luck with the Detroit 60 series.

[@ice-cold8827]

12.7 is the best engine Detroit ever made..I drive one with 1.4 million original miles.

[@davesmith2150]

I have dd15 it has a lot of leaks at 800k but no drips it's a great moter and with the dt12 automatic I'm sure I'll get 1.2 million out of it.

[@lashan4636]

@@ice-cold8827 that’s the dd13?

[@michealarburn9861]

@@lashan4636 I think he is referring to the Series 60... They made a 12.7L and a 14L

[@chickmcgee1000]

We have three dd15s we purchased new, all have over 1 million miles, none of them need oil added between 20k mile oil changes. One has 2 cylinders falling behind on compression but still gets better fuel mileage than our Volvos and Volvo powered Macks. I see a lot of people complaining about them, we’ll eventually run only Detroit 15s. We’ve also ran a lot of ISX Cummins and got 1-1.6 million out of them without overhauling. All complex machines require repairs.

[@MakeMoneyTrucking]

That's good so far just stupid little things but when it rains it poors

[@truckermisty2.0]

Im about to buy a 2016 freightliner coronado with the d60. Glad to hear you say they are good.

[@Bigola]

My 2012 dd15 engine at 600,000k miles is toasted. While my series 60 engine at 1.1m miles still pulling great

[@serggla924]

Was it the plastic pickup tube? Or the o-rings?

[@Bigola]

@serggla924 coolant mixing oil

[@serggla924]

@@Bigola cracked liner or bad oil cooler?

[@Bigola]

@@serggla924 cracked liner

[@dankruger2890]

I heard the 2011' to 2015' dd15 start leaking bad at around 500,000 miles the 2015 to present are not prone to leaks, they fixed the leak problems for the most part. After 500,000 miles the emission trucks start to have problems in a really bad way no matter what truck brand you decide to buy.

[@MakeMoneyTrucking]

Yes dd15 are leakers for sure and yes the emmisions trucks have problems after 500k miles definitely worse after that

[@porttrucker]

I have a dd15 and at around 470k it began to show oil on the right side and found out it was thr crankcase breather assembly, it recycles the blowby and reduces crankcase pressure, when they go bad you'll see oil on the lower rightside of the engine , also at around the same mileage you'll need to replace the oil pickup tubes o rings and suction manifold , if you dont you'll begin to get a big drop in oil pressure , and it will ruin the engine .

[@timothykissinger4883]

I had 2011 cascadia and gave nothing but problemI got rid of it and bought a 2017 cascadia with the new improved dd15.So far so good

[@mctransportation9831]

Still holding up?

[@josemateo2622]

2015 cascadia with dd15 875xxx miles never have a problem

[@pytn520]

Check the crank case filter. Especially if you deleted it. Also when I bought my dd15 I bought the gasket set that includes all gaskets in the engine area. Ive replaced almost every gasket now. But check the filter.

[@MakeMoneyTrucking]

Truck isn't deleted and I will check that out thanks👍 You don't have any more leaks now ??

[@pytn520]

My comments aren't posting. Check to see if it's an oil filter housing or oil pressure sensor that's right under the housing.

[@MakeMoneyTrucking]

@@pytn520 I will look thanks 👍

[@christoph1039]

I call em the 1 hour nap starter. Change the starter in 30 minutes, nap underneath for 1 hour.

[@MakeMoneyTrucking]

Yes

[@raulayon9224]

Not a mistake just needs little fixing and will be good to go good luck to you don't be descurrige about this truck

[@MakeMoneyTrucking]

I like the truck but might sell for the right price

[@ECIDtrucket]

For the air compressor just replace the unloader valve.

[@MakeMoneyTrucking]

Too late replaced whole air compressor

[@Rachid-zw9eu]

great info thank you for sharing.........Did you ever though of buying a brand new truck?? i know it is not easy with that big payment every months and i know that new truck breakdown to.the reason i am saying this because i drive a 2019 dd15 company truck we have it for 2 years now and we run it 24hrs 5 days a week hauling fuel it only been in shop few times for minor repair and PM. you lose more money in downtime than the cost of repair.......

[@MakeMoneyTrucking]

I dont want to spend 150k on brand new truck and still have to deal with potential down time due to recalls or warranty work. The 2011 isn't the best year I understand that a newer one might be alot better like 2015 or newer. I'm going a different direction video coming soon

[@martinsantillan2538]

If u don’t know ALL trucks after getting around the 500k miles you need to start replacing parts my friend. My truck is a 2012 with a DD15 and 719k miles and working like new. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE MEANS EVERYTHING!! I’ve been replacing parts BEFORE THEY BRAKE!! Sell me your truck kid.

[@MakeMoneyTrucking]

Trust me I understand that I have had many trucks with over 500k on them and know all about preventive maintenance.i usually buy trucks with just under 500k

[@MakeMoneyTrucking]

Truck isn't for sale anymore

[@martinsantillan2538]

@@MakeMoneyTrucking Cause that truck was abused that’s why all those problems

[@josephgunter2563]

Well..engines leak..trucks break..doesnt matter what make or type of engine..with 1 exception..that max force...fix it ..run it a couple of months and your all ready to dump it...???you like the truck...thats why you bought it..its like a marriage..run the darn thing for @ least 1yr...add the numbers up..if this tractor doesn't give you the numbers you need..then dump it.patients is the major factor on your success as a owner operator...Good luck my friend!

[@MakeMoneyTrucking]

Owned if for a year now I'm good time to move on

[@Haulinglife]

Gees sound are nice. N GoPro video looks good

[@MakeMoneyTrucking]

Thanks

[@dillonb2345]

Before you say, the air compressor is bad, I would build as much air as possible, turn the truck off: and get under there with a spray bottle full of soapy water. All trucks suck to own when the problems are misdiagnosed for the more expensive and obvious parts. Older trucks with low miles are not as good of a deal as people think. Even if the truck has low miles you still have to consider the age of the unit and just because the miles are low doesn’t mean the engine hours aren’t through the roof, and if the truck has emissions on it, that idle time is not your friend. Tolerances on trucks are getting tighter and tighter.

[@elvisbaltazar4370]

I saw others owner that to swap their engine dd15 by the other detroit 60 series rebuilt.Can you make it, without you will have any problems with the transport laws? would be all it, a possible solution to you problem?.Regards friend!!

[@MakeMoneyTrucking]

That would make the truck perfect if I could put my Detroit 60 series in it. I'm not sure on the laws and regulations as I have no emissions where I live. I have been looking into this for a couple years with no definitive answer really but I might do it. It is expensive to transfer engine and wiring harness plus make all accessories work like air filter, ac, alternator, radiator piping ect...

[@Gstarxpress]

@@MakeMoneyTrucking I did that swap engine.. put s60 to a cascadia and blew motor in between my columbus Ohio going to Indianapolis for the first test drive😳😳 good luck guys ..

[@MakeMoneyTrucking]

@@Gstarxpress that's not good what caused it to fail

[@ppeliper1]

Im looking to purchase my first semi truck and working under another persons authority. Does anyone know where I could find a good place to purchase my first semi truck in southern california? I would appreciate it.

[@MakeMoneyTrucking]

I would look nation wide don't limit yourself to California

[@MakeMoneyTrucking]

Truckpaper.com , ebay, or Craigslist

[@travissk5036]

Thankyou for this video

[@MakeMoneyTrucking]

Jury is still out had to pay over 10k in more repairs

[@chrissmyers2884]

This video didn't age well...homeboy bought him an MX-13 or an ISX and is now bankrupt

[@lashan4636]

Can the 2014 freightliner dd13 with small cab pull heavy loads?

[@MakeMoneyTrucking]

It can pull 80k I believe all day long i have freinds that are doing it but anything over that will be pushing it

[@jeraldhogan]

That small dd13 will be fine. I run close to 79800 all day for the last 2.5 years with one. I have 750K on it with just an EGR cooler replacement after a delete.

[@mctransportation9831]

@@jeraldhogan why cooler replacement if deleted?

[@jeraldhogan]

@@mctransportation9831 you can't just block the EGR cooler on the dd13.

[@mctransportation9831]

@@jeraldhogan OK. Good to know. I have a 12.7 D60 ,but I'd do a delete if i had to run a new truck and had a shop that'd work on it. I have a local company job and thinking of selling my truck and getting into something else.

[@daneblackburn613]

Man I’m spoiled. I have a 9900ix with a c15 cat and the back of the motor is a foot in front of fire wall. A lot easier to get around.

[@MakeMoneyTrucking]

That's awesome that's how they sit in the Freightliner classic as well 😀

[@scottpratson7766]

are you in North Dakota

[@MakeMoneyTrucking]

@@scottpratson7766 wyoming

[@stephenreid5707]

Put the 60 series in the new teuck

[@ferminmartinez4822]

Any truck w emission system is going to take a sh#t at around 500,000 miles..Detroit, Volvo, cummins and paccar..if you’re in a state that they don’t care about emission then swap it w a Detroit series 60..

[@MakeMoneyTrucking]

Yup its at almost 500k ya im getting rid of it I bought the glider to replace it with a 14.0 detroit 60 in it 👍

[@ferminmartinez4822]

You should be able to swap it out from a dd15 to a series 60.. Or another option is to take out all the emission system..Don’t get me wrong but them dd15 is reliable when done right. What kills it is your recirculating all that soot back to the engine.

[@MakeMoneyTrucking]

@@ferminmartinez4822 very true the emissions is the problem

[@TheKidlyfe]

How much for the 2008

[@MakeMoneyTrucking]

Sorry I sold it

[@martinsantillan2538]

How many miles does the truck got??

[@MakeMoneyTrucking]

509k currently I have done starter alternator air compressor air dryer and soon fan clutch so it will be practically brand new lol 😆

[@martinsantillan2538]

@@MakeMoneyTrucking Have replaced all that friend-and more I guess the difference is that I replace parts before they break and my truck keeps going really well. I really enjoy driving my truck knowing that despite having 719k mils on it it keeps going.

[@reggaeriderr]

Did you sell her ? And if so what did u replace it with

[@MakeMoneyTrucking]

I still have it I bought another coronado a 2015 heavy spec

[@Gstarxpress]

I think your air compressor hose is leaking check that..

[@MakeMoneyTrucking]

I'll check it out Thanks 👍

[@Gstarxpress]

@@MakeMoneyTrucking let me know the update bro 😎

[@six-pac4835]

If you had it to do over again would you have bought a new truck as not to have these problems?

[@MakeMoneyTrucking]

I paid 30k for the truck and ran it for about a year with little to no issues a new truck is about 150k. I have spent roughly 6k on maintenance tires, service, and repairs so in my mind I have saved myself about 110k. Including the lost wages as well No I would not have bought a new truck in this scenario but a new truck would be nice. My truck payment is 580. 00 Month A new truck would be 2,500.00 Month With expenses and truck payment I spent about 13k for 1 year With new truck I would have spent 30k for 1 year plus about 23k down payment

[@six-pac4835]

@@MakeMoneyTrucking 👍

[@tonybalony6263]

Dd15 ain’t got no problems just buy after year 13 the older models have liner problems.

[@MakeMoneyTrucking]

well thats not good

[@tonybalony6263]

11,12 different story have like 6 friends same junk happened. Don’t believe me I’m sure you can look it up

[@MakeMoneyTrucking]

@@tonybalony6263 ya thats not good

[@carlosaguirre1313]

My Friend Good evening I think what you need is a good mechanic ! Regards

[@MakeMoneyTrucking]

Thanks 👍

[@Louis19699]

Agree. But the good one like the white crow. Not every corners 😃

[@Gstarxpress]

If u already have def equipped truck why didn’t u buy new dd15 Like 15-17?

[@MakeMoneyTrucking]

This truck was such a good deal and was set up the way I needed heavy spec higher horsepower and torque

[@royvazquez5611]

Just keep the century. Re paint frame and polish and chicken lights just put a peterbilt logo on that bitch n it’ll be worth 60k by then lol. I’m also on the dilemma about new trucks man idk if I can find a reliable engine like this 60 series. I.2 mil and going up

[@MakeMoneyTrucking]

Ha ha I know right that super trucker tax lol.. this will all make sense when I release the next couple videos soon !! 👍

[@AAL-uu9ix]

Bruh its caled an engine not motor! Motor is electrical.

[@ricksworlddereaux2397]

Dealerships will RIP YOU OFF, forget about it... 😂😂😂Then better buy same DD15 from the Auction...then you can strip one out.. For Parts. 👍🤔

[@MakeMoneyTrucking]

No need to worry that truck is getting sold no more worries I hope lol

[@ricksworlddereaux2397]

@@MakeMoneyTrucking Yea you can sell all, but to make a profit isn't easy.. 🤣🤣🤣I used to run in Junktrucks hauled good Money out, i lucky dot never caught me..I bet your Truck will be bought by a Immigrant, they will turn it into a Goldmine...

[@ricksworlddereaux2397]

With your Attitude, you will never be Successful in any Buissness. 😂😂😂

[@MakeMoneyTrucking]

@@ricksworlddereaux2397 I ran my 2008 freightliner for 5 years it was a cheap truck and that's how I made a lot of money I fixed it myself when it broke. It had a detriot 60 so it took care of me but with the dd15 its not as reliable. That's why I bought a newer truck with a detriot 60 series trying to run smarter. The dd15 is fine but due to the complexity to fix and the cost of parts I'm going back to a detriot 60 series. I mentioned that the company I lease onto wants a 2013 or newer so had to upgrade.

[@ricksworlddereaux2397]

@@MakeMoneyTrucking Ok. Good Luck. 🤞💸

[@georgiohoward8800]

Do you want to sell this truck?

[@MakeMoneyTrucking]

Not currently

[@sonofatlas1372]

Dd15 is good man

[@jeffreyweston900]

Only for the first two to three year's after that get rid of it!

[@ricksworlddereaux2397]

Dude find yourself a good Immigrant Mechanic, they charge 20$ a Hour into the Pocket, and get new Parts, if its leaking again you did something wrong, shut check compression each cylinder.. Good Luck. 👍🇺🇸🤔

[@MakeMoneyTrucking]

Thanks its good to have a cheap mechanic just in case lol

[@Louis19699]

Cheap mechanic not the answer for semi trucks repairs. The knowledge is what you pay for. Old timers can't work on that new trucks. Hammering parts in versus installing parts correctly is makes sometimes huge difference. I have friends have oil pan gasket replaced every 6 month can't plug up the oil leak. Mechanic reused every bolts again and again used silicone mountains still leaking. Solution replace all bolts with new grommets. Problem solved. I have 720000 on my cascadia. Replaced oil pan gasket oil pump o rings radiator nox sensors dpf cleaned hydrocarbon doser hole cleaned periodically. I'm not saying perfect . No it's not . With correct maintenance and professional repair you can make one nice workhorse. It's not going to be the Pete but will make money. If I'm you first check crankcase filter. Filters Clogging up after 350k You can check vacuum in your crankcase. Have luck safe drive and get all the money you can👍

[@ricksworlddereaux2397]

Thats what i told, cheap and good Labor, all modern Mechanics using electric Tools, Laptops, scanners, but there are good ones and bad ones out there, maintenance is of course required for a long lasting Engine, and gently driving too. 🤔

[@ricksworlddereaux2397]

Yes its bread and butter in Trucking, because Dealerships make you broke or Poor, need learn to maintain yourself or even repair if you can. 🤔👍🤞

[@johnirwin1137]

Problems of buying a used truck .

[@MakeMoneyTrucking]

yep they all have problem just part of the business..😁

[@timr1749]

You did make a mistake

[@Wqghfxz]

Dd15 is basically Mercedes engine

[@Addddam21]

Why you guys have all that money and buy trash engines

[@MakeMoneyTrucking]

Gunna go back to 60 series I think

[@razaghumman2412]

It’s junk very cheap quality

[@reddkal-el8160]

My DD15 no like working next up Detroit 60