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Is a Cummins loud?

Is a Cummins loud?

Even with a stock exhaust the cummins’ are loud. Got a deep growl to them I actually wish I could replicate. Truth be told, I love the sound of them. It is easy to replicate them, go buy a dump truck.

How long does a Cummins ISM engine last?

If they won’t release service info I would suspect they are hiding something. That engine could last 10 more years or snap the crank in two tomorrow. Generally trucks only have about a 7 to 10 year life span without major work. This truck is beginning the end of its life. There are a ton of used trucks out there right now.

Is the Cummins ISM 425 a good engine?

Short period drove a 03′ Shaker with the ISM it was good all around 7+/8.5mpg loaded/empty.good luck I had a 2000 International 9900 with an ISM 425 which I ordered new and drove it until 2007 when it had a little under 300,000 miles.

What makes a Cummins engine so fuel efficient?

With its proven reliability, impressive fuel savings and electronics that integrate all engine functions for low cost of operation, Cummins ISM is clearly ahead of the competition. Cummins ISM continues to deliver outstanding fuel economy, thanks to its electronically controlled fuel system with advanced air-handling technology.

What should I look for in a Cummins Engine?

Drivers want an engine that can pull a steep grade without dropping a gear. An engine that gets high mpg with low maintenance. And an engine that provides helpful driver interaction and coaching through feedback of actual trip data. * Oil drain intervals can be extended when using Valvoline Premium Blue® oil.

What makes the Cummins ISM so fuel efficient?

We expect the ISM to continue its fuel economy leadership of any engine in its class meeting the 2.5-gram NOx+NMHC emissions requirement. The Variable Geometry Turbocharger (VG Turbo) produces quicker throttle response with less turbo “lag.”

What kind of fuel economy does a Cummins Engine have?

Cummins ISM continues to deliver outstanding fuel economy, thanks to its electronically controlled fuel system with advanced air-handling technology. We expect the ISM to continue its fuel economy leadership of any engine in its class meeting the 2.5-gram NOx+NMHC emissions requirement.

How many miles does a Cummins ISM 425 get?

I had a 2000 International 9900 with an ISM 425 which I ordered new and drove it until 2007 when it had a little under 300,000 miles. It was a Logging truck with a self-loader so it had some time more than 300,000 highway miles. Usually hauled 80,000 lb or more loads. In the winter 90,000 or more (which is legal here). Over 90,000 it struggled.

Is the ISM on a Cummins Shaker good?

Throttle will cut out motor falls to idle stop engine light 10sec latter everything comes back no codes,days will go by no problem then every turn act up. Short period drove a 03′ Shaker with the ISM it was good all around 7+/8.5mpg loaded/empty.good luck

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Ruth Doyle