Cummins or Caterpillar ?
They are both great diesels but does one have an advantage over the other? Or do you prefer one over the other?
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ArchHoagland wrote:
Problems
More problems
Noticed these articles some time ago.
The comments are just as interesting. Man, those guys got the goose.
It sounds like DEF has been the greatest boon to the diesel engine market. DPF is what has been a lot of problems with Ford/Navistar as well. Overheating, frequent maintenance, poor fuel economy.
I keep hearing all over to stay away from Navistar. Then I heard Monaco had gone down that road...damn! The Knight was always a favorite of mine, 36 footer with a big block.
Anyway, the comment about all motors having issues is telling, however projected life at 750K so them being comfortable with half that should leave a motorhome owner with a lot of years before problems can start.
My sis has had several of the diesels, a couple of Tours and now a Entegra with the ISX - 600hp. They have mentioned overheating on all of them, climbing grades with a big toad. IMO that should not be happening. No permanent damage and no complete failure, but still. My 8.1 gas has had the******run out of it towing max weight on steep grades and never even a bump on the temp gauge.
