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

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  • @Ronin-uj7tb
    @Ronin-uj7tb 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @pauliusmatiusovas4102
      @pauliusmatiusovas4102 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @peace4all584
    @peace4all584 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @ainsleyrussell167
    @ainsleyrussell167 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    You did a very great pre trip inspection sir.

    • @americanmotors2058
      @americanmotors2058  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ainsley Russell Thank you!

    • @americanmotors2058
      @americanmotors2058  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you

    • @gdf5487
      @gdf5487 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      lol, same effort as a driver. Yup, it has a red one in it. Let's Roll

  • @galehess6676
    @galehess6676 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +24

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

    • @limplin7
      @limplin7 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @michaelchason9170
    @michaelchason9170 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      What kind of Volvo you had?

  • @18beamer1990
    @18beamer1990 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    He picked one of the cleanest cummins motors possible.

  • @joseizaguirre7375
    @joseizaguirre7375 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really like this inspection thanks.

  • @garfieldthomas8118
    @garfieldthomas8118 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @hahahaha-dr2ge
    @hahahaha-dr2ge 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @jayjy1583
    @jayjy1583 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @shadowman0428
    @shadowman0428 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Tano-qg4qr
    @Tano-qg4qr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you, very helpfull

  • @jerseycowboy1
    @jerseycowboy1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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

  • @moreno8575
    @moreno8575 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    great video my man

  • @limplin7
    @limplin7 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Impressive knowledge.

  • @vikashvishwakarma6361
    @vikashvishwakarma6361 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is my fevret truck sir

  • @Jeff-jh6bj
    @Jeff-jh6bj 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @josephagnello9335
    @josephagnello9335 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video.Excellent!

  • @yamanawrooz5132
    @yamanawrooz5132 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you bro so much.

  • @MrBigart96
    @MrBigart96 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good Job. salute to you.

  • @fozman845
    @fozman845 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @Truckergregg
    @Truckergregg 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like to see how the truck looks in my driveway

  • @kingdavid2012
    @kingdavid2012 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You have to check check the check and check again

  • @gaonajesusjg
    @gaonajesusjg 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @samlogosz8422
    @samlogosz8422 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Stick a match in that rad. 😀

  • @kingkoppa
    @kingkoppa ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @JCA-Z
    @JCA-Z 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @andywiggens3078
      @andywiggens3078 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @MICHAEL-vu3dc
    @MICHAEL-vu3dc ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job

  • @samlogosz8422
    @samlogosz8422 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

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

    • @MegaGeorge1948
      @MegaGeorge1948 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @andywiggens3078
      @andywiggens3078 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @b.altorany791
    @b.altorany791 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank u sir so much

  • @melvincruz2020
    @melvincruz2020 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @alcatraz6949
    @alcatraz6949 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      In school it's about inspection, not repair.

    • @moneymikeslickwill8749
      @moneymikeslickwill8749 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      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 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cracked missing or broken

  • @truckingviews6006
    @truckingviews6006 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Uhh , thanks.

  • @Rhino-ux7yf
    @Rhino-ux7yf 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Check check checking check check checking check 🤔

  • @EMDSD40T2
    @EMDSD40T2 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @DaddysFastestSwimmer
      @DaddysFastestSwimmer 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

    Check.check.check

  • @devoywilliams3956
    @devoywilliams3956 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @avelrage
    @avelrage 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @josetovar8440
    @josetovar8440 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @firstname3292
    @firstname3292 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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