Old But GOLD! I Changed My 2014 VOLVO for an Old 1996 Kenworth W900

The main reasons why drivers want to drive old trucks are cheaper prices for the truck and cheaper parts and repairs, no emissions systems and also no e-log. Are these things worth it in exchange for the lower fuel efficiency?
In this video, Brian will go into detail about the experiences that led to him buying an older truck, the classic 1996 Kenworth W900 and whether if he's happy with the choice that he's made. He shares tips for those looking to buy old and shows us a test drive.
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[@chrisogle4698]

“ Why I bought an old 1996 kenworth “ Uh because it’s badass..

[@sladojes]

I am the manager of roadside assistance at a trucking company with 130+ units on the road. We have at least 5-10 breakdowns per week regarding the aftertreatment emissions. Sensors, valves, electrical issues non stop. The worst thing is most of these parts are on national backorder. The qls/def tank sensor is sometimes impossible to locate and the truck sits for a couple of weeks. You sir are 100% right and have made a smart choice.

[@3falexchina953]

We have similar experience. Just our old MAN and Mercedes delivery profit. Same time our new MAN Tga, delivery to us bankruptcy in the past.

[@xXDrocenXx]

The next thing in Europe. Your driver get paid. Sure, less mileage less money, but as driver/worker or anything else, there is a minimum amount to pay your workers per month. So when the truck is standing, you can't give your drivers less than the minimum, than the minimum is enforced by law. I don't know exactly how it is in the States, but it's also not that good I think...

[@angrysocialjusticewarrior]

@@xXDrocenXx That is the correct way. They showed up to work, so even if there were no labor laws... it would not be justified to not pay them because of a failure of your own equipment. The talk of not wanting to pay them should only arise if the truck and all other essentials are available and in roadworthy condition, but the trucker fails to perform on his side.

[@williamkerr1059]

Emissions faults are the reason I left the repair side. Sh!t so bad even Volvo couldn't fix it. Vcads "enter dpf serial no." Oh piss right off with this bs.

[@MandeepSingh-jx1zb]

Hlo sir im a Truck driver in Dubai I have 6 years experience in this job but I want to do work in English company if you have any job for me pls give me a chance thank you

[@frozenbits48]

My last brand new truck was a 1988 Freightliner conventional, FLC. I retired it in 1997. Did not sell it. Ended up building a 40X60 foot shop in 2004 so I could slowly rebuild the truck from the ground up. 400 horse Cummins with a Fuller 13 spd. 3:90 gears in the diffs. Everything on this truck is now new and rebuilt. It will be towing the trailer for my drag car. The day I turn 90 I will sell the truck. So I guess I will have it 16 more years!!

[@MrCharizardTCG]

I am looking to be a trucker and the older trucks fascinate me.. to me they represent what America truly embodies

[@thepitpatrol]

The first thing you notice about a pre emission truck...it starts.

[@RocSteadyNY]

Lol

[@iDrive123]

And gives everyone cancer.

[@thepitpatrol]

@@iDrive123 what doesn't?

[@specialopsdave]

@@thepitpatrol modern trucks

[@1990Redline]

@@iDrive123 that's actually a very faulse statement!! The particles that come out of old diesel exhausts are so big and heavy they lay down on the ground immediately, you can litterely see this. On emissions diesel engines those particles are in nano size and stay in the air so you can breath them in, wich I very good for the Pharma industry, more cancer to treat equals A LOT of more money, same for the car/truck manufacturers like he explained in the video..

[@gonetorumble492]

My favorite part of this video is his answer about going to California.

[@brandonaynesmay352]

XD

[@metaparcel]

I live in California. This is where the money is. People live here because if you bought homes and invested well and managed your business to stay ahead of the strict regulations then you can do quite well. If you manage your business incorrectly in California then you'll fail in the other 49. We don't hate people who lived here and moved on out or could not afford here. However those of you who never lived a damn day here and tried to make it the right way have no clue what it takes to make it here. The gas prices alone and taxes would send you into therapy. Try raising a family and managing a business on top. You gotta be a hustler to live here.

[@quackhead7492]

@@metaparcel you are more than welcome to keep that cesspool to yourself just don't come ruin my state when you get sick of socialism

[@amass16]

Good stay in your backwater cesspool states

[@frankmarti8984]

I agree and live in California and sold my last truck Cali sucks not just trucking

[@wadepomeroy8205]

I've been trucking for 21 years myself. I tried the brand new truck theory twice and both times almost went bankrupt! I went back to pre emission trucks in 2014. Older trucks are much more fun to drive, much less overhead, and if I choose I can do most repairs myself. God bless and enjoy the journey!!

[@Ichabod_Jericho]

I can only imagine dealing with the stress of the road for 4 weeks going across the country 3 times, only to blow your check on parts & labor and time spent not driving lol, enough to make a man go bald

[@willl7780]

im guessing the offset on fuel millage vs breakdowns on emissions engine pay for its self...what do you think?

[@techcarmusicgunlover007]

My father drove trucks for 30 years till he passed in 2012. He said emissions is going to kill the truck industry and he was right. CAT used to be awesome. They got destroyed by emissions.

[@hawkdsl]

No, Cat said screw that, and got out of truck engines.

[@RosaPerccs]

They got a big deal with the military

[@seattleguy8230]

Cat said they couldn’t build a reliable motor with enough power to fit emission standards, so they stopped

[@AsianNIGMA]

Yeah I bet international and Cummins and paccar and…. Will all go out of business oh wait

[@seattleguy8230]

@@AsianNIGMA Paccar is $hit

[@robertmintz63]

I am watching this vid just for the info , I am 80 yrs old , I have never driven a big rig , but I am fascinated with it all , and I still drive and operate my back hoe tractor 👍

[@ericd1632]

That's pretty neat

[@lydiacapps709]

@Hello Robert how are you doing

[@thisismagacountry1318]

@@lydiacapps709 Yes, Robert, say hi to the nice catfish Dude POSING as a chick.

[@909drummachine]

Same thing is true for the new backhoes. I live in Europe. All new machines come with Adblue and a lot of electronics and shit like that. A friend of mine had a lot of problem with the adblue in the first year!

[@sandasturner9529]

Your kind is welcome here😁😃👍

[@jorgechiesa2013]

They actually did figure it out with the new trucks, now they found the way to charge you more money , old trucks aren’t good for the markets because they don’t make any money at the shops

[@cb-gz1vl]

Yes if you look at Volvo and their revenue stream, a large portion is servicing.

[@interceptor7905]

Like everything else these days

[@cb-gz1vl]

@Maciej WrOtEk And I bet that seat belt warning put the truck in low power state.

[@theresadavis9962]

Love the long hoods. Unsure I would do well with them.

[@lorenzomoore6398]

And I am quite sure that most of the drivers can work on them .

[@gordonb1737]

He guarantees you'll have a check engine light within 90 days of buying a new truck. I bought my new T-680 with the X-15 just over a year ago and no check engine light so far with 130,000 miles. I also gave $134,000 for it. Not $200,000

[@cargotoolshop5319]

That's why I bought my 1992 FLD120 it's far from the perfect truck, but no automatic brake adjusters, no ABS brakes, and simple, I can inframe the N14 on the side of the road, stay strong, keep it simple

[@frankmaddalena8570]

Older fella once told me "the newer things become, the shittier they become" he wasn't wrong.

[@manaspradhan8041]

Just an old man trying to cope with the fact that they were just a dumber generation.

[@YUPTHATSGOODSOUP]

I don't disagree. Semiconductor might have gotten better; but a lot of other things have taken a hit. Everyone being dumbed down by entertainment to see concepts like "planned obsolescence" benefit semiconductor; but be a death wish for anything else that wishes to exist with a purpose other then silicone valley.

[@YUPTHATSGOODSOUP]

@@manaspradhan8041 Clearly they are only getting dumber. Soon there won't even be a generation.

[@PiOfficial]

Bicycles, cordless tools , computers, cameras, cars, motorbikes, boats, TVs, phones, headphones, medicine, sportswear, plant machinery. These are all better now. These dribbling old fools live in fairy tales.

[@chazarkansas1366]

One thing ive noticed about idiots. Young or old they make themselves known by saying dumb shit like that.

[@mikegillaspy1721]

98% of our breakdowns are def related

[@arireid1245]

YES SIR!!!

[@malyshevvasiliy9541]

So why don't just delete emission system on a brandnew truck?

[@mikegillaspy1721]

@@malyshevvasiliy9541 voids the warranty

[@agray_lowboost]

@@malyshevvasiliy9541 its a federal offense

[@malyshevvasiliy9541]

@@agray_lowboost thank you for the respond. I am not familiar with the rules. But, what is the difference between 'delete' and a 'glider kit w/o egr'n'def system'? They take a brandnew 389 and put a rebuilt 60 series DD , isn it? So I take a brandnew 579 , took out the engine and then put it back forgot to put def

[@darylmccormick]

I got out a year ago and never looked back. I see trucks now and call it a suckers game. I learned coding, a lot less stress. In the trucking game everyone is after you, DOT, regular cops, the government, people looking for a payout, dealerships, repair shops. With everyone looking for their pound of flesh from you you will be burnt out in 10 years or less. 😭🤬

[@captnkurt83]

How long did it take you to learn coding?

[@stkbloc9717]

How much you make coding

[@MBTU-ju8ts]

In Germany we say: "What lasts forever, dosen't bring any money"

[@goodwill7643]

You're correct, basically words "German quality" slowly disappears. There are some people who still trust it, but not so much as before and in global economy for Germany it has opposite effect.

[@hugolafhugolaf]

Well, older Benzes lasted forever and MB still made cash.

[@MBTU-ju8ts]

@@hugolafhugolaf Of course MB make cash because the new models fall apart after 150'000miles.

[@fartingfury]

@@MBTU-ju8ts 150k? That's a bit optimistic, no? 😋

[@patrickcannell2258]

​@@MBTU-ju8tsif that.

[@kevinkoz6296]

Excellent philosophy and ride. I’d never buy a new truck. Still running my old 92 W900L all mechanical 3406c and I do heavy haul up to 250,000lbs. Never lets me down.

[@benjamingreene5111]

Mannnn I just grabbed a W900L with a Cummings N14Plus I’m kinda nervous but I’m comfortable at the same time

[@dontadye7924]

Hey guys I'm looking for my first oldie but goodie day cab semi. Point me in the right direction to find one please???

[@dontadye7924]

@@benjamingreene5111 Hey guys I'm looking for my first oldie but goodie day cab semi. Point me in the right direction to find one please???

[@sandasturner9529]

@@dontadye7924 find something with a n14 Cummins or a c15 cat or a 3406 cat motor or a Detroit series 60 12.7 liter.

[@laynearaya3404]

I drove 1986 gmc general 3406, 10 speed over, heavy haul 3 yearsno breakdowns, super solid beast, outdo any truck today, unbreakable , drove it from 2001 to 2005oil and fuel , no other costs period

[@jamesmcfayden9778]

1990 kenworth w900 flat glass with a Detroit series 60. Bought it cheap and got the engine rebuild. I stand behind old school trucks. I think people who buy or lease new trucks are not smart due to the high payments and repairs and emissions. I've seen a lot of them go out of business

[@sportshighlights2838]

so what should I do buy a old school I'm new to this

[@Rhino-ux7yf]

What did you pay ?

[@jamesstarling3848]

How long you been in the business ?? Looking to buy a truck what’s the most important things to look out for ?

[@utubedude2842]

My 12.7 Detroit, 1 million miles, 7 mpg average

[@jamesmcfayden9778]

@@jamesstarling3848 been driving trucks for over 10 years now bought my own truck about 4 years now. Most important thing to look out in my opinion is the engine that's why I went on ahead and had it rebuilt. The truck was in excellent condition and well taken care of for its age but I just wanted a better piece of mind I still have it today. She old but a solid truck.

[@threehemis5566]

Once I did the inframe on my 05 International 9900i it ran great for 6 years before I had to do any other engine related work so if I was to buy another truck I'd definitely look for something 06 and under. Mine had egr, which had to be changed a couple times and the egr cooler too, but other than that it was pretty good for those years. Always got it back to the shop and never towed. The new truck guys would always say I was paying too much to the tax man because I had no payment, but that's OK. It's a better feeling owning the truck than it owning you!

[@LyTauer]

I am a guy from Norway, and kinda guy who is rooting for " all electric /environment" stuff. BUT....I like what this man is saying. Make a lot of sense.

[@mickromer6199]

I hear ya man.. truck mechanic from Australia and 95% of my breakdowns are emissions and electrical related... If I was to start a fleet of trucks I'd buy anything pre 2006, for Australia anyway.. re-man the complete driveline and go again for another 1.5 million kms

[@falconmclenny7284]

Asblu is a dollar a litre now anyway.. fark that.

[@jorgeposadas1192]

I started off with a 2000 freightliner classic, so I thought a new truck would be good, I bought a brand new 2010 387 peterbilt with a C-15 Cat engine, hahahahahahahaha 3.38 mpg my friend to the gallon. It caught on fire 9 months later, next I bought me a 2011 international, that got stuck 3 times the first month, 4 the second month, all the the times the dealer had to pay for it because of the warranty, they took it back and tried to get me into something else, I walked away, I bought 1998 volvo vnl64t with a Detroit and never looked back.

[@owenhoulihan9354]

This guy is absolutely correct!

[@Imhairforyeaux_75]

Thank you for making this video Brother!!! After 22 years of driving, I knew my instincts were spot on pertaining to the older trucks!!!

[@realsimpilot8221]

I am very environment-friendly. I do care. And I want to say, nothing is more environment-friendly than keeping old resources alive. Because nothing costs more resources than building an brand new truck with all that materials in it. I find, that only few people think that far. So imho scrapping old cars and building new ones is worse for the environment than keeping the olds alive and in good shap. And I also do love old trucks. Cool video, stay safe! :)

[@KagetTadashi]

And also keep the olds one good tuning too 😂 But nowadays human just like "instant" as same as my whole family (except me) and lots of my friends 😂 Most of them hate me 'cause I prefer and love old tech one 😂

[@channell11]

I was talking to a buddy who's a diesel mechanic and his take was that unless a modern diesel truck is actively making you money, it isn't worth it.

[@RebelTvShka]

It's all about application.

[@moblack5883]

I mean that’s basic business 101

[@PaulMcClellanmn]

No truck is worth it unless it makes money

[@channell11]

@@PaulMcClellanmn Right-he was more referring to people that buy diesel trucks to kick around town. You can accept the higher service and repair costs if your truck is your livelihood, but it's a bit harder to swallow when it's not.

[@dchawk81]

@@channell11 You must be referring to pickup trucks. People don't buy a semi just to kick around town.

[@gilbertoavina6156]

I bought a 1996 KW W900 back in 2019.. Cummins N14 under the hood. Great truck, raw power, just don't let it slip on the little things. Best decision I ever made.

[@URSoDead2Me]

The sound of a Jake break coupled with strait pipes is music to your ears and I'm not even a trucker. I respect what you guys do for real for real.

[@JARRETT7121]

What happened to the trucking industry is "we're here from the government and we're here to help you" They don't even know what a BUD WRENCH is

[@thomasglynn2282]

That's the tool that opens your beer bottle

[@NBHank]

Not to mention a Budd wrench ;-)

[@fartingfury]

Well, yes, they did help us all, by removing known carcinogens from the air. These emissions rules aren't about climate change or anything else that is still disputed: This is about children getting asthma and adults getting cancer, and those links are not disputed. Now, obviously it's a scandal that the emissions systems are still so unreliable, but claiming that it's all nonsense isn't any better.

[@jackf498]

@@fartingfury when gov. steps in to fix a problem. .their solution is worse then the problem was. their solution for less emissions is BY BURNING MORE FUEL in order for the dpf to work properly

[@fartingfury]

@@jackf498 The fuel burn increase is tiny, and the extra CO2 is worth it for the massively reduced particulates. I don't see how that's worse.

[@BM-if9zn]

You sure have a real love for CA🤣🤣🤣 I totally agree with you and I am sick of technology taking over our lives.

[@joenmclaughlin8920]

Real dumm dumm state ! Ain’t notting fancie about that state anyways 🤦‍♂️

[@Manuelsantosis]

😄😄😄😁😁

[@carterleal1064]

@@joenmclaughlin8920 Only thing nice is nature and all the different types of environments.

[@rayshobbyfarm.1019]

Technology should work for us not the other way around. But it looks like that is what most people want today. That is what the WEF, Bill 🤢 Gates and that guy from Amazon wants. Everybody seems to love adaptive cruise, lane control etc etc but they don’t seem te realise that that is the foreplay of self driving cars and truck. So love it, buy it and soon you’ll be out of a job... I’ll keep my foot down and my hands on the wheel myself thank you very much. Drive safe guys 🚚

[@BM-if9zn]

@@rayshobbyfarm.1019 By us allowing all this technology we become non essential/dummies. I love to shift/change gears for me is exciting, I love to drive and be in control of the truck/car whatever. Time will tell how much further this go.

[@anthonyramos3741]

I can't say enough good about ya brother... to me you are a great leader & mentor. You have good perspective, awesome character and damn solid life experience which you openly share with those of us not in the know coming up behind ya. Thank you.

[@shandong699]

All the old hands told me that the requirements for DOT officers to work the Banning scales was" their wives had to run off with at least 3 truckers before they were qualified to work the Banning scales!

[@montesa35]

In the Philippines, most of the truck operator also prefers old Japanese trucks (surplus) like Isuzu, Fuso, Hino, which their engine is purely mechanical but overall durable and reliable, and of course, they're also cheaper to buy than brand new Chinese trucks

[@biffmalibu3733]

Those Hino's are tanks. I drove one for an insulation company in Atlanta and that thing ran great.

[@robertesposito9871]

That’s the smartest thing anyone can do who is looking to buy a truck,

[@arfarms5711]

I subbed a few days ago and l Love the channel. I’m with Brian, I went backwards and bought a 1996 Peterbuilt 379 that was fully rebuilt and shinned up. I love to hear those 8” pipes talk all day or night long. Mine has a 12.7 too. Main reason I bought the truck.

[@danielneece6404]

Great vid, bought a brand new 96’ with a Detroit 500 took it straight to Stewart Stevenson, in Commerce City Colorado. Mike the service manager put his golden screwdriver to it. The next day as I was heading west over the pass on I70, thought my clutch was slipping so grabbed the mike and talked to the driver behind me, that’s what we did back then actually talked to each other on CB. He came up along side and back a little said hammer it again, no he said it’s not the clutch your tires are spinning. Wow was I impressed with the DD500. 1.5 miles per gal or 8mpg. This is why most company trucks are cut back could you imagine 2000 fleet truck at 1.5 mpg. Any seemed to have gotten carried away, really enjoyed the vid and yes I subscribed.

[@matthewmoore54]

This guy is correct, I've owned a lot of truck's and he is absolutely correct...

[@lydiacapps709]

@Hello Matthew how are you doing

[@vaughnlaycock7087]

I drive a 2000 w900 with a 60 series Detroit as well. It is a farm truck pulling a set of super b grain trailers. It has a few dings and scratches but it runs good and has the power to pull my trailers. I can't imagine spending money on a new truck for the amount of miles that I put on In a year. The sound of a Jake is music to my ears!!

[@tech4pros1]

Older trucks are perfect for secondary haulage duties, like farm trucks moving grain locally etc. A rebuilt older unit will last many years in those sorts of duties where the unit isn't in use all day every day. Also farms tend to be able to perform their own maintenance too, so a new turbo etc wouldn't be too costly.

[@utubedude2842]

Same, I will never sell my 12.7 Detroit.

[@Freyes2017]

I still drive a 200 T600 with Cummins n14. Starts every time.

[@HomeOverTheRoad]

Beautiful truck...I'm in a 2020 4axle 567 18sp Heavy Haul tractor 605 HP X15...It's a company truck...I just bought my own truck that I'm not even going to drive for a year or more because I gave the owner that put me in this truck my word I'd drive it till it was paid for...MY truck is a 2000 W900L with an N14, 13sp EF, 355 Rears. I won't pull more than 120klbs with it...and that is fine with me. I have my Harley Davidson soft tail under a cover on a lift behind the 567 I'm in now, and it will be going to the W900. I got into trucking, then trucking got into me. I'm with you brother: Old School Rules.

[@tieroneactual2228]

That was great hearing the 60 Series Detroit. It reminds us so much of the sound of the 3406B we had in a ‘85-359 Pete. If we were ever going to buy a older truck to use it would be a Mid 80’s Pete with a 3406/13spd. But they’re getting to be few & far between these days we imagine because of age & the years on the road do take their toll on them, no doubt about it!

[@johnowen6507]

glad we have 3 trucks with that set up. 88 379, 89 379 and a 86 w900. all 3406 cats and 13's.

[@PartoftheMadness]

I dig it, guys. One quick note, in Detroits you want to avoid 2004 and after, not just after 2007. EGR and those damn code 39 factories called VGT turbos came out 04. I worked for Detroit during those dark, dark days. 2007 was also horrendous when the DPFs came out and trucks dropped like flies. I saw owner operators go out of business because they couldnt keep their truck on the road. I was ashamed of the industry. Still am.

[@lopezlogistics2053]

True. Source: my previous 04 colombia…..

[@666yaoz]

As a mech engineer that used to work for mid-size engines (Cummins X15), the sensor regulations are becoming insane....

[@returnofthenative]

Smart man, best thing you could have done & that era was the absolute peak of KW too. I'm in Western Australia, our equivalent was the T904, & it was a cracker. I ran out to our remote desert mines with it, pulling triple flat tops. So to put you in the pic, Cat C16 (NZ), S22 Roadranger, Super steers on spiders, on 9 ton front axle, steel on spiders rear on 6 rod. 6 x 500 litre round tanks, walk in sleeper, icepack & all the rest of it. I did over 5 mil with it, before I retired 7 years ago, it wasn't burning oil & its still running. This is a truck pulling 120-140 tons, & this is what I did to make it do that mileage. Firstly I drove it soft, short shifting in the bottom box. A C16 makes its power low. I used ultra high temp synth oil in the gear train, the stuff used by mining machinery operating in 50-60C temps. Its expensive in comparison, but you never change it. I ditched the airscoops & put on the round MacDonalds separator type dust bowls, I cobbled up an electric pre start engine oil pressurizer. I think you can buy these now, but back then I had to make it using a rotary gear type oil pump & wiper motor. I installed marine sacrificial anodes in the engine block. I just melted some old anode & cast it into a steel pipe, then shrink fitted it to the drain plugs. I reduced the turbo boost pressure to 26psi to help keep the valves running cooler. I installed a sedimenter pre fuel filtration. What you say about the euro is true, but its with everything now. Try replacing a model specific headlight as opposed to the generic round, or ditto a broken mirror as opposed to the west coaster. Try re-racing a synchro or auto box compared to a roadranger, you can't, its cost prohibitive. & on top of it all those blasted sensors. You did well!

[@kevinduran9337]

Brother , I've gotta say your right on all points, great points on the buying criteria, and has ever been wrong about proper maintenance and upkeep!

[@repairvehicle]

Newer is not worse than older, it just requires different mentality. Having same mentality about maintenance on newer trucks as if it's older technology leads to problems. Why many people dumped old-school trucks because they were not trouble free to start with. Maintenance is the key. High quality maintenance gives high quality results.

[@mr.winkie]

Agreed. The battle between generational mentalities has been going on since the dawn of time.

[@PatChapp]

No the emissions shit is not reliable. Newer trucks spend way more time in the shop than pre emissions stuff. I don't hate the emissions equipment,but they've been working on for 15 years and it's still unreliable.

[@brianbryant4534]

I will agree with you till my dying breath that proper maintenance is key in trucking. So with that said, everyone can try arguing back and forth but the simple truth is that the newer trucks just aren't as reliable. Not to mention most guys out there on the road today simply don't know how to operate the truck properly. There's no such thing as a truck driver anymore 🤣

[@breakthecycle5238]

I'm running company at 54 cpm. I'm single, no rent, no mortgage, no car payment, etc etc. going to just buy a pre emissions rig just like that cash. I love those kw's. such a awesome classic look 🖤🧨

[@jimmartin7881]

@Robert Brien That's a jail cell on wheels and those are prison wages for sure. I started out moving equipment locally with an old junk flatbed until I made enough to upgrade and never worked for a company. I'd go work at a fast food place before I took 54cpm, they pay that because people take that. If I'm not billing at least 1k a day then I'm asleep.

[@eldiablo3794]

Driving trucks in my opinion is an art form. Man, seeing your 900 brings back good memories for me personally.. especially hearing that Detroit. My uncle owned a 1978 W900A when I was a kid, and I would spend my entire summer vacation on the road with him in his rig. His 900 had a series 71 V12 2stroke Detroit, too. I can still hear it now when my uncle would pull into my neighborhood to come pick me up. Those engines had a very distinct, mean sounding, fast revving, whining sound... compared to how the engines sound in today's semi trucks. Even hearing your Detroit I feel like that's the way a semi truck should sound lol. That's cool to see that you got your custom sticks one for your splitter and the other to change gears I'm guessing.. my uncle had a custom shifter in his 900. He had a cowboy style 6 shooter revolver. He had it rigged up to where the splitter was the trigger.. and if you wanted to split the gears you would pull the trigger.

[@sylvandespres7654]

yep,and those '''marvelous engines '''' were driving everyones working with it buying aspirine by the case,so noisy inside the cab ,headaches 100% guaranteed by noon lol

[@JavoCover]

Is not the new technology that is crap, is the recent trend to make anything disposable and make it the most "money pit" that can be ever made without being noticed too much.

[@DaygoSmoove]

I did the same exact thing. Just got a 93 kw t600, 30k miles on the Inframe, and papers to go with it. Paid Cash, no problems. Best decision I could have made!

[@marshalltate1704]

Man I put a bunch of miles on a 2000 model w9. 500 Detroit, 13spd, 355 ring gear. Drive local now but I'd get back in that fantasy machine in a heartbeat. Happy trails, hand

[@stevec6642]

I couldn’t agree more!!! I was driving a 2018 Peterbilt 579, WHEN it would break down I didn’t know whether to call a mechanic, a plumber or an electrician. Bought myself a 2000 Ford Sterling, with a Detroit 60 series 12.7 absolutely love it and runs great

[@Lil_Ruthless]

I’m 26 years old and I just got a cat powered 96 379. Freshly rebuilt no truck payment I’m sure I’ll suffer on mpg but man will I be sleeping well knowing I have something I can rely on to feed my family. I’m a 2nd generation driver my dads been in the business over 25 years he drives a pre emissions Detroit powered freightliner. And tells me the same thing. Thanks for the wise words and happy trucking 🤙

[@maxrockatanski9422]

I don’t know anything about trucking .. but this was very interesting.

[@Roberta_Esposito]

its a joke: your Exhaust Fluid is low

[@arrowdesh1492]

Unfortunately, neither does the gentleman in the video. 🤷‍♂️

[@markbuckles6609]

Most parrots don't.

[@sekou3758]

@@arrowdesh1492 Really? If so please explain Mr. know it all

[@kenhorlor5674]

These days you're not operating equipment. You're licensed to operate their software until they say you can no longer use it.

[@beepbeep4923]

Man thank you I don’t know u at all but I get a good feeling about u meaning you keeping it read about trucking we need more like u stay real buddy 💯💯💪🏿

[@laynearaya3404]

Now that's a truck bro, I had a 96 international best truck I ever drove, never left me stranded not once, heavy haul full time lowbedding, cats skidders,scarrifiers, but n tops you name it that truck pulled it no complaints fuel, air filter, and go.....period, 60 series excellent motor

[@Dennycox69]

Lol... I have a 2001 Volvo vnl with a 60 series Detroit. Would never get rid of it. I'm lucky. That truck has been a SUPER RELIABLE TRUCK. Keep it old school... love it.

[@comfysauce6707]

I hate to disagree, but my last truck was an '18 389 with a Cummins X15. I had ZERO, and I do mean ZERO issues with anything. Literally anything. I did my oil and filter changes, did my own grease jobs, and I had ZERO issues.

[@18wheelzofsteel53]

I’m driving a 2021 680 with an X15. I’ve put a 136k on it so far. Haven’t had a single issue. I’ve never driven a pre emissions truck.

[@comfysauce6707]

@@18wheelzofsteel53 I have driven them, and trust me, they're great. But the realities of this industry means getting a pre- emissions truck is getting tougher and tougher. So, might as well enjoy what we do get to drive, right?

[@18wheelzofsteel53]

@@comfysauce6707 this is true

[@petersack5074]

Hello, all. I used to own 2 of these; Mack B75 and Freightshaker COE with cummins 270. THREE KEYS, to keeping your pre-plastic/computerized trucks going forever. 1. DRIVE, AND SHIFT, without being ' rammy '....and aggressive. Be sure, each shift, doesn't ' jerk ' and bang the driveline. Use the clutch, sparingly, with gentleness only when starting from a standstill. Be sure your 'thinking', and/of WHERE you park, loaded or MT. When steering, only turn the wheel WHEN YOUR MOVING. (saves ball joints, king pins, front tires, etc the whole steering system). 2. Maintenance. Grease your whole truck, steering, driveline, brakepots and CAMS ESPECIALLY, once every week. Be sure oil/water and coolant, are up to levels, % of anti-freeze, etc. All fluid levels- tranny, diffs, front wheel bearings. Keep your clutch, and clutch brake, within proper adjustment of free-play in pedal; lubricated. When you grease the driveline, give the clutch brake 1 shot- every week. Check diff oil levels, every month. Try to keep swing arms, rear suspensions/bushing/adjustments, front leaf spring bushings/rubbers, all, in good order. (not rotting) Keep wheel alignment, as good as you can make it. 3. Buy only good quality diesel, with good filters, both for oils/fuel and coolant filters, with proper PH LEVELS. Keep air cleaner (s) nice and clean; changing (or blowing out crud) when needed, after dusty off-road conditions. Lastly: KEEP ALL GAUGES working, and within specs, for their respective purposes. Battery maintenance, weekly. Take a peek; water leves (if you got them) and look out for oxides/green/ crud on posts. Install soft 1 inch sponge, under batteries, to keep rocks, gravel/crud OUT. Vibration will knock holes in them. Try to not let the ' weather ' and other stuff, into battery box. Fuel tank caps; be sure they're sealing / venting properly. THE DRIVERS SEAT; If you have one of these modern ones, THROW IT AWAY, ( or use as beer chair, in shop, when you pick rocks out of the tire treads. ) GET AN OLD CUSH N AIR SEAT, OR A BOSTROM 40 OR MORE YEARS OLD = this will keep you, in better posture/condition than these modern ' pretzel ' seats. Sitting in one = you'll end up like a humped over - bent pretzel, with stooping shoulders and a low breathing lung volume rate. Anyway, GOOD LUCK AND GOD BLESS ALL YOU DRIVERS ! (oldguy in Alberta) ....no need to mention, the confusion around ' modern ' vehicles; all types. oh, BMW ( Break My Wallet) or Bring More Wampum.. ever notice, that seatbelts, came along about the time that they brought out modern ' plastic ' bumpers ?..........

[@w_6880]

One thing that I've seen my family do for long-noses is to get one of the rear license plate cameras used on cars and placing it on the front bumper above the license plate. It provides the wiring for several feet in length and a mock rear-view mirror camera that can be placed just below the actual rear-view mirror. That allows them to see at bumper level directly in front of them at all times since its hardwired into the electrical system.

[@davecollins589]

This guy is so right.. i have been driving for almost 25 years i have broken down more in the last 10 years then then i did in the first 15 years an all because of these chocked out trucks

[@icewormproductions7826]

Driver handy with tools could save a lot of money with these older trucks. My favorite was a 96 379 Pete with a 3406 cat,great little truck.

[@wskwsk6736]

True story. Unfortunately not to be repeated in the European Union, due to emission restrictions and higher tolls for old trucks. In my small fleet, I have 4 Volvos (FH) from 2007 to 2016 doing short distance heavy trucking of containers on 2 shifts. They break like crazy, I have spent more than equivalent of those older units in repairs. Usually ad-blue related and various sensors. Also, on off-the-road handling equipment (from 0 to 6 yrs old) we have new Volvo Penta engines only. Compared to "old good " Volvo 1250VE engines or Cummins QSM11, all new Volvos with ad-blue and other "emission hacks" make a lot of trouble and an unbelievable downtime of expensive equipment.

[@garylawson5381]

I have been driving a 2007 GMC 6500 for six years now. It is a large straight truck. I am 61 now, but when I was 21 I drove for Wiley Sanders Truck Lines. I drove mostly a 1988 Kenworth and also a rebuilt 1980 Kenworth. Watching this video really hurts. I miss driving the big rigs. Great instructive video!

[@rjespana12]

It’s none of the companies at fault. Unfortunately, the EPA is driving everything diesel related into the grave. Companies are always scrambling to meet all the new laws that people who know nothing about the industry make up from inside an office. All the pitch it to the public and people just absorbe it like a sponge. Old-school is definitely the way to go though.

[@jasoncentore1830]

I can just imagine driving an electric truck, I would be embarrassed to stop at a Truck Stop.

[@brianblackwood3120]

The epa needs to be put in its place

[@marshallsmith8106]

@@jasoncentore1830 yeah something so muscular shouldn't be run on electricity. I never drove a truck but one of my homie owns a truck and he looked disgusted when he saw Tasla and Volve concept trucks videos. He said that he would leave the states for Asia before being trapped behind something as ugly and uninspiring as those soulless computers.

[@ricksworlddereaux2397]

He is totally right,but these old Rigs are not allowed in all States.👍Detroit 60 is one of the best Truck Engines ever produced.🇺🇸

[@waterfountain4145]

I love the travel scenery, the sound of engiene roaring, the fun part and all, good luck ! persevering truckers!

[@musicalgapattack3583]

Got 210,000 miles on my valvo and no emissions issues yet, just one bad sensor 5,000 miles ago. Just gotta take care of it

[@robertferguson6433]

MY LAST TRUCK WAS A 206 PETERBILT, AND I LOVED IT, IF MY WIFE HADENT DIED ID STILL BE OUT THERE, I STARTED DRIVING SEMIS IN 1965, SO IM AN OLD FART. I WISH YOU ALL THE LUCK IN THE WORLD.

[@ROLLIN-DUB]

The I started my driving career. He’s 100% correct- if I had the money to fix a older truck up I would

[@clintonstewart4786]

And then you would have no money lol

[@simoneware9530]

One of the best trucking videos I've ever seen. Thank you.

[@errol6788]

I CLEARLY HEAR YOU TRUCKER. I HAAD MY 2007 INTERNATIONAL 9400I ENGINE OUT OF FRAME REBUILT. I SPENT 8 MONTHS BACK AND FORTH WITH THIS PARTICULAR MECHANIC SHOP HERE IN CONLEY GA. DURING THOSE 8 MONTHS STARTING IN THE SECOND HALF OF JULY, I WAS BACK AND FORTH COUNTLESS AMOUNT TIMES TRYING TO GET THIS TRUCK SITUATED, AFTER REALIZING THAT HEY I AM GOING BACK AND FORTH WAY TOO MANY TIMES FOR THE SAME ISSUES, I REALLY STARTED TO TAKE NOTE AND DOCUMENT WITH TEXT, PICTURES AND COUNTLESS VIDEOS OF THE PROGRESSION OF THE TRUCK, EACH I GOT IT BACK I WOULD RUN A LOAD, OR MAYBE TWO AND OIL LEAKS, COOLANT LEAKS AND EXHAUST BOTH FROM THE ENGINE AND SMOKE STACKS TO THE POINT THE SMOKE COMPLETELY BLACKENED THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE ENGINE WHERE THE TURBO IS.COOLANT WAS MIXING IN SIDE THE ENGINE TO THE POINT WHERE I HD TO ADD 1 1/2 GALLONS PER DAY WHICH FINALLY WENT UP TO 2 GALLONS PER DAY. MIND YOU I WASNT RUNNING IT ON ANY REGULAR BASIS....JUST ONE OR TOW LOADS HERE AND THERE WHEN I GOT IT BACK AND THERE WOULD KEEP THE TRUCK FOR WEEKEND ON END AND THEN MONTHS ON END. CYLINDER HEAD AND EGR UNDER THE BUILD WAS CHANGED TWICE TO NO AVAIL. WAS OFF FOR THE FIRST TWO MONTHS OF 2024 GOT THE TRUCK BACK IN MARCH THEM TELLING ME THAT THEY WENT THROUGH THE TRUCK 10 TIMES, WHICH I ALREADY KNEW WAS A LIE, AND I STRAIGHT UP TOLD THEM ......THAT WE WILL SEE. NO SOONER THAN I RAN THE FIRST LOAD SAME SYMPTOMS AND PROBLEMS OCCURRED, AT THIS POINT AND EVEN BEFORE THAT I WAS IRATE AND FUMING. RAN THE TRUCK AS IS FOR 5 MONTHS AND IT FINALLY LET GO. THE ENGINE SEIZED UP. THE COOLANT WAS MIXING WITH THE ENGINE OIL AND CAUSE A HYDRO LOCK . $46,000 IT COST ME AND NOW I AM OUT OF A CONTRACT. WORST PART OF THIS WHOLE FIASCO IS THAT YOU CANNOT FIND A LAWYER WITH ALL THE OVERWHELMING EVIDENCE TO EVEN LOOK MY CASE, LET ALONE LOOK AT THE AMOUNT OF INCOME I LOST WHICH WAS WELL OVER $200K. SO HOW DOES ONE GO ABOUT TRYING TO FIND THESE WELL MAINTAINED OLD SCHOOL TRUCKS? I AM SO TIRED OF THE INDUSTRY NOW, I REALLY WANT TO QUIT THE BUSINESS, BUT TRUCKING IS ALL I KNOW. SORRY FOR THE RANT LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, BUT THERE ARE MANY OUT HERE THAT ARE GOING THROUGH THE SAME THING. THE SAME THING THAT HAPPEN TO THE MOM AND POP GAS STATIONS AND BUSINESSES, IS THE SAME THING HAPPENING TO ORDINARY TRUCK DRIVER TRYING TO TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AND FAMILY. GOVERNMENT AND BUREAUCRATS, WITH THEIR UNDER THE TABLE MONETARY MONEY TAKING , RULES AND REGULATIONS IS WHAT IS KILLING THIS BELOVED INDUSTRY. YET I TOTALLY AGREE WITH THIS TRUCK DRIVER IN WHAT HE IS SAYING, AND THEN AGAIN YOU CAN'T EVEN TRUST THE PEOPLE WORKING ON YOUR TRUCKS THESE DAYS LET ALONE DEALERSHIP. SORRY FOR THE RANT....PEACE I AM OUT!!!!

[@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News]

That's a lot of caps... why are you yelling at me?

[@errol6788]

@@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News Sir I think you have missed read my email….lol. I am not directing a single think at you at all sir. I was telling your viewers how quickly you can go from making good money to being out of work and out of business just like when you are at the mercy of the mechanics these days that dishonest. Please do not take offense at all. Why are you regarding my comment as a load of crap, clearly you haven’t understood my intent.

[@Mrmanu237]

This is what my boy did and it worked out fine for him also.

[@doghouse416]

Yup,....I'll keep my 89 cabover till the day I come off the road. So many miles,....we don't even count them anymore.

[@trashratt]

smart choice!

[@s.patricklewis1189]

How does the cab over run. I've seen several for sale

[@doghouse416]

@@s.patricklewis1189 I'm not going to sugar coat it,...a cabover runs just like all class 8 trucks, depending on engine/trans choice. PM's and regular maint. are a bit harder because of the whole cab lift part and you have to make sure ALL your stuff is stowed, or you'll have a broken windshield. Now,..how does a cabover handle the horrible roads? It's a rough ride sir and you'll soon know every bump and bad road surface in this country,....and there are WAAAAAY too many. I have a set back front axle, so I sit right above and slightly ahead of the steer tire, I also have a air ride cab, seat, and front axle, gas charged shocks...and I still get blasted out of my seat on a daily basis. I also have a very short wheelbase. The benefits....awesome maneuverability, great visibility, and sitting up front feels good. I drove a "hood" for a short while (I cheated on my old Red for a week once) and never got used to that hood sticking way out there.

[@brocluno01]

You're a young man. Last truck I drove commercially was a 1974 Kenworth K100 sleeper w/ Cummins 400 and 13 speed. That haul ended a few years ago. The owner had kept it as his personal truck, so it was spotless and in shape. Prior to that, I was driving a narrow nose '63 KW real twin stick with a 335. That truck won best show a few times. It's not the age of the truck, it's about who you are hauling for, or driving for, and how they treat their stuff, and you . Good luck with your "new" er truck :-)

[@Calico5string1962]

"I love the sound of a real Jake brake..." Amen brother! Nothing else like 'em! Thanks for the vid. ~Al

[@daveb9370]

Agree totally. I’m not a truck driver, though I would be if I could. My dad was a professional truck driver for over 40 years. Love big rigs, especially cabovers. I went the other way on pickup trucks. I drive a 2009 F250 Super Duty I bought new. Love it, it’s been extremely reliable, but it’s getting older. Instead of trading up for technology, I still drive it daily and take care of it, and I just bought a 1979 F150 4x4 manual trans truck. I love it, it’s the 3rd one I’ve owned over 37 years. Just like you say, open the hood and you see - an engine. Cheap parts, easier to work on and you are connected to the road thru these mechanical classics. I won’t go any newer than my 09. It has some tech I like; not too much but enough conveniences that are nice to have, but when I go back to crank windows, wing windows, key entry, basic heat and defrost, kick panel vents, hi beam switch on the floor etc, it’s not a huge jump from what I’m used to. Great video. Stay safe my friend. God bless.

[@aleksandars9254]

The problem with big rigs sir is the fact they have such a bad mpg you go bankrupt in critical times like now

[@The_Touring_Jedi]

@@aleksandars9254 A Great Reset they call it...those bastards.

[@aleksandars9254]

@@The_Touring_Jedi yea… the great reset…

[@r1299]

Good for you! I was a long haul owner operator for over 20 years. I had my own authority and I hung up my hat in the early early '90s when Caterpillar came out with the 3406E. Drivers and companies started talking about scanning the side of your truck which we know now is a barcode to replace log books. I got the hell out of Dodge after that! I had the last manual 440 Cat 3406B. If I was still driving today I would do nothing but glider kits. Probably stuffed with a C16.

[@1320fastback]

Exact reason I still drive a old Dodge diesel pickup. The one sensor, crankshaft position sensor, I took off and threw away. Would love a new Diesel but we have nothing but issues with the ones at work and won't waste my money on something that is going to leave me stranded.

[@scottberry5266]

You can’t go wrong with a series 60 or a 96 kw. I’ve got a 94 Pete with a 60 in it. Sunk a ton of cash into it but it’s worth it.

[@giovaniphlosse7582]

just purchased an 03 Classic XL 12.7 60 S great truck looking to sink $$$$ into engine as well

[@faustojimenes2586]

The horror stories with the new emissions trucks...Good old truck will keep running and no expensive repairs among other things..😅

[@extremedrivr]

Never had emission problems on a new 2019 Freightliner. So not sure his rant. 😆

[@bluegrassman3040]

@@extremedrivr I worked for a fleet shop in a chemical plant, and when they started buying the Cascadias around 2010, they had nothing but problems with the DEF systems.

[@TJBall-go3gv]

I've been a yard dog guy for many trucking companies, hooking up pups, pulling out loaded trailers,and getting thing ready for the drivers, and dock workers to go with ease. This makes me want to get a CDL!

[@OKOKOKOKOKOKOK-zn2fy]

This is exactly what I would do. Pre-emmissions... All the way. Old School Rules! My diesel pickup will be along the same lines. There are experts who do nothing but rebuild the engines and transmissions. They are better than the originals. Balanced, ported and polished. Smooth perfection. There is no insane obsession with shaving a few pounds out of the parts at the cost or reliability. You will spend less to buy an older truck and you will also spend less in total cost of operation, and that's what matters most. You can also be sure there are mechanics that prefer to work on engines and not computers.

[@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News]

Spoken like a true old school trucker!

[@Demonoid1990]

I've been doing a bunch of research on going owner op before I buy a truck. I'm pretty set on getting a 95' to 05' W900 with a CAT in it. My grandpa was very fond of CAT engines, he put around 1.5 million miles on his 3406b T800 he had before he retired. I'm really interested in adding a propane injection kit of some sort, it supposed to make the engine run more efficient, add a little power, and reduce co2 and co3 emissions. I also though I could then add a little propane generator to provide power while parked and keep the batteries juiced up. Propane burns clean, is cheaper than gas or diesel by quite a bit, and only weighs 4.2 lbs per gallon. It's just a thought I've had for awhile, once I get around to it I'll have to chat with some different tuners and figure out some numbers. If anything simply being able to run a propane generator would be nice. My dad and uncles use them for construction work and at home in case of power outages. They seem to be more reliable, lower maintenance, and quieter than gas or diesel generators. Plus you can get propane just about anywhere for a much lower fuel price. I can't really see any downsides, or why more drivers haven't looked into it. I've chatted with my grandpa about, and he thinks it sounds like a great idea. I've just gotta do more research on it is all.

[@seyfsimba]

OMG everything you said 100% you said is true, Same thing happened to me 6 years with freightliner and it use to break down every 2 weeks and finally I decided to leave truck business and I'm free for last 2 years, thanks God you came out to talk my pain

[@JS-oy6nn]

My stepdad was a teamster and I went riding on a few trips with him and I knew right away that job wasn’t for me. I have lots of respect for those who drive cause I know what you do.

[@cesareperitore8740]

I hear a lot of owner operators talking about doing the same thing over the years! It's very true the new trucks are beautiful but have a lot of problems! I had to bring my company vehicle into Peterbuilt the other day and the dealer was packed with new trucks waiting to be repaired! It's insane!

[@jonw8183]

I’ve had the opposite experience so far (knock on wood). 102k miles. 2k hours. No check engine light. No emissions issues. X15 performance. Run close to 80k 90% of the time. Almost no idle time. PM/oil every 20k. Now I’ll still agree, longevity in these new trucks is dismal. The benefit of having a new truck is being able to sale it and replace it with another new truck about every three years. Different ways to skin a cat. To each their own.

[@cryptobond0079]

Back to basics is what makes this world go round. Good video 👍 totally agree with everything.

[@trainandtruckmodeler786]

I drove a 1968 Mack r685 dump truck out of Chicago in 1993 till 1995, went to the railway worked there till 2021....got back into trucking in February. I have had my triangles out maybe 7 times already....I never broke down till this year

[@jasonhawn1908]

I may try trucking soon, you definitely make it seem fun. Really intimidated but also interested. That rig is huge 😍.

[@DrtyDiesel]

Ive been driving a 2016 Pete 579 Glider since it was brand new. We drove out to Tennessee and picked them up from Fitzgerald. I'm about to buy it from my company soon, since it's got the 12.7 detroit in it. Only time its been in the shop is for coolant hoses and oil changes.

[@kme5925]

You know that the engine has aftermarket internal

[@DrtyDiesel]

@@kme5925 it might, its a Detroit Reman from Detroit Diesel, the engine wasn't built by Fitzgerald is what I was told.

[@DrtyDiesel]

@@tolstuiebear1646 We havent had many issues with my truck, our other glider we got from them needed a new ecm and a lot of other shit fixed with less than 100k miles. What issues have you seen?

[@stevewilson9792]

DrtyDiesel take it to Pittsburgh Power&get thier 6NZ or similar engine. 500hp-600hp all day long, 6-8 loaded mpg. I am looking for the "right" pre-emissions truck. Then I want to spend enough money to get what I want. And, I'm fine if it costs a handfull more Benjamins than I planned. Long haul, not long time haulin'

[@siamacktaromian1212]

Brian, if I ever have chance to be a truck driver, I'd do the same thing. It's one of them things you know but you have to hear it from a pro.

[@antoniocapilupi1225]

You SIR just swayed me to kenworth, was looking at peterbuilt and kenworth is growing on me

[@Vickyvee97]

My First Truck (and Vehicle in general) I drove was my father's 1979 Kenworth w900A "longnose" when I was 15 years old and I was instantly hooked and I knew that was the truck for me. I got my cdl a few years ago and I've been working my butt off out of in a old '18 Volvo company truck intill I can afford a late 90's W900 myself. The mule I drive like I said it's a volvo VNL and its in the shop every other month for emissions crap and it's great motivation to get out of those plastic rat traps.

[@CraigPetty555]

You're almost right!! My last two T680's (paccar) have given me almost 700,000 miles of trouble free service. Never a single emissions issue. I doubt very suriously that any other manufacturer can say that.

[@ruxoneto6560]

You are one of the lucky few!!! I'll bet your engine has been deleted!!

[@CraigPetty555]

Nope, not deleted! Just excellent trucks. I'm in a 2020 now, and it has 300,000 on it, and it has never broke down. A new windshield is all.

[@I-JAH_SHILO]

Yr like a kid that found a lost toy. Yr one satisfied customer, great video.

[@paulpiscina5906]

Totally agree with you, I work as a driver in the U.K. the company I work for run 100% Daf and up to euro 6 they have served them very well over the past 30 years. But since the introduction of Euro 6 we have problem after problem, more so in the smaller trucks like the Daf LF with the 6.7 Cummins. I’m a huge Cummins fan but that engine is now literally a liability it has zero power, we have two off the road at press both needing rebuilds at 300k!!! Think you’ve done the right thing good luck for the future.

[@lolbuster01]

The short time I was in diesel field, I loved the DT466E it's small and reliable. Had a few with bad oil switches, but if you unplug them, they start fine.

[@RealButcher]

I think this is the best route. Remember that right to repair shitttt Hope more people go this way. Even buying a new car, it's the same.