When AMSOIL
Dealer Jerry Pruett of Woodhull, Ill. purchased his new 1999 Kenworth
over-the-road truck in December 1998, he thought it might run forever if he
installed AMSOIL synthetic lubricants. Now with more than 1.6 million miles on
the drivetrain and over 1.1 million on the factory-rebuilt engine, “forever”
still remains in sight.
The mileage is
even more impressive considering how little work the truck has required. The
Detroit Diesel Reliabilt® engine still has virtually all of its
original components, including the turbo and fuel injectors. The truck
accumulates 2,300-3,000 miles a week hauling loads averaging 27,000-35,000 pounds,
with some up to 80,000.
The reliability
of the drivetrain is also notable. Though the clutch has been replaced a couple
times, the transmission hasn’t been touched. “I’ve done nothing to the
transmission. All the gears in it are at 1.6 million miles,” said Pruett. The
differential gears are also original to the truck.
See the October AMSOIL Magazine
for more information.