MaxxForce 7 Diesel Engine Exhaust Leak

The video points out a couple of easy ways to get to the engine by removing the wheel and fender. This is a quick way to gain access to the exhaust manifold which had leaking gaskets. The vehicle inspection rules on a school bus states that any exhaust leaks have to be repaired before going… Continue reading MaxxForce 7 Diesel Engine Exhaust Leak

Coolant Leak MaxxForce 7 Diesel Engine

NOTE: So no one will think I was just dumping coolant on the floor and in to the city drain system and with respect to the EPA….The video showing the leak in question is draining water on to the floor. It’s not coolant since it was all lost (somewhere on a barren logging road) at… Continue reading Coolant Leak MaxxForce 7 Diesel Engine

MaxxForce 7 Diesel Engine Overview

In 2012 we acquired seven Navistar school buses with Maxxforce 7 diesel engines. They have been fairly reliable since then with a few glitches here and there. I think it’s important to share some of our experiences with other Maxxforce 7 owners. 2012 was the last year that Navistar could sell their own diesel engines… Continue reading MaxxForce 7 Diesel Engine Overview

MaxxForce 7 Diesel Engine Low Power

In 2008 we purchased an International CE school bus with a MaxxForce 7 diesel engine. It also was a hybrid that operated up to 50km per hour. The idea was to assist the launch out of the gate then going full diesel after the 50km per hour speed was met. It worked fine for a… Continue reading MaxxForce 7 Diesel Engine Low Power