When does a truck need overhauling?

henboy1 · Sep 9, 2006

On a 60 series Detroit engine withg 450hp and 1.1 million miles?
Is it when it burns a gallon of oil every 2000 miles?

LDB · Sep 9, 2006

That's pretty high oil consumption. It sounds like it might be time for a rebuild or replacement.

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Paul56 · Sep 9, 2006

When you get tired of filling up the oil and checking the fuel.

RichM · Sep 9, 2006

I would steam clean the engine and check for oil leaks.With that kind of miles you could easily have a brokken fitting or a crack in the pan,or a small split in a oil line.

kwexpress · Sep 10, 2006

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I would follow richs advice I have the same in my truck and it has 980,000 doesnt burn a gallon between changes

davekc · Sep 10, 2006

Detroits have a long history of having oil leaks. In fact, I don't believe I have ever seen one that didn't. A gallon on 2000 miles is excessive. As the others said, I would have it checked out.

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EASYTRADER · Sep 11, 2006

burning a gallon of oil in 2k miles should be obvious in your exhuast smell or color. If your exhaust is bluish white or smells like oil, you need a rebuild if not you probly have a leak.

Mudflap · Sep 18, 2006

Look for a serious leak around the oil cooler on the lower right passenger side of the engine. The seals there sometimes gush out oil when you start the engine up cold but go away once it warms up. About a 500-600 job to put new o-rings in there. If no outside leaks, you need an in-frame rebuild job. Good news they are not overly expensive for the Detroit 50 or 60 motors. Denny