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Originally Posted by EddyV
Hello every one there. Im purchasing a 05volvo 670, trying to do o/o deal. I would like to get some tips in getting a good company that is good to work for. I'm in De. Also if it is necessary to add extended protection for turbo and injectors. any comments will be welcome. Thanks. (new member).
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It is difficult to suggest companies for you to lease to without knowing what your are looking for and something about your experience. There is no one size fits all in this business. Some people prefer pulling a van or reefer while others like getting some exercise with a flat or step deck. Some people are more comfortable pulling for a carrier who pays mileage. Others prefer a carrier who offers percentage. Another consideration is whether you plan on buying your own trailer. If you pull a van, many carriers furnish the trailers. Pulling an open trailer is different. While there are some who furnish trailers, others require you to either rent or purchase a trailer.
An extended protection plan isn't worth much unless you need it. It gives some people a feeling of extra insurance and makes them feel better about their purchase. Personally, I don't think most extended warranties are worth what they ask in premium. It might help you to compare the cost of replacement with the added cost of insurance. The last turbo cost me just over $2,700 for parts and labor. The turbo alone cost a little over $1,500. Parts are more expensive with a CAT. If the engine is a Cummins or Detroit it will likely cost less. I would check with a dealer or garage to see what it would cost to replace the parts. A warranty for a turbo usually lasts about 150,000 miles. Injectors cost about $400 each plus labor.
The factory turbo on the truck that I replace the turbo was replaced at around 150,000 miles. I believe the replacement lasted an additional 700,000+ miles. If you do your maintenance, it is less likely that you will need to replace these parts. Of course, they can fail at any time, but proper maintenance will slow any failure. I am pretty strict about changing my oil at preset intervals. If you keep your oil clean you are much less likely to have a turbo fail. All it takes is a little grit to get into those bearings to blow a turbo.