C12 Cat
#1
10-19-2006, 02:24 AM
C12 Cat
Anybody have any thing good or bad to say about this engine. My boss is looking at truck that this engine it has about 225,000mi and 410HP the only thing he could find wrong with it is the rear seal was leaking but the dealer agreed to fix it.
#2
10-19-2006, 03:51 AM
Re: C12 Cat
Originally Posted by NascarFan
Anybody have any thing good or bad to say about this engine. My boss is looking at truck that this engine it has about 225,000mi and 410HP the only thing he could find wrong with it is the rear seal was leaking but the dealer agreed to fix it.
 ...but, they ALL have issues, just that some have more than others ;0) Overall, a pretty solid engine.
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#3
10-23-2006, 03:02 AM
Re: C12 Cat
Originally Posted by bob h
Originally Posted by NascarFan
Anybody have any thing good or bad to say about this engine. My boss is looking at truck that this engine it has about 225,000mi and 410HP the only thing he could find wrong with it is the rear seal was leaking but the dealer agreed to fix it.
...but, they ALL have issues, just that some have more than others ;0) Overall, a pretty solid engine.
#4
11-18-2006, 11:07 AM
It is excellent on fuel ! We have two Western star tri-axle dump trucks with C-12 and C-15 , if we are on the same job end of the day about
$20 different on fuel ( $2.49/gal) . 1 day-$20 5day-$100 you due the math.
#5
11-18-2006, 01:17 PM
Originally Posted by eurotrucker
It is excellent on fuel ! We have two Western star tri-axle dump trucks with C-12 and C-15 , if we are on the same job end of the day about
$20 different on fuel ( $2.49/gal) . 1 day-$20 5day-$100 you due the math. But of course, if you put it to the floor on a both engines, C-12 is gonna be a winner! :P Never have had C-12, but from what i've heard, it's the most troubled CAT OTR engine... :roll:
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#6
11-19-2006, 07:53 PM
Originally Posted by solo379
Originally Posted by eurotrucker
It is excellent on fuel ! We have two Western star tri-axle dump trucks with C-12 and C-15 , if we are on the same job end of the day about
$20 different on fuel ( $2.49/gal) . 1 day-$20 5day-$100 you due the math. But of course, if you put it to the floor on a both engines, C-12 is gonna be a winner! :P Never have had C-12, but from what i've heard, it's the most troubled CAT OTR engine... :roll: For as it is very dependable.
#7
03-01-2007, 02:21 PM
Known C-12 issues.
Worked at a Cat TEPS dealer for truck engines.
C-12 is a good motor. Expect to do a head gasket and Cam/Followers between 750 and 1 million. These problems are common, ask around and you'll find out. Other than that, a good engine, the fixes are out so you will really only have to do them once.
#8
03-02-2007, 11:01 AM
The Co. I work for has a fleet of tri & quad axle dump trucks with Cat C12 engines.
They have proved to be very reliable & trouble free. I might add that the company has a maintenance program that is very meticulous with oil & filter changes done on time, every time, and oil analysis. I work in the shop, and drive them sometimes too, so I see both sides of the picture. The C12 has good power & driveability too.
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#9
03-06-2008, 06:32 AM
Re: Known C-12 issues.
Originally Posted by WreckInspector
Worked at a Cat TEPS dealer for truck engines.
C-12 is a good motor. Expect to do a head gasket and Cam/Followers between 750 and 1 million. These problems are common, ask around and you'll find out. Other than that, a good engine, the fixes are out so you will really only have to do them once. What would this cost to do? |
