Is the C13 a bad engine or a good engine?
LTL9000 said: ↑. From my experience, the pre-dpf c-13 is a really good engine. good power and very little issues. early 2000’s c12’s were also very good in my opinion as well.
What’s the difference between a C13 and a C15?
At those ratings for each engine and the trucks being ’03 freightliner columbia’s for the c15 and ’05 columbia’s for the c13 and both 10 speeds, would there be much difference in pulling power/torque if we are at 80k gross with a 12’6″ high steel gondola trailer behind it? any info would surely be appreciated. Thanks guys!
Is the cat ACERT engine a good engine?
Any CAT ACERT engine is basically junk, they have huge issues, often, and in many cases the problems are literally never resolved. Sure there are some that live a long time with little trouble, but it’s the exception rather than the rule.
What’s the max HP on a Toyota C13?
Max hp was cut from 550hp to 525hp, had horrible programming and were not known for good fuel mileage. To have one uprated from 475 to 525 from Cat costs a fortune because most of the charge goes to the EPA. BUT all that can be changed with a cam swap, injectors (I think) and reprogramming.
When to remove radiator cap on diesel engine?
If you find oil or combustion contaminants in the engine coolant or coolant in the engine oil, this is a dead give away that your have cylinder head/gasket problems. The next time the engine acts up, if it is possible to safely remove the radiator cap, do so and watch the coolant for continuous bubbles circulating.
Which is better a Cummins C12 or C15?
Seems some people I talk to say to run away from them, but the next person says to run away from the cummins, and the next person says the C15 has enough quirks too but sounds like it might be better. C12 isn’t big enough for us.
Is the C-12 a hell of a motor?
The c-12 is a hell of a motor. We still have a couple 2000 FLD 120s for city use that have over 870K w/o any sort of rebuild or major motor work. I will che k the shaft play thanks.
Are there any problems with the cat C-13?
The C-15 is supposedly subject to lots of turbo problems. The C-13 has a history of actuator problems. The C-15 is supposedly subject to lots of turbo problems. The C-13 has a history of actuator problems. I have an 01 C-15, with 1,060,500 odd miles on it. Put injectors in it over thanksgiving. Have not had one bit of trouble with the turbo.
How much is a 2005 Cat C-13 truck?
Cat C-13 opinions please! Cat C-13 opinions please! I am shopping for an additional truck and ran across a 2005 with a C-13 at an incredible steal of a price. But is any price low enough to justify buying a Cat C-13? This truck is $22,000 with 350,000 miles, while the same truck with a 14L Detroit is $35,000.
When did Caterpillar have problems with C13 engine?
Other actions against Caterpillar date back to March of 2010, and those claim essentially the same problems were occurring with 2007 and 2008 model-year C13 and C15 engines.
How can I tell if my Cat C13 engine is OK?
Cap off the turbocharger and put a air chuck and inflate the pressure and if still hold then you know the seal are ok as long you don’t see oil streaks either intake or exhaust side. But once you build up pressure and hold it steady about 35 PSIG that fine however if drop down pretty fast then you know the seal is done for it.
What’s the oil pressure on a Cat C13?
Drop the pan, ive seen head bolts stretch on these causing internal loss of coolant. The head bolts are one time use. no spacer plate on these series it uses a metal head gasket. min oil pressure at 1800 rpm @ operating temp is 40 to 60 psi, 10 psi min at idle.
Why is my Caterpillar C13 engine not starting?
Check Caterpillar Electronic Technician (ET) for any associated codes that are listed in Table 1. Troubleshoot any active codes before continuing with this procedure. Note: If the engine will not start and Cat ET will not communicate with the ECM, the problem is most likely with the electrical power supply to the ECM.