TOOELE, Utah, Sept. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- While today's hard-working diesel
engines from Detroit Diesel Corporation (DDC) commonly log up to one million
miles or more, eventually every fleet manager and owner/operator will have to
consider a service option to maintain engine performance.
Deciding whether to install an OEM-supplied remanufactured engine or use
an independent rebuilder to perform a rebuild can be a tough choice. But
there are compelling reasons to consider an OEM remanufactured product,
according to Jim Morrow, president of Detroit Diesel Remanufacturing
Corporation.
The Basic Difference
"First of all, let's clarify the difference between a remanufactured
engine and one that is rebuilt. Our reliabilt(R) Series 60(R), MBE 900 and
MBE 4000 engines are totally remanufactured, returning them to the latest
blueprint specifications and tested to original equipment standards," explains
Morrow. "The typical rebuilt engine is only repaired to the level of failure.
That means any components beyond this level are left intact. And testing
procedures often vary among individual rebuilders."
A Question of Quality
Quality is perhaps the most significant difference between the
remanufactured and rebuilt engine according to Morrow. "All components of our
reliabilt engines are remanufactured to meet original specifications, or they
are replaced with only genuine DDC components."
But in the "fix what broke" scenario of the rebuilt engine, many other
remanufacturing operations replace only failed components and a short list of
wear items. This carries the risk of unpredictable service life.
Taking It to the Next Level
Performance upgrades are yet another advantage to remanufactured engines.
"When you replace your current engine with a reliabilt engine, you're getting
today's Detroit Diesel technology -- because we incorporate the latest
engineering advancements," Morrow noted.
Once assembled, every reliabilt remanufactured engine is tested on DDC
factory-specified dynamometers, using new engine performance parameters. This
stringent validation process is not available to any other remanufacturer or
rebuilder.
You Get What You Pay For
In the short run, a rebuilt engine may seem like the less expensive route
to take. But in general, a rebuild will require more downtime than a
remanufactured swing engine. This means more time out of operation.
And because rebuilt engines are typically repaired only to the level of
failure, there may be downtime later because non-repaired components may not
be as durable. reliabilt engines are designed and tested to original
equipment specifications, so they're ready for the long haul.
There's another incentive to purchase remanufactured engines and
components -- better warranties. For instance, reliabilt Series 60 engines
are covered by a standard 2-year/200,000 mile coast-to-coast warranty. In
addition, 3-year/500,000 mile extended service coverage plans are available.
Many independent rebuilders are unable to provide nationwide warranty
coverage.
"With our reliabilt products, customers enjoy the original equipment
quality and peace-of-mind they've come to expect from Detroit Diesel
Corporation," concluded Morrow.
Detroit Diesel Remanufacturing Corporation, a subsidiary of Detroit Diesel
Corporation, remanufactures and markets a complete line of diesel engines and
related products in North America, including the reliabilt brand. For more
than 40 years, reliabilt has been one of the most respected names in the
aftermarket business with ready-to-install products for on-highway and off-
highway power-systems.
Detroit Diesel Corporation is the leading manufacturer of on-highway
heavy-duty diesel engines for the commercial truck market. The company offers
a complete line of engines from 170 to 515 horsepower for the on-highway and
vocational markets. Through its corporate headquarters in Detroit, Michigan,
Detroit Diesel is engaged in the design, manufacture, sale and service of
these products, in addition to supporting alternative and hybrid engine
strategies for the commercial truck marketplace. Detroit Diesel is a
subsidiary of DaimlerChrysler and part of the Freightliner group of companies.
SOURCE Detroit Diesel Corporation
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