Vac-Daddy Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 "1m2ag10c07m056941" I'm thinking about buying a 2007 Mack truck and I was hoping somebody can decode this number and tell me if there's any problems with this truck? Any recalls? Or if it's a good reliable truck? I'm hearing mixed reviews from different mechanics, some people tell me it's a good truck and very reliable and then I have other mechanics Tell me it's a big piece of crap. I Know Anything could happen after I buy the truck but I just want to know in general if it is a good reliable truck? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55219-can-anyone-decode-this/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackpro Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 It’s a AI460 engine with a Mack T318LR trans. Meritor rear axles with 4.56 gears. Some type of walking beam rear suspension. Powerleash engine brake. Has dual steering gears. Being built on 3/23/2006 it should have most all upgrades done at the factory. Only thing not possibly done is the rocker arm hold down bolts upgrade. Mack/Volvo purged all warranty data on anything with a grey motor in it a while back. Not able to view past warranty history. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55219-can-anyone-decode-this/#findComment-412731 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vac-Daddy Posted January 10, 2019 Author Share Posted January 10, 2019 Thank you so much for your time🙂 my question now is would this be a pretty good truck for me to buy? Are they reliable? It has 250,000km and 18,000hours on it, lots of idle time. When its -40 in the oil patch they don't turn the trucks off. And can you tell if it has full lockers? Thanks again my friend! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55219-can-anyone-decode-this/#findComment-412835 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1965 Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 It’s hard to say anything good about any make from about 03 & up Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55219-can-anyone-decode-this/#findComment-412838 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post OldRedMack Posted January 10, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted January 10, 2019 I have an 07 ai motor that's a 370. In the 5 years I've owned it, aside from it feeling like a turd power wise, but mack tech has a great post on here that can sort that out for you. My only problems have been a blown intake gasket and the cheap plastic coolant over flow tank cracked. In my view my truck has been very reliable, but we change oil at 8-10k miles maximum, with 2 gallons of Lucas oil in every oil change. And grease the whole truck every week. Some trucks are just crap from the factory, but most of the time "reliability" is based solely on how well you are willing to maintain and take care of the truck. 3 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55219-can-anyone-decode-this/#findComment-412846 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackpro Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 The AI engines are not known for being powerful ( regardless of HP rating) . However they are pretty reliable. Compared to 2008 and up trucks, you won’t be stuck on the side of the road doing regens or in 5 mph derate due to emissions. So that’s a big plus. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55219-can-anyone-decode-this/#findComment-412848 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vac-Daddy Posted January 10, 2019 Author Share Posted January 10, 2019 Thank you everyone for all your advice, I really appreciate it 🙂 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55219-can-anyone-decode-this/#findComment-412852 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackpro Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 Also this truck has both power divider lockout and interwheel diff locks. Should do good off road Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55219-can-anyone-decode-this/#findComment-412899 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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