randallk Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Thinking about buying used mack....chu 613 model. I don't know a lot about these trucks but like their looks. I'm an otr driver with landstar doing mostly expedite loads in Canada and Usa. ..are mack parts readily available?....can I get fuel and oil filters @ ta or petro locations...sorry for the long rant....randall[emoji4] Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39524-how-reliable-are-macks/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtymilkman Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Every truck is great but they all can give you issues. I talked to a guy the other day who runs all macks, about 30 of them. He said some go out and never see the shop again except to get serviced, but theres always the one or two with constant issues. I think alot of it depends on the driver and the maintenance. Everyone (except international) has a good product out there. Its just choosing the right one for you. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39524-how-reliable-are-macks/#findComment-284966 Share on other sites More sharing options...
randallk Posted April 1, 2015 Author Share Posted April 1, 2015 Thank you Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39524-how-reliable-are-macks/#findComment-284969 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 What year? motor?Most filters would be available at Petro, T/A NAPA. Not MACK brand but Baldwins are goodWith regular maintenance they are VERY reliable. Knowing how to do a lot of stuff keeps the costs down.Get the vin# and call a Mack dealer. They can give you the part #'s for u-joints, wheel bearings and sealsGood luck...Ed Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39524-how-reliable-are-macks/#findComment-284971 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hicrop10 Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Wouldn't own anything but a Mack.Been in a family owned construction company for life and never brought any other brand.Dad always said stick with what got you there. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39524-how-reliable-are-macks/#findComment-284993 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Superdog Posted April 2, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted April 2, 2015 what year truck is it ? If you get into the newer stuff with the DPF and DEF and whatever other goofy emissions crap on them that stuff gets expensive,but you'll get that with other brands too,unless you get a MaxxForce IH,then you'll be lucky if it runs long enough to get out of the driveway. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39524-how-reliable-are-macks/#findComment-285001 Share on other sites More sharing options...
randallk Posted April 2, 2015 Author Share Posted April 2, 2015 Ty guys...I'm probably looking for a 2010 model year but I'm concerned about Def. ...but I want a much newer truck than my 2006 pete...motor preferably 450+ hp and I think the automatic....ty for the replies Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39524-how-reliable-are-macks/#findComment-285020 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackdaddy2030 Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 I've asked a lot of people that have different trucks and I have heard that Mack/Volvo has the best emmisions setup out there. I have a '12 CHU, but only put 5,500 miles on it so far so can't really tell you. I went with what everyone says to get, the MP8 445c and I have the Mdrive. Though just from what I've had it, my old '98 CH 427 with 4.17 gears got better MPG than this one with direct drive 2.64 gears. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39524-how-reliable-are-macks/#findComment-285040 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Horse Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 I've asked a lot of people that have different trucks and I have heard that Mack/Volvo has the best emmisions setup out there. I have a '12 CHU, but only put 5,500 miles on it so far so can't really tell you. I went with what everyone says to get, the MP8 445c and I have the Mdrive.Though just from what I've had it, my old '98 CH 427 with 4.17 gears got better MPG than this one with direct drive 2.64 gears.Direct drive and 2.64 gears? Kind of tall isn't it? what do you haul? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39524-how-reliable-are-macks/#findComment-285044 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackdaddy2030 Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 Ya, wasn't what I wanted or was told it was. Dealer kinda miss informed me and said it wasn't their fault that the information about the truck was wrong. I haul dump, belt and tanker. The supposed "Chicago Spec" for the new trucks is 3.36 with over drive. I calculated mine out and it's almost what they are suggesting. We will see how it holds up. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39524-how-reliable-are-macks/#findComment-285088 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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