Why did my C-15 twin turbo engine go bad?
Had an ecm go bad on our 2005 C-15 Twin turbo, cost was about $2100 to replace at dealer and take a look at fuel line that runs behind ECM they will rub computer from vibration and chafe the line and leak, Put some insulation on it after repair.
Are there any problems with the cat C15 engine?
After changinging fuel filters with no result we put it in shop and found #1 and #2 injectors bad.
Is the C-15 engine idled at 1000 rpm?
If you read your manual the c-15 should be idled at 1000 rpm if has to sit longer than 5 min. I have seen this before on a few Mack trucks in Australia.
What was the problem with my 2006 Freightliner C15 engine?
Hi I just had my 2006 freightliner with the c15 with only 484000 km into the shop about 6 times in the last 2 months, dam neer every part of the cooling system was replaced.
Why does my C15 Cat truck not start?
Check valve would be the likely cause for the “won’t start after a day or so” but shouldn’t account for the “starts, runs for a minute or so then quits” and does this twice back to back. All the valves do is hold pressure/ prime when it’s not running.
Why is my cat C15 engine losing Prime?
Symptoms are almost identical to those you see when a fuel filter begins to plug up. Lately, it’s also been real bad about losing prime, so about one out of ten times I start it up, it loses prime and dies, then I have to use starting fluid to get it started again.
Is the C15 Acert engine a good engine?
I just purchase a 04 frtlinge c-15 acert twin turbo truck. It was overhauled in March o9 aat frtliner in arkansas. It sat at a bank in missouri for 1.5 … read more Vocational, Technical or Tra… I have a C-15 475hp Cat. No loss of power. No loss of fuel mileage. I have a C-15 475hp Cat. No loss of power. No loss of fuel mileage.
What causes a C-15 cat engine to spin faster?
Downshift until you are pulling under 20 PSI on the manifold pressure and have your RPMs over 1600, this will cause the fan to spin faster and cool better. As for your fuel mileage, that is very common for an ACERT. Sounds like a typical ACERT to me.
How much boost does a kW and Pete C15 make?
The other 5% of the time, it makes 42 pounds of boost on the gauge and runs like it is supposed to. Been to 5 cat dealers, a KW and Pete dealer.
When did the C15 Acert compound turbos come out?
The C15 Acert went through a few different variations from 2004-2010 during their production time. First there was the BXS, then MXS, and NXS, and then finally the SDP. While each version was slightly altered from the last, one thing that remained constant was that the Acert came with two turbos – a high pressure turbo and a low pressure turbo.
Is the cat C15 momentum a turbo truck?
This turbo is a great upgrade for an otherwise stock truck. The small sized turbine housing will allow for quick spool up whole the larger compressor wheel is upping the boost. Apart from the stage 1, this turbo has a compressor wheel with a bigger inducer and overall diameter.
When did the C15 bridge engine come out?
Bridge engines are C15s made in 2002 and 2003 with an MBN serial number prefix. They were meant to bridge the gap between the pre-emissions 6NZ and the emissionized ACERT engines.
Are there any problems with the C-15 cat?
C-15 Cat Engine Problems. Discussion in ‘ Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ] ‘ started by dave_0755, Nov 4, 2010 . I’m hoping someone with knowledge of the C-15 can help.
How much power does a C-15 cat engine have?
No disrespect but chances are this guy does not own an Acert! They are made to be lugged, all the way down to 1100 rpm. It’s not the same as an “E” or the first C15’s (6nz) there is absolutely no power above 1500 and running one there will do nothing but burn fuel.
Why is my cat C15 engine running rough?
We found a dent in a male fuel supply line fitting. The fuel was not leaking out of this fitting but it allowed the engine to suck a small amount of air and was causing the engine to run rough and miss fire.
What kind of engine does a Kenworth T600 have?
2007 T600 Kenworth C15 Acert 13 speed Eaton This is a very nice T600 ready to work, this unit has new batteries, and this truck fires right up. The engine has very little to no blow by, and r…
What kind of mileage does a T-600 get?
He used to be the foreman at KW in Knoxville. The truck is a T-600 and he said they get much better mpg’s than say a 379 Pete or a W-900. Anyway. I started writing my mileage down after repairs and it’s been averaging 5.5 to 5.7 mpg.
Can a 2013 Kenworth T660 start or run?
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