Popular Post wiserfrombud Posted October 17, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted October 17, 2015 Good evening fellow Mack enthusiasts. I am not sure if anyone cares how my new Mack is doing, but for those that might, here is my update. Let me start by saying between my 379 pete with a c15, my 660 kenworth/studio with an ISX, and my new CXU/505C+ (all ordered new), this Mack remains my favorite so far. The highrise sleeper isn't as deep as the 86" was on my KW obviously, but I feel like I have twice the room due to it being so much more useable. The truck rides nice, it's quiet, and performs beyond my expectations for a 13 litre. I personally love all of the interior illumination @ night. Headlights are fantastic too! I was kind of ticked when I found out HID wasn't an option when ordering this truck. I had them on my kw. These are as good, probably better, so no worries there. As far as issues with the truck, I have had 1. Around the 10 000 mile mark, I was 50 miles North of Vegas and I got a cel light come on. I drove straight to Mack/Volvo in Vegas. I walked in and explained I had a 16 Mack with 10 000 miles on it with a check engine light on. This needs to be fixed now. The service writer appreciated my frustration and had a tech on it in 20 minutes. It was discovered that the module that runs the 7th injector was bad from factory. It was actually trying to do its first regen, didn't reach temp, and failed. So it threw an engine code. They changed the module, ran it through a regen, and I was down the road in about 3 hours. Start to finish. The truck hasn't missed a beat since. It's lifetime fuel economy is 7.39 us mpg from new, and it's 30 day average is 7.48. It's still going up. Anyhow, that's about all there is to tell for now. I will check in when there is a few more miles on the clock. As of now, very happy I ordered a Mack. 10 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42228-2016-cxu-50-000-mile-update/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Thats good to hear.hope it continues to be a good truck for you. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42228-2016-cxu-50-000-mile-update/#findComment-307786 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmyb Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Great to hear. I'm not up to date on these newer trucks so ya lost me a bit with regen and 7th injector and flux capacitor but I'm glad it's working well for you. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42228-2016-cxu-50-000-mile-update/#findComment-307789 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Appreciate the update on your Mack. Glad it is performing well for you. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42228-2016-cxu-50-000-mile-update/#findComment-307814 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post wiserfrombud Posted October 17, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 17, 2015 Hey Timmy B, basically I didn't have the 1.21 jigawatts required to clean the DPF filter. Hahahahahahaha 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42228-2016-cxu-50-000-mile-update/#findComment-307844 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbigrig Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 These new Macks have way fewer issues then other comparable makes. The Pinnacle is overdue for an update but given the choice of another Make in our yard that has way bigger cabs and sleepers, I reach for the Bulldog everytime. Good luck with the new unit. It sounds like it's doing well.Everyone forgets about the one spec you can't order from the factory, Pride in your ride. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42228-2016-cxu-50-000-mile-update/#findComment-307848 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiserfrombud Posted October 17, 2015 Author Share Posted October 17, 2015 When I was in the market for a new truck last fall, I went to Peterbilt first and spec'd out a 579. I think they are a nice truck but I find them to be very "automotive" inside. Personally I found the Macks little more rough around the edges and that's what I like about it. Its just enough that it still feels like I'm driving a semi, yet with all the creature comforts and then some. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42228-2016-cxu-50-000-mile-update/#findComment-307850 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Glad to hear how well it's doing! Good mileage. Paul Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42228-2016-cxu-50-000-mile-update/#findComment-307851 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiserfrombud Posted October 17, 2015 Author Share Posted October 17, 2015 I fear that when Mack does finally do their revamp, they will go full out Volvo with the elimination of that sub-roof over the seats, and very automotive style gauges and switches etc....yuck. I hope they don't go that route, however I feel they might. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42228-2016-cxu-50-000-mile-update/#findComment-307852 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbigrig Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 I would be much happier if they just brought back the 80" version with subtle updates. A shelf big enough for a microwave and a larger fridge option would be a start. So simple.Its the complaints I hear from my drivers. They see them in other trucks and wonder why our trucks are so far behind.80" would solve lots. keep the rest the way it is. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42228-2016-cxu-50-000-mile-update/#findComment-307854 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiserfrombud Posted October 17, 2015 Author Share Posted October 17, 2015 A bigger fridge would be nice. I just bought a cooler as well. As for the microwave, I rigged up a nice clean set up. I used 2 small pieces of angle iron, and 4 lengths of threaded rod. I drilled holes through the bottom of the passenger side cabinet and hung my microwave from under that cabinet. I don't lose that desktop above the closet, the microwave isn't going anywhere, and it's eye level. It's perfect. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42228-2016-cxu-50-000-mile-update/#findComment-307856 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbigrig Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 A bigger fridge would be nice. I just bought a cooler as well. As for the microwave, I rigged up a nice clean set up. I used 2 small pieces of angle iron, and 4 lengths of threaded rod. I drilled holes through the bottom of the passenger side cabinet and hung my microwave from under that cabinet. I don't lose that desktop above the closet, the microwave isn't going anywhere, and it's eye level. It's perfect.exactly.....all of that to a brand new truck shouldn't be necessary. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42228-2016-cxu-50-000-mile-update/#findComment-307857 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiserfrombud Posted October 17, 2015 Author Share Posted October 17, 2015 Fair enough. None of the other brands are any better though. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42228-2016-cxu-50-000-mile-update/#findComment-307858 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackdaddy2030 Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 That's great MPG!!! What do you pull and how heavy are you usually. What trans and rear end ratio and how fast do you run? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42228-2016-cxu-50-000-mile-update/#findComment-308360 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Great news on the new BULLDOG front! Seems like you don't here that much anymore with any make. Glad it's working out for you. Al 1 Quote IF YOU BOUGHT IT, A TRUCK BROUGHT IT..AND WHEN YOU'RE DONE WITH IT, A TRUCK WILL HAUL IT AWAY!!! Big John Trimble,WRVA Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42228-2016-cxu-50-000-mile-update/#findComment-308366 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Good to hear it's working well for you. I drive a '15 daycab at work that does peddle work during the day and linehaul at night, 5 days a week. At 198k miles, it's only had a few minor electronic malfunctions, all of which were relatively quick fixes at the company shop. 1 Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42228-2016-cxu-50-000-mile-update/#findComment-308384 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiserfrombud Posted October 22, 2015 Author Share Posted October 22, 2015 That's great MPG!!! What do you pull and how heavy are you usually. What trans and rear end ratio and how fast do you run?I run the I 15 from Canada to LA I am always 75 000 tp 80 000 gross. 3.70 tears, 13 spd Eaton, 58-60 mph. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42228-2016-cxu-50-000-mile-update/#findComment-308400 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackdaddy2030 Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 I run the I 15 from Canada to LA I am always 75 000 tp 80 000 gross. 3.70 tears, 13 spd Eaton, 58-60 mph.That's AWESOME that you can get that MPG at those weights!!!! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42228-2016-cxu-50-000-mile-update/#findComment-308446 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiserfrombud Posted October 23, 2015 Author Share Posted October 23, 2015 Yup, it performs well, I am quite happy with it. Something to keep in mind however, I don't set the cruise and just steer it down the road with a finger up my nose while the cruise pins the boost gauge to 40 on every overpass. I really have to watch what I'm doing to get that. It's rare this truck makes the 505/1860 it's rated for. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42228-2016-cxu-50-000-mile-update/#findComment-308459 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apple dog Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Is this new Mack camera shy or what. No pictures is like trying to boil water without heat. Glad to hear the truck is doing good for you but we need pictures. Quote This is Mack country. On a quiet night you can hear a peterbilt rust away. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42228-2016-cxu-50-000-mile-update/#findComment-309856 Share on other sites More sharing options...
85snowdog Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/index.php?/topic/40381-worth-the-wait-part-2/ 1 Quote Keith Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42228-2016-cxu-50-000-mile-update/#findComment-309859 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiserfrombud Posted November 4, 2015 Author Share Posted November 4, 2015 Haha. I have posted pics on here. Go back through some of my posts. I have to post pics from my laptop. My phone says I don't have enough memory or some bs. Pita. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42228-2016-cxu-50-000-mile-update/#findComment-309992 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiserfrombud Posted November 4, 2015 Author Share Posted November 4, 2015 Oh yeah, there ya go! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42228-2016-cxu-50-000-mile-update/#findComment-309993 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apple dog Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 I seen the other pictures nice truck. enjoy. Quote This is Mack country. On a quiet night you can hear a peterbilt rust away. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42228-2016-cxu-50-000-mile-update/#findComment-309994 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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