Get the overhead done? Or no?
Well, now that my truck has a whopping 200,000 miles on it, I'm due for my second Cummins recommended overhead. I understand the reasons for it, and have seen what happens when a Cummins never gets overheads, but I am hesitating. The reason I am hesitating is because I am getting the best fuel mileage out of my truck that I have ever gotten. I'm currently averaging 6.19 mpg, and have had some trips average over 7 mpg. It is a virtual guarantee that my mpg will drop after the overhead, and how long it will take to go back up is anyone's guess.
Part of me is saying that I need to get it done, because it is a preventative maintenance item, but another part of me is saying "If it ain't broke, don't fix it". What say you, all the CAD experts? |
Just set the truck on fire and collect the insurance. We all know it's only a matter of time anyway. :)
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I just had my C-15 done. Last one was 113,000 miles ago....they told me yesterday to get it done sooner...suggested 65,000. All but 1 injector were out of wack..and 4 exhaust valves as well.
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When I brought mine in the service manager asked why, did your MPG drop? I said no and he said I shouldn't have it done. I wanted it done anyways and everything was perfect except for the jake spring which was broken.
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He says even the trucks that are salvagable/repairable are going for half of what he could have gotten a year ago. I told him to find me one so I can start out on the cheap. He has a nice car hauler, but I have never hauled cars before. The trailer was bent up but the tractor is good. |
I have one friend who doesn't an overhead every year, regardless of the miles. I would do what the manufacturer suggests. After all, they built it. :wink:
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I've already decided to do it. I'm curious if it will affect my mpg this time.
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