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What are the problems with the maxxforce engine?

What are the problems with the maxxforce engine?

Not surprisingly, Navistar’s International trucks and MaxxForce engines experienced numerous recalls and dozens of service bulletins during this time including to the EGR system. These problems led to increased breakdowns, downtime, repair costs, and lost profits for the companies operating the trucks.

Do they still make international LoneStar?

The International LoneStar (also stylized as International Lonestar) is a model line of conventional-cab trucks produced by Navistar International since the 2009 model year….

International LoneStar
Type Truck (Class 8)
Manufacturer International Trucks
Production 2008-present
Model years 2009-present

Where is the SART module located?

The location of the SART module is usually behind the instrument cluster .

How much is a new International truck?

New 2020 International HX615 6X4- $120,000. New 2020 International HV613 SBA 6X4- $105,000. New 2021 International MV607 SBA 4X2- $70,000.

What is a SART module?

The SART module broadcasts its time information on the vehicle SAE J1939 datalink upon request from other modules. If the ECM determines that it’s time / date information from the SART module is corrupt or missing, it shall substitute engine hours for the time / date information.

When did Navistar stop using the EGR housing?

Next thing you know, the exhaust manifold, valve and coolers inside the EGR housing are filled with soot. Fuel economy deteriorates, a dashboard light comes on and the truck needs to be taken out of service. This was problematic with engines produced in 2010 through 2012.

Can you change EGR valve on Cummins ISX cm 2350?

That was only a few of the many failures on these engines. The main failure on the Maxxforce 13 was and still is “Serviceabilty”. You can change a EGR valve on a Cummins ISX CM 2350 in the same amount of time it takes to remove and install the seats when changing a EGR valve on a Maxxforce 13.

How does the ECM work on a Navistar truck?

The ECM, very importantly, would dictate via that connection how much fresh air should be supplied to the engine and for how long, as well as how much hot exhaust should be supplied and for how long, to effectively reduce emissions. However, constant vibration and wind underneath the hood would cause the connection to become loose.

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Ruth Doyle