Which is a better engine Cummins or Paccar?
All around best choice for them was Detroit The paccar is a good engine, the major difference is it’s a 13L and the cummins is a 15L. For a 13L they pull very well and can average great MPG’s.
Is the Peterbilt a Cummins or Cummins Engine?
Yes Peterbilt uses both engines. The smaller Paccar engines 6.7 and 8.9 are Cummins engines branded by Paccar.
What’s the life of a Paccar truck engine?
The block and head are Compacted graphite iron, (from a foundry in Germany, assembled in Mississippi) and are the only engine to receive a B10 life rating unlike all others at B50. Meaning the expect only 10% of the engines produced to experience a catastrophic failure (engine overhaul) before one million miles.
Is the PACCAR mx13 engine a good engine?
Our Pete’s at work have the paccar mx13 engine and so far they are decent. They pull good and get good mpg. I think most fleets go for them since they’re cheaper than the Cummins option Paccar Engines are not NOT a subsidiary of Cummins.
Where did I get my PACCAR Engine from?
Purchased a used Peterbilt from a dealer who bought from auction. I had wanted a PACCAR engine and would not look at anything else The truck I purchased had less than 1000 miles with a new head. Drove the truck for 4000 miles and the head blew.
What are the reviews of the PACCAR car?
Paccar was first mentioned on PissedConsumer on Nov 19, 2012 and since then this brand received 8 reviews. Paccar ranks 82 of 465 in Auto category. The overall rating of the company is 1.8 and consumers are mostly dissatisfied.
How are the PACCAR MX engines dependable?
Even the oil and fuel filters are PACCAR only. An oil change is going to set you back an extra $50 to 70 or so if you don’t do it yourself or at least have the filters bought. Click to expand… I have a mx13 and love the engine very reliable and good power for the size of the engine. No leaks and does not use oil. Very easy to maintain yourself.