The truth about the 60 series/Is 60 series a good engine/What is a 60 series/Should I buy 60 Series?

[@ricardovaldez2117]

I will take a 60 series problem any day over any other engine. 60 series is the best reliable engine ever built

[@sandasturner9529]

Easiest to fix too I believe.

[@popsxbox]

I had two Pete’s with the 60 series Detroit and never had any major issues. I ran the overhead at 300,000 intervals, used ac delco oil and changed it at 13,000 intervals with Lucas oil treatment additive. I did add Lucas fuel treatment once a month. They were good engines and were reliable for me. I would run about 72 mph on average. 10 speed with 470 rears and tall rubber. Don’t drive anymore but had a good career OTR.

[@thisismagacountry1318]

What year Pete's? I'm considering becoming an owner operator. What mpg were you getting?

[@dieselmutt8865]

Most Series 60's would outrun any Cat when the Cat would have to stop at the fuel pump.

[@popsxbox]

@@dieselmutt8865 I really had tremendous luck with both Detroit engines. I would get good fuel mileage and was usually pulling 44-47 thousand all the time. Ran NE and mid west mostly. My buddies we’re running cat’s and they were always having pump issues. Thanks for the reply.

[@sonofmontezuma3732]

60 series was a real threat to cat , better fuel mileage , extremely durable, on down fall could never out ran a cat if that matters but the 60 series overall was extremely profitable

[@truckingjamaicans5045]

Tune it n its a different thing ..stroke of 167 mm longer than a 3406e n 6nz

[@sonofmontezuma3732]

@@truckingjamaicans5045 coming out of San Antonio fully loaded with cattle never had a 60 pass the cat powered KW remember you can turn the wick up on that cat up too! Pipes glowing in the night and turbo whistling

[@truckingjamaicans5045]

@@sonofmontezuma3732 i knw ..n14s lol nobody tunes those thing its isx s60 n cat

[@DavidDallas3343]

I think caterpillar 6nz was way better than Detroit fuel mileage maybe not as far as reliability and performance 6nz was a beast and still is

[@sonofmontezuma3732]

@@DavidDallas3343 mx where good to , you can really turn the wick up with c18 cam or a marine cam

[@ej4851]

I own a 04 14l and had the egr removed and runs like a champ. I’ve had it for three years and still going strong.

[@BizzyBone4Life]

Same here, had it cut out and removed, custom pipe built, re tuned and overhaul..it's a beast.

[@MesaMinis]

What does a delete do

[@fernb473]

I have a 2005 Columbia with a 14.0 60 series I bought with 700 thousand miles Deleted egr and now I have 1 million 200 thousand and doesn't burn oil and have done no major repairs to it And still running strong. And before that I had a century with a 12.7 and traded for this one and it had 1 mil 500 and it was still Running good. One thing I always did was change oil every 10000 miles with mobile delvac.

[@biggdre337]

Damn every month

[@carloss9360]

Detroit 60 are the best and the parts are cheap and easy to find. Just make sure the engine is 06 and down.

[@thomasbeck9075]

You obviously have never driven the old Cummins and Caterpillar. Because you would hate a Detroit if you had

[@bigpatsunderthehood5552]

I have a 2005 14 liter it have 924k on it I’ve only had issues with turbos and normal stuff like cooling system components otherwise I’m pleased with it

[@392_choppa]

Have a 06' century. rebuilt 14l 60 series ,egr delete, new borg turbo ect. 600hp for the last 436,389 miles. Love it. Looking for another cash truck with a decent foundation and 60 series tobuild my fleet with. This 06' 15k cash money. Made me 279,078$ net last year. Even in these times. Love a detroit 60

[@jeffouellette9946]

Had a 60 series in an 01 Volvo. It was actually a lease truck through Ryder. This truck would do 80 miles an hour and believe me you may have to drop one gear maybe two at the most. This motor and this truck was badass.

[@daviddemastus9489]

I have a 99 volvo with 12.7 . it's the reason I bought this truck and will not depart with it. You can't beat the 60 series.

[@thisismagacountry1318]

What's your mpg and oil change intervals?

[@robertorodriguez3438]

I have a freightliner columbia, the airbags drop quickly and I changed the four new bags and also the height adjustment valve. There is no air leak in the lines but the problem continues, it could be that.

[@robertrider567]

In the time it was the best damn engine. Poor mans work horse. Hightest mile in-frame 1.8 mill miles. Loved working on 60!

[@thisismagacountry1318]

Can your shop do the egr delete and turbo swap to a 12.7 turbo? I've heard that works well.

[@robertrider567]

@@thisismagacountry1318 ive been retired for 4 yrs sorry

[@thisismagacountry1318]

@@robertrider567 Any mechanic you recommend as diligent as yourself?

[@CarlosDieselElectric]

Great engine. 12.7 and even the 14L (EPA07). My customers have over 1,000,000 miles and still climbing. I tell my customers they are almost bulletproof.

[@thisismagacountry1318]

One post recommended deleting the EGR and swapping the turbo for a 12.7 turbo. Can your shop do the work and how much is it?

[@CarlosDieselElectric]

@@thisismagacountry1318 not something our shop can do. The 2004-2007 had EGR issues and people can delete it and swap it with the 12.7L

[@carmello000jp]

@@CarlosDieselElectric I just had that done on my 14l 06 century. And the ecu was programmed and tuned. Why is the truck slamming back in the seat now? It’s never ever done that before l… ever

[@thollins6582]

Ran into a heavy hauler once with a 14L. Tune n aftermarket Turbo that Bi... sounded like a CAT NO BS. Even ran like ONE.

[@Ty81494]

Mines tuned at close to 750hp and 2400 torque custom tune non wastegate turbo straight open exhaust

[@scottruch76]

There ain't nothing like the roar of a 60 Series going uphill

[@jessemontana2393]

I have a 2007 14l with 1.3 million on original engine, no overhaul.

[@mauricemotors8207]

Hey love you videos man I’m a diesel tech but I’m always trying to learn can you perhaps do videos on the Cummins ISM and isx?

[@truckingjamaicans5045]

Love the ddec 4 12.7 14ls need some tuning n delete n its very strong

[@TATEXPRESSINC]

@Trucking Jamaicans, we appericate the support. Yes, we had a 12.7 liter runing from south to mid-west, very reailbe. Any unit may be reliable with a solid maintenance plan and care. 🇯🇲

[@truckingjamaicans5045]

@@TATEXPRESSINC true

[@rrosajr1]

Had a 2006,turbo would cut off and come back on ,had to replace wire harness, main seal oil leak is common also, thing was a tank though,low radiator fluid sensor goes bad also if you live in cold weather region causing engine to shut down.

[@TATEXPRESSINC]

@rrosajr1, thank you for sharing. You are correct; the coolant level sensor is a common issue as well. Replacing wiring harnesses is best practice with high mileage engines. Especially if the engine has been overhauled multiple times.

[@blankblank3397]

So true on my 12.7... i was running back roads of wyo when 80 was shutdown alll night temp was maybe 8° snow and ice. Once I finally got back close to 80 where it was open I shutdown slept got up and took off the next am and truck shut down at the fuel island! I figured it out after maybe 30 mins and just unplugged it and made a little jumper wire but man if that would've happened the night b4 in the mountains......👎

[@rrosajr1]

@@TATEXPRESSINCNo problem brother, your right it happened a 2nd time swapped harness back on road

[@rrosajr1]

@@blankblank3397 yup the jumper wire 😂😂😂 🤫🤫🤫

[@monrouge24]

I’m really debating swapping my DD15 for a 2001 12.7 60 series.

[@dinosworkshop6870]

The most dependable engine on the road!

[@albaniansk8er]

In my glider I have a 1999 60 series 12.7 over haul with PDI turbo, manifold and computer flasher. 600 horse power

[@MasterWitchDoctor]

those Full Tilt manifolds dont leak like the factory ones

[@jessejohnson6435]

Great Knowledge! Good look into these engines cheers man

[@richuncle9689]

A shame they don’t make this engine anymore. One of the greatest ever built. Miss it a lot

[@charleshall4218]

I have a 07 14l Detroit. It's in the shop and the mechanic told me that two injectors are bad because of water damage. He said it needs a new head without even pressure testing the head. He didn't check the injector cups or anything. Wants me to spend 4000 dollars without any testing. What are your thoughts?

[@alexbill2746]

i have s60 14l. i no dpf,egr and vgt torbo, i put 171702 BorgWarner Turbocharger. what you are think about Mobil Delvac™ Extreme 15W-40 is a synthetic.? if i use this oli can i make 18000 mile ?

[@morrisdennis]

I have a new 12.7 1998 its awesome

[@davinderswagh2094]

I got 2006 dd60 I recently got inframe and its not boosting properly sometimes it give 35psi and comes down to 25 something We checked sensors cleaned egr cooler checked turbo Please advise on this

[@chucktaylor7384]

I have and run a 2001 575 HK every day. I had it rebuilt at Detroit Diesel at 1.4 million with Geniune detroit parts. The only problem I have had ongoing is that it will not build heat in the cold. even at high idle, It runs at 165 degrees. when I'm working it, it runs at 175-180 max. I love this engine but after having it tuned to 600 and putting a fancy exhaust manifold, turbo and tune by Leon on it, nothing seems to fix it. I'm all out of ideas. please help. I'll bring it to you.

[@jassemq6r]

You probably have the wrong temp thermostat open yours and try to put higher temps thermostats go up by 10 degrees only this will fix your low temp problem!!!

[@Livestockhaulin]

Sounds like the EGR and DPF gotta get ✂️

[@ελευθερία-ε2ο]

2006 DD60 vs cummins ISM in similarconditionaround 70k miles in RV. Which one would you recommend. Thank you

[@axist1235]

I have an 09 freightliner Columbia with Detroit 60 14L, it has problem going up hills, when I press the fuel pedal, I could hear the piston knocking harder. I believe it’s deleted. But first truck and I would like to know what I need to do to the engine so it could ride like a champ. ??????? Any suggestions???

[@lanceallday647]

Is DDec 5 considered 2004 series 60 14 liter model?

[@bikerboy2k142]

@TAT NOW do a video on the Cummins ISX from early models to late....

[@ericjamison8063]

I looking at a 1998 truck with a 2005 reman 14l in it . What do I need to look for?

[@Silent_Rooster]

This video was helpful and insightful 👏 thank you! I have a 14L and even I didn't know all these pros and cons.

[@TATEXPRESSINC]

I am glad it was helpful. Be sure to sub for more content. 👍🏼🔧

[@margaritacastillocano9085]

This Is a great video!!!! Could i make a Frankestein on a ddec 6 if i exchange the head arnés and ecm of ddec4? Regards from.mexico

[@MidNightRunner1985]

I have a 03 60 with a egr cooler. Have a issue with the injectors so I replaced them all. But after replacing the injectors I’ve been having a oil pressure issue. Went to hook up the pressure tester and notice that the oil pressure sensor was not in the location where all the diagrams said it should b in fact it’s not anywhere On the engine. 😵‍💫 I found the sensor plug and it has a bypass jumper on it. Has anyone seen this b4? Please help

[@hustleman357]

Do your shop program them? Like if I want more horsepower,etc

[@brucebastian5657]

I worked at Detroit Diesel testing engine's and I did the 14 L. Have you had any problems with the the intake turbo blades discinigrate?

[@YGORCRUZ]

Hi! I’m a Volvo/Mack technician and there’s a 2008 Freightliner with a d60 engine that I’m thinking about buying it. Owner had new transmission installed and said that all the sudden coolant got sucked in and seized the engine according to him. I don’t know the mileage yet but do you think? Liners? Head gasket ? I don’t have experience on those . Thanks

[@GodZilla-tv6gr]

Lol I bet that's the same freightliner columbia I'm looking at,the guy messaged me and said the engine is gone has no engine 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@abrahamfsahaye1260]

Thankyou .I will be there aoon

[@kennethtomaszewski3795]

What about the earliest 11.1s?

[@paulputnam2305]

Great Job

[@RealMC77]

What’s going on? Good vids…keep up the good work. Question: I have an 2006 Volvo and is thinking about engine swap, but was curious, can you insert a Series 60 14L into a Volvo (know that the harness, etc… would have to be changed out)?

[@RealMC77]

I would swap for an 2006 Series 60 14L/Pre-Emissions

[@JeremyB1039]

Got a 2013 Pete 587 with a 06 Detroit in it lol a beast

[@jorgegudino6488]

My 05 freightliner has 1.672123 miles and keep

[@elwaters4635]

Best video ever

[@dewaynemorris2325]

I can wait to give his take on the dd15😂

[@romerodavid3622]

What is the best one to get

[@dalp6657]

I guess they call after 2007 a Frankenstein engine….and is right.

[@BrandonSolid]

Thanks you man.

[@erich7210]

What’s your hourly rate?

[@TATEXPRESSINC]

Thanks for watching. We have package deals and flat rates for specific jobs. We offer estimates before repairs after we have correctly diagnosed drivers’ primary concerns. 👍🏼🔧💪🏼🧐

[@davidsignor7931]

@@TATEXPRESSINC that wasn't the correct answer to the question he did not ask what deals you have he specifically asked what your hourly rate is so answer the question thanks

[@AC-eo8kv]

@@davidsignor7931So what's the answer David

[@davidsignor7931]

@@AC-eo8kv you tell me I have not heard an hourly rate yet

[@dortega1404]

@@TATEXPRESSINC I’m in Ca how much I can get for 2001 12.7L in good working condition? Have to stop do to CARB. Please respond

[@rosstech4214]

Did the flipped image of the S60 in the thumbnail confuse anyone else? It took me a minute to figure it out....😂

[@TATEXPRESSINC]

@ROSS, it is a different engine and image. EPA07 14L on the current thumbnail, but they do look very similar. Thank you for watching 🧐

[@svldvc]

Wow what a video... Is there anything that DOESN'T leak or fail on this engine? 🤦

[@JeremyB1039]

Just got a rebuild 06 Detroit with EGR deleted wish me luck!

[@johncalvo1743]

Good luck! I just bought a 2009 Columbia with the 60 series. It was rebuilt 6 months ago and has 65k on it. New turbo and suspension also. Wish me luck. It's my first truck!

[@galvxedic6506]

Good luck!!

[@charleshall4218]

I also deleted the EGR and vpod

[@markwarrick7808]

The 12.7 L was the best diesel engine ever built, the 14L not so much. poor fuel mileage and when you get in the hills it was like someone threw an anchor out behind you. Ran an 06 for a couple of years was never so glad to get out of that truck. Even Freightliner was glad to get rid of them. Went to the local Freightliner dealer to check out a used Cascadia on the first thing out of the salesman mouth was “ this trucks has the new 15L not the 14L” . If that doesn’t tell you how they felt about the 14L I don’t what does. Could be I got a bad one who knows but I would rather buy a worn out 12.7 than a new reman 14.L

[@mehmetvural8095]

please price. thanks

[@lmo7061]

2001 12.7 here oil change and miles oilg change and miles

[@TATEXPRESSINC]

Check out the 12.7 l video. Thanks for watching, and be sure to subscribe for more content

[@DavidDallas3343]

First generation good engines but with time and no Quality parts availability it's an engine of the past

[@tonya3946]

There are many quality parts available for this engine

[@DavidDallas3343]

@@tonya3946 see I looked at a Freightliner Coronado with one of these engines in them and that is what scared me away I'm currently looking for one with a CAT engine because it seems caterpillar put their engines in everything so they'll have parts for the next 40 years sad that other engines don't do the same found a real nice n14 Kenworth t2000 tons of people said parts hard to find sad old engines don't have really good support

[@tonya3946]

@@DavidDallas3343 there are good parts available for N14’s and for S60’s outside of the OE brands and for ISX AND FOR C15 and for DD15. You just need to go with a reputable supplier and manufacturer.

[@TATEXPRESSINC]

@David Dallas, manufacturing has moved on from the 60 series.

[@DavidDallas3343]

@@TATEXPRESSINC that's what I kind of figured seems like Detroit really did not have the diesel engine market share that caterpillar had back in the day I mean they put their on road diesel engines in everything besides semi trucks where I don't think Detroit did it at all and if they did nowhere near the capacity caterpillar did it I mean they still manufacture parts for diesel engines 40 years old

[@wildbill9736]

Failed fuel pump hmmm series 60 fuel pumps are almost bullet proof, my budy got almost 2 mil miles on his never been replaced

[@russiankz]

Dude needs to inform himself. 14l was produced in 98 prototype trucks and 99 was realsed hk60. Was a pre 2000 non egr.

[@curtisnstacey]

even though you may be right, if you google the 14L it says clearly it was released in 2001. Jeez man, what do you want from the guy? i didnt know when it was released and i googled it and everything came back 2001. there's always "THAT GUY" in every group or comment section. and today Mr. Duece47 your "THAT GUY" today is your day, have fun with it!!!

[@MrWisdom79]

You are right this first comment is grasping at straws. They made it pre egr 01 and 02 for commercial trucks that you could actually buy, not in some prototype. I know guys who've had them and have had every other motor you could want and they all say the 14 liter pre emissions motor was hands down the smoothest most powerful and efficient motor they've ever had. They wish they never sold their trucks with that motor. Called the 🦄 motor in the series 60 community. A lot of guys opted to build their gliders to this motor spec instead of the 12.7 so they're still out there.

[@tyflesh]

@@curtisnstacey the key word is prototype! not in vehicle, even through it was produced for a prototype it wasn't mass produced until 01, so he doesn't even understand what he wrote himself, go figure that one out lol

[@williamspencer9374]

This dude only see glass half empty..i see 60 series half full..great truck own 3 no major problems over 8 yrs

[@danhsr5512]

I’ve ran across the problems with two turbos and injectors also that dang egr cooler on my 09 cascadia it’s deleted runs good other then that it’s doing pretty well but I do miss my Cummins motor in my past rigs

[@Garage.Man-001]

Hello my friend, do you need a truck mechanic technician to work with you.?

[@theking-bh9ph]

Ill keep my 1997 freightlinner with the old 60 c.

[@backspacecows01]

Series 60, get it right.

[@delyngruver1970]

This guy has a lot things backwards and a lot of just plain wrong. As a factory certified tech with almost 30 years working on the sixty series he made me laugh. Half the "problems" almost never happen. The 60 series was arguably the best engine Detroit ever put out.

[@arisk.ramosbautista1283]

😂😂 he just did a resume of his experience but every truck has a different history due to the way they was driven in the past

[@sandasturner9529]

You're pretty much correct. Series 60 engines usually don't have many failure points. Usually it's the turbo, air compressor, oil leaks in weird places, failed engine computer, EGR valve and, after a million miles, the cylinder head will crack (usually around 1.2 to 1.5 million miles). Usually any problems with any engine will occur if it is used enough. I think caterpillar have about two or three engines that are more reliable than the series 60 (the 3406B, the 3408, and possibly the c15), the same goes for Cummins too (the big cam 4, the K-19 engine, the vt-903 engine, to name a few). One last piece of info. Almost all engines will last longer if driven conservatively, that is in addition to being tuned to a lower power and torque rating.

[@easylogistics7414]

12.7 was the better of the 2

[@kemetnukingtrucking240]

Question detroit masters, which transmission and rear end is best for the 14.0L and 12.7L?

[@leeg9261]

my uncle been driving 40 plus years and he told me for my Eaton 10 speed I need 336 gears . currently have 350 rears and was told by two mechanics 13 speed.

[@TATEXPRESSINC]

Each truck has a manufacturer sticker on the door jam with the tire size, gear ratio and correct driveline setup. I would recommend not changing

[@jesussoria7235]

2004 to 2006 is the best

[@mehmetvural8095]

first of all good day. Total weight of the trucks is 38 tons. What is the fuel consumption per 100 km? 13L or 16L. 500-600 horsepower. How much is the price of only 0 km truck engine? thanks.

[@gatoborracho4572]

Parts will fail .As well as any other engine dude !!

[@mattdnson6110]

I have a 60 series in a log truck in Canada the jake on it is a joke half the holding power as a cat

[@kenjedlicki6870]

If you are going to do a article should have a real pic shows turbo on the wrong side I don't think I want these guys working on my equipment when they don't even know witch side The turbo is supposed to be on??? Seems way too many trying to be on KZbin

[@dane6510]

I saw a 07 coronado with a series 60. For $17k

[@carmello000jp]

Lol

[@galvxedic6506]

Just buy it !!!

[@cesarvargas7736]

I hated that 14 litter turbo!!!!

[@TATEXPRESSINC]

@Cesar Vargas, the late models, had a lot more problems than the earlier models.

[@Harold-jh1uy]

On the turbo yes you had a reason to hate it i went through 3of them in a week other than that i really liked it

[@robertbenton2294]

Whats the part# for the coolant pipe between the oil cooler and the water pump? Yknow, the one that replaces the EG cooler.

[@easylogistics7414]

Bull Gear for 12.7 was better

[@Rock-Bottem1982]

I feel like I'm watching a Government sponsored infomercial, it's so dry with no personality or energy

[@thegoatmudtruck2646]

Who designed and built the series 60 Detroit engine

[@hankclingingsmith8707]

I DONT REMEMBER. BUT I KNOW IT WAS IN FARM TRACTORS BEFORE TRUCKS.

[@darrinbrown6080]

It’s called the John Deere engine

[@jimrudolph1582]

I remember being told the engine was designed as far back as the early 70’s. Obviously not electronic but the basic design.

[@easylogistics7414]

Sounds like all electric parts needed to be deleted

[@carmello000jp]

Love my 14l

[@TATEXPRESSINC]

Thanks for sharing JP. 👍🏼🔧💪🏽

[@francomtz7115]

The higher you went up the ladder the more problems I see

[@mebe2k]

I used to drive an old 2000 sterling with a 12.7 series 60.. miss that truck..would take that truck over these piece of shit Freightliner Crapscadias with that junk DD13 any day!

[@bruceferreira9996]

The only good detroit was when penske owned it

[@LK-dm7kx]

This tells me bad engineers are doing trials with people's money. Don't buy your own truck. Work for others and you won't get heart attack.

[@mic8040]

* serie 60 *

[@musicologo49]

You are just selling new engines

[@easylogistics7414]

No egr dpf egt needed

[@cesarpinto2475]

Sounds like is not a good engine

[@jmeltongroup]

The Detroit diesel is junk, it isn’t even worth making it into a boat anchor. Get a Cummins, now that is quality and reliability.

[@erich7210]

What’s your hourly rate?