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Great news, the oil pressure is stable on the hills at about 60 psi. The truck has a light load, but as you recall the pressure fluctuated under load or not going up hill. We may have been stretching the oil life too far...? We will continue to monitor this issue and keep you informed. We...

This is a continuation of an earlier thread. Piper 1, we have verified the oil dip stick IS the OEM for this engine. The oil has been changed and filled exactly to the full line on the dipstick (in a TA shop). Driving to the nearest truck stop, the oil pressure was constant...Now we wait...

I am checking the dip stick and plan on conducting an oil change within the week. I will update this thread with the results. Thank you for the support!!

Yes, you have it right. The only time a temp change has been noted is in the warmer seasons. The oil level is checked and added if necessary after each fuel up. the pressure fluctuations occur as stated even after the scheduled oil change. The oil I presently use is Rotella.

The truck is a fuller 6 speed manual transmission. The truck can be sailing along at 65 miles an hour about 1850 rpm, oil pressure at about 60psi. As it ascends a small hill loosing no speed, requiring no down shifting, the oil pressure will drop to about 50psi. On steep hills requiring down...

Thank you for the feedback. Please keep the ideas coming. This forum is certainly a great resource. I am seeking a resource to develop my troubleshooting skills on the diesel engine. Suggestions appreciated!! i will be searching for a diesel mechanic's training course...? I will continue...

The truck is a six speed. In response to the earlier response, we have not had a problem with the injectors.

I am troubleshooting my 2004 MBE 900 (460K miles). I have noticed that when climbing hills the oil pressure DROPS. Is this normal? Seems to me the engine would be working harder and the pressure would spike...? Oil consumption is about a gallon over 12,000 miles. The engine protect system...

This is our first year in the business. I understood the 1st Quarter was going to be light. I expected the freight to pick up late March, but it seems this year is not as strong as previous years. I'm trying to determine if it's just the carrier (who shall emain namesles) I am leased to or if...

I am seeking feedack on the strength of expedited freight for the year. Is this a soft year for the industry?

My truck has a 2004 Mercedes Benz diesel that has a similar leak. I have learned that the antifreeze, if not changes at required intervals will eat into the cyliner sleeves causing seepage and loss that is not visible. Is this true? Took the truck to a Freightliner dealer thinking it was...

I am considering signing on team who has been approved through C&M Transport. Does anyone have feedback on this expediter...good and bad to help me wth this deision??

RE: Need recomendations for required cargo control Thanks to all for the feedback. I have a list and I'm cecking it twice.... Merry Christmas and a Happy& Safe New Year.

RE: Check Engine/ Engine Protection warning on das Ok, I'll verify both the oil and coolant levels. I'll watch the gauges on the way to my friend's shop. I'll let my friend check the diagnostics to ensure there are no major issues. Then wewill plan the run to the dealer.

RE: Check Engine/ Engine Protection warning on das The one I am conerned with IS the Engine Protect light. I will get it back to the dealer, as sson as i know hat is causing that light to come on...any ideas???

I am new to diesel trucks. I just purchased a 2004 M2 straight truck with an MBE 900 280 hp diesel wth361K miles. On the trip home, the check engine and the engine protect light blinked on a couple of times. I called the seller who wants me to drive the truck back to check it out (a 6 hour...

RE: Need recomendations for required cargo control Clear tape, that's a great idea. Thank you. Has anyone used the e-tac slide brackets that it on te load bars, allowing front to rear placement of the load bars? I will try to attach a pic of these "slide brackets. I found these on...

RE: Need recomendations for required cargo control I will be leased to Panther the first of the year! Great news on the placards! I did not understand that.

I am just getting started in Expediting and need some feedback on equipment and quantity of each piece cargo control equipment. My truck has 3 rows of e-trac (dimensions 23ft long x 102 inch wide box). I already have two load bars and a list of items I think I need. I just don't want to buy...