How to Inspect a Diesel Engine Before Buying a Used Semi Truck: American Motors

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  • Опубліковано 15 лис 2024

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  • @ainsleyrussell167
    @ainsleyrussell167 5 років тому +17

    You did a very great pre trip inspection sir.

  • @18beamer1990
    @18beamer1990 Рік тому +4

    He picked one of the cleanest cummins motors possible.

  • @peace4all584
    @peace4all584 3 роки тому +4

    Noting we can do will substitute PRE- PURCHASE INSPECTION. It helps to do this important checks and obviously to filter the good from the bad. However, at the end we must do pre purchase inspection with a professional shop.

  • @Ronin-uj7tb
    @Ronin-uj7tb 5 років тому +21

    Did anyone notice the fresh new paint on the frame rails, radiator support brackets, new decals, steering rod, new wiring looms with new protector sleeves? But original faded plastic air breather tubes?

    • @paulcochran3780
      @paulcochran3780 3 роки тому

      What's so bad about that? If theres nothing wrong with them I would re use them too! Maybe he couldnt find any?

    • @Broncitis6677
      @Broncitis6677 3 роки тому

      Very common on presale detailing of used trucks by dealers and some fleets.

    • @pauliusmatiusovas4102
      @pauliusmatiusovas4102 9 місяців тому

      Its make up before resale. By dealers. I am very suspicious when its done

  • @galehess6676
    @galehess6676 2 роки тому +3

    Avoid anything with new tires and fresh paint... read between the lines, your alignment is out and frame is bent, and rust is going to take over. Also, check blowby and feel how tight it is, agree on a price and put $200 non-refundable down and send oil sample to CAT lab ($15) and wait... you don't buy a house without an inspection so don't be an idiot again. That is the best $200 you will ever hand someone.
    Also check if there are maintenance records... that can sometimes be instructive, avoid all DEF Internationals and DEF engines in general if you can. Codes can be erased temporarily or pieces disconnected... do not trust.
    Get YOUR KNOWLEDGABLE and trustworthy mechanic to look it over. Also, 100% of the time, if one area was not maintained (eg it has a new engine), then nothing else was either. run away, those are bankruptcy traps. Good luck.

  • @StickNclutch
    @StickNclutch 5 років тому +23

    You forgot to mention the valve cover always open that up!!! and inspect the cams and rollers

    • @limplin7
      @limplin7 2 роки тому +1

      Do you think they will allow you to open the engine like that?

  • @michaelchason9170
    @michaelchason9170 3 роки тому +2

    I been at Volvo dealer every 2 weeks for 24 hours. Only 200,000 miles. Different issues. Fuel pressure control switch, box number 1 bad( ck engine light came on) ,APU problem once a month. You earn the 8mp gallon. Like Volvo trucks but they go to the dealership often. Down time even though warranty covers.

    • @limplin7
      @limplin7 2 роки тому

      What kind of Volvo you had?

  • @joseizaguirre7375
    @joseizaguirre7375 4 роки тому +1

    I really like this inspection thanks.

  • @garfieldthomas8118
    @garfieldthomas8118 5 років тому +4

    Damn! I realize I do that every workday on that same engine

  • @jayjy1583
    @jayjy1583 2 роки тому +1

    I'm not mistaken I saw quite a bit of smoke coming out of that blow by test

  • @limplin7
    @limplin7 2 роки тому

    Impressive knowledge.

  • @Tano-qg4qr
    @Tano-qg4qr 4 роки тому +2

    Thank you, very helpfull

  • @vikashvishwakarma6361
    @vikashvishwakarma6361 4 роки тому +1

    This is my fevret truck sir

  • @hahahaha-dr2ge
    @hahahaha-dr2ge 5 років тому +5

    If the dealer cleans and paints an engine u can't detect shit 400 mile test drive under load and dino testing u want a truck they haven't changed the oil yet trans rears engine so u can get it analysed

  • @shadowman0428
    @shadowman0428 2 роки тому

    What are the most common problems with Used Freightliner?
    When buying a used Freightliner what are the vital things to check or look for?

  • @kingdavid2012
    @kingdavid2012 6 місяців тому

    You have to check check the check and check again

  • @dionblasco727
    @dionblasco727 3 роки тому

    Depends on how many miles are on the truck.Buy and take to the mechanic and tell him you want a engine rebuild.That way you can get a new engine to last a quite a bit longer, and hopefully everything is good

  • @yamanawrooz5132
    @yamanawrooz5132 5 років тому +2

    Thank you bro so much.

  • @moreno8575
    @moreno8575 5 років тому +2

    great video my man

  • @Jeff-jh6bj
    @Jeff-jh6bj 3 роки тому

    Check under the truck for signs of leaks as a final after test drive.

  • @jerseycowboy1
    @jerseycowboy1 4 роки тому +4

    You can do all those inspections and still wind up with a lemon, It's a real crap shoot when buying a truck. You just have to be lucky to get a good one. You can prevented from buying a potential bad truck. but sooner or later.. you MONEY GODS will get your money.

  • @Truckergregg
    @Truckergregg 2 роки тому

    I like to see how the truck looks in my driveway

  • @josephagnello9335
    @josephagnello9335 4 роки тому

    Great video.Excellent!

  • @MICHAEL-vu3dc
    @MICHAEL-vu3dc Рік тому

    Great job

  • @MrBigart96
    @MrBigart96 5 років тому +1

    Good Job. salute to you.

  • @fozman845
    @fozman845 5 років тому +4

    Bro you might think about having a mechanic do this. Your Insp is all over the place..

  • @samlogosz8422
    @samlogosz8422 5 років тому +1

    Stick a match in that rad. 😀

  • @gaonajesusjg
    @gaonajesusjg 4 роки тому

    Why was there water drops inside the oil tube were u put oil at end of video when you took off oil cap off can you tell me if thats normal

    • @americanmotors2058
      @americanmotors2058  4 роки тому +2

      gaonajesusjg yes it is normal you will build up precipitation. If the oil looks milky have it checked.

  • @kingkoppa
    @kingkoppa Рік тому

    First u should do is check if it has a def tank 😭

  • @b.altorany791
    @b.altorany791 5 років тому +1

    Thank u sir so much

  • @samlogosz8422
    @samlogosz8422 5 років тому +14

    Take the engine apart to see if all the parts are there. 😀

    • @MegaGeorge1948
      @MegaGeorge1948 4 роки тому +1

      If you know what parts to look for. :-)

    • @andywiggens3078
      @andywiggens3078 3 роки тому

      I did that once but I didn't know how to put it back together again....That dealership sure was mad.

  • @JCA-Z
    @JCA-Z 3 роки тому +1

    If the truck has a smog motor or def tank/reservoir walk then run away.

    • @andywiggens3078
      @andywiggens3078 3 роки тому

      good luck getting on with a company if you don't have that "SHIT" on it. Not many good companies won't allow a pre smog truck pull for them

    • @devoywilliams3956
      @devoywilliams3956 3 роки тому +1

      @@andywiggens3078 thats false plenty of companies run pre emission.

  • @melvincruz2020
    @melvincruz2020 5 років тому +5

    You need to get some tools out, you just did a pre trip inspection .

  • @devoywilliams3956
    @devoywilliams3956 3 роки тому +2

    better of buying a truck for 20k and just do a rebuilt all over.

  • @truckingviews6006
    @truckingviews6006 3 роки тому

    Uhh , thanks.

  • @Rhino-ux7yf
    @Rhino-ux7yf 4 роки тому

    Check check checking check check checking check 🤔

  • @EMDSD40T2
    @EMDSD40T2 5 років тому +3

    Or you could go buy a new truck with a warranty....just sayin

    • @DaddysFastestSwimmer
      @DaddysFastestSwimmer 4 роки тому +18

      Then make $1500 payments every month for the next 8 years. When something does break on the truck, sit in the dealership for 3 weeks not making any money but still paying $1500 a month, find out the dealership got it wrong, sit for another 2 weeks,not getting paid, shell out another $1500, go broke, truck get repossessed, destroy credit, become company driver.
      Just sayin.

    • @dchawk81
      @dchawk81 4 роки тому +5

      @@DaddysFastestSwimmer You forgot to mention the divorce, alimony, child support, and spam dinners in a furnished efficiency apartment with half kitchen.

  • @willphipps4820
    @willphipps4820 3 роки тому

    Check.check.check

  • @alcatraz6949
    @alcatraz6949 3 роки тому

    Currently studying for my CDL, I’m still in the studying phase but can any seasoned drivers confirmed what he mentioned? As well as hit on anything he may have missed for me?

    • @michaelchason9170
      @michaelchason9170 3 роки тому +1

      In school it's about inspection, not repair.

    • @moneymikeslickwill8749
      @moneymikeslickwill8749 2 роки тому

      Volvo 780 is the best truck for driver comfort i just bought a 2010 780 soo comfortable bro im owner op using load boards

    • @TK-yj1gm
      @TK-yj1gm 2 роки тому

      Cracked missing or broken

  • @avelrage
    @avelrage 5 років тому +1

    Sell me a truck that you have inspected please, so my investment is secured!

  • @josetovar8440
    @josetovar8440 5 років тому

    Yes i do it all rime if iam baying a truck it for a risome if a make a dollars or not what about u take a goog truck and making a big box so carma shoute jump on

  • @ah6501
    @ah6501 4 роки тому

    How many times he say “check” haaa I lost count at 30. FYI inspect sounds better n more intelligent.

  • @firstname3292
    @firstname3292 5 років тому +1

    Can't wait to buy an electric big rig. Smh