What Is A Good Price For Truck Service. I Have Kenworth With 600 Cummins
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I'm in line at the Lake Station T/A, waiting for a pm and oil pan gasket as we speak. No idea of the cost. It's nice being able to pull up and just say "Hey, do this and bill my company."
I hope they do a better job on your gasket than what they did on mine. 3 times I had to get it replaced. Just checked it again yesterday & it appears to be holding.
Apparently, there's an issue with the front seam on the engine where it sits. I was told that if that last one didn't work, I'd have to go to FL & they'd have to grind the front of the engine block down on that seam.
And I agree completely about not having the headaches of paying for service. I had the belt go out while I was driving. When I saw the bill for the road service my eyes popped out of my head. Over $1,000 for both belts & the tensioner.
For servicing your Kenworth with a 600 Cummins, prices can vary depending on your location and the specific services needed. Generally, a full PM (preventive maintenance) service can range from $300 to $800, but major repairs or replacements, like a transmission service, can cost more. It's a good idea to get quotes from a few reputable local mechanics to compare.
While cheaper isn't always better, finding a balance between cost and quality is crucial. Checking out reviews and asking for recommendations from other truckers in your area can help ensure you get reliable service at a fair price.
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Electric Auxiliary Power Units
Electric APUs have started gaining acceptance. These electric APUs use battery packs instead of the diesel engine on traditional APUs as a source of power. The APU's battery pack is charged when the truck is in motion. When the truck is idle, the stored energy in the battery pack is then used to power an air conditioner, heater, and other devices
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For servicing your Kenworth with a 600 Cummins, prices can vary depending on your location and the specific services needed. Generally, a full PM (preventive maintenance) service can range from $300 to $800, but major repairs or replacements, like a transmission service, can cost more. It's a good idea to get quotes from a few reputable local mechanics to compare.
While cheaper isn't always better, finding a balance between cost and quality is crucial. Checking out reviews and asking for recommendations from other truckers in your area can help ensure you get reliable service at a fair price.
EPU:
Electric Auxiliary Power Units
Electric APUs have started gaining acceptance. These electric APUs use battery packs instead of the diesel engine on traditional APUs as a source of power. The APU's battery pack is charged when the truck is in motion. When the truck is idle, the stored energy in the battery pack is then used to power an air conditioner, heater, and other devices