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Semi sucks on the hills!
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IADAVE
Posted 7/24/2021 23:57 (#9127875 - in reply to #9127836)
Subject: RE: Semi sucks on the hills!


WE have had a few Mercedes. None are fast in 0- 60 runs. If you get one every thing is right with it will out pull the 515 14 L Detroit we had.
The hard part is finding some one who knows their stuff.
The year makes a difference. Pre 06 are best pullers. I pull mine down to 1,000 rpm on a grade and it just hangs there. The newer ones are more top end oriented for power but still have fair low end.
The ones with EGR valves have a tendency for that valve to stick when they have sat a couple weeks. it is on the front top of the motor and are easy to clean. Not expensive if you replace either.
Also as others have said the usual boost leaks.
Also the turbo brake can stick on.
Fyi. I am plated to 105,000 and get along fine.

Edited by IADAVE 7/24/2021 23:58
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