Is 80000 miles alot for a diesel truck?

Is 80000 miles alot for a diesel truck?

According to Prosource Diesel, anything over 350,000-miles is considered high mileage for a used diesel pickup with a Cummins or Duramax engine under its hood. Anything over 350,000-miles is also regarded as high mileage for a Powerstroke diesel engine.

How many miles can a diesel truck go on one tank of gas?

An average of 8.3 miles per gallon. It is possible to go 2,000 miles. The reason trucks have their own fuel bays is because of that.

Is 300, 000 miles too much for a Cummins?

Q: 300,000 miles too much for a Cummins? I read that Cummins engines last up to 400xxx miles and I’m looking at a 4×4 Dodge Cummins 2nd gen 24v for only $3500 but it has 286xxx miles… good idea or no? It Has a new tranny new transfer case, new starter altnator lift pump and valves have recently been set.

Is it possible to swap a Cummins 5.9 engine?

The truck has been used and abused (maybe jumped, I wouldn’t doubt it). The engine mount bolts snapped in half and are still in the block… the engine is just hanging in the engine bay lol. I have the funds and skills to do a Cummins 5.9 swap.

How many miles does a Cummins engine last?

I read that Cummins engines last up to 400xxx miles and I’m looking at a 4×4 Dodge Cummins 2nd gen 24v for only $3500 but it has 286xxx miles… good idea or no? It Has a new tranny new transfer case, new starter altnator lift pump and valves have recently been set.

What’s the best fuel mileage for a 5.9L Cummins?

For fuel efficiency, it’s valuable to drop your engine closer to 1600 rpm like you discovered. My best fuel mileage with stock tune was always 1600-1700 rpm with our ’05 Ram H.O. 5.9L Cummins. 1600-1750 rpm works nicely! Part of this is the aerodynamics (lack of) and vehicle dynamics. For these trucks, speed increases the resistance and load .

Is the 5.9 Cummins Engine a good engine?

If you don’t consider the fuel system, the 5.9 Cummins is a very reliable engine. The internal parts like the pistons, rods, and crank will last for a zillion miles even with some abuse. The turbos are very responsive and will give a long service life, but they don’t have a tremendous horsepower potential.

Is there a third injection event in 5.9 Cummins?

In addition, the later 5.9 Cummins also featured a third, post-injection fuel event after the main spray, and the main purpose is to reduce harmful emissions. The third injection event is said to have a slight negative impact on fuel mileage, however with aftermarket tuning, the loss in mileage can be restored.

What kind of problems does a Cummins 24V have?

4 Most Common Cummins 24v 5.9L Engine Problems 1 Fuel Lift Pump Failure 2 Leaking Fuel Injectors 3 Exhaust Manifold Leaks 4 Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor Failure 5 Bonus: Engine Block #53 Cracking

What kind of nozzle does a Cummins 5.9 have?

The later 04.5 to 07 Cummins 5.9s featured a five-hole nozzle, a narrower spray pattern, and to match that pattern, a different shaped piston bowl needed to be used. In addition, the later 5.9 Cummins also featured a third, post-injection fuel event after the main spray, and the main purpose is to reduce harmful emissions.