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

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  • čas přidán 28. 12. 2018
  • It's always scary buying a used big rig and taking the chance of driving off with a bad engine. Joe Cain with American Motors out of Denver, Colorado takes you through a step-by-step process on how to properly inspect a diesel engine before making the big purchase.
    Check out another "how to" on checking your tires: bit.ly/2EXB4q2
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Komentáře • 74

  • @18beamer1990
    @18beamer1990 Před rokem +4

    He picked one of the cleanest cummins motors possible.

  • @peace4all584
    @peace4all584 Před 3 lety +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 Před 4 lety +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 Před 3 lety

      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 Před 3 lety

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

    • @pauliusmatiusovas4102
      @pauliusmatiusovas4102 Před 6 měsíci

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

  • @ainsleyrussell167
    @ainsleyrussell167 Před 5 lety +17

    You did a very great pre trip inspection sir.

  • @galehess6676
    @galehess6676 Před 2 lety +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 Před 5 lety +23

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

    • @limplin7
      @limplin7 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @michaelchason9170
    @michaelchason9170 Před 3 lety +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 Před 2 lety

      What kind of Volvo you had?

  • @joseizaguirre7375
    @joseizaguirre7375 Před 3 lety +1

    I really like this inspection thanks.

  • @limplin7
    @limplin7 Před 2 lety

    Impressive knowledge.

  • @garfieldthomas8118
    @garfieldthomas8118 Před 4 lety +4

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

  • @Tano-qg4qr
    @Tano-qg4qr Před 4 lety +2

    Thank you, very helpfull

  • @hahahaha-dr2ge
    @hahahaha-dr2ge Před 5 lety +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

  • @vikashvishwakarma6361
    @vikashvishwakarma6361 Před 4 lety +1

    This is my fevret truck sir

  • @shadowman0428
    @shadowman0428 Před 2 lety

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

  • @jayjy1583
    @jayjy1583 Před 2 lety

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

  • @kingdavid2012
    @kingdavid2012 Před 3 měsíci

    You have to check check the check and check again

  • @jerseycowboy1
    @jerseycowboy1 Před 4 lety +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.

  • @dionblasco727
    @dionblasco727 Před 3 lety

    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

  • @Jeff-jh6bj
    @Jeff-jh6bj Před 3 lety

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

  • @yamanawrooz5132
    @yamanawrooz5132 Před 5 lety +2

    Thank you bro so much.

  • @moreno8575
    @moreno8575 Před 5 lety +2

    great video my man

  • @MICHAEL-vu3dc
    @MICHAEL-vu3dc Před rokem

    Great job

  • @josephagnello9335
    @josephagnello9335 Před 4 lety

    Great video.Excellent!

  • @Truckergregg
    @Truckergregg Před rokem

    I like to see how the truck looks in my driveway

  • @MrBigart96
    @MrBigart96 Před 5 lety +1

    Good Job. salute to you.

  • @fozman845
    @fozman845 Před 5 lety +4

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

  • @kingkoppa
    @kingkoppa Před rokem

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

  • @gaonajesusjg
    @gaonajesusjg Před 4 lety

    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  Před 4 lety +2

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

  • @samlogosz8422
    @samlogosz8422 Před 5 lety +1

    Stick a match in that rad. 😀

  • @JCA-Z
    @JCA-Z Před 3 lety +1

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

    • @andywiggens3078
      @andywiggens3078 Před 3 lety

      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 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @b.altorany791
    @b.altorany791 Před 5 lety +1

    Thank u sir so much

  • @alcatraz6949
    @alcatraz6949 Před 3 lety

    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 Před 3 lety +1

      In school it's about inspection, not repair.

    • @moneymikeslickwill8749
      @moneymikeslickwill8749 Před 2 lety

      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 Před 2 lety

      Cracked missing or broken

  • @samlogosz8422
    @samlogosz8422 Před 5 lety +14

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

    • @MegaGeorge1948
      @MegaGeorge1948 Před 4 lety +1

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

    • @andywiggens3078
      @andywiggens3078 Před 3 lety

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

  • @devoywilliams3956
    @devoywilliams3956 Před 2 lety +2

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

  • @EMDSD40T2
    @EMDSD40T2 Před 4 lety +3

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

    • @DaddysFastestSwimmer
      @DaddysFastestSwimmer Před 4 lety +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 Před 4 lety +5

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

  • @Rhino-ux7yf
    @Rhino-ux7yf Před 3 lety

    Check check checking check check checking check 🤔

  • @truckingviews6006
    @truckingviews6006 Před 3 lety

    Uhh , thanks.

  • @willphipps4820
    @willphipps4820 Před 3 lety

    Check.check.check

  • @melvincruz2020
    @melvincruz2020 Před 5 lety +5

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

  • @donkeyballs3307
    @donkeyballs3307 Před 4 lety +1

    Now let's see u do all those same checks , in -40 weather , with 5 feet of snow on the ground,

  • @josetovar8440
    @josetovar8440 Před 5 lety

    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

  • @avelrage
    @avelrage Před 4 lety +1

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

  • @ah6501
    @ah6501 Před 4 lety

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

  • @firstname3292
    @firstname3292 Před 4 lety +1

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