MBE 900 ENGINE 2007 OPERATOR'S GUIDE under normal conditions. Examples of Short-Haul usage are: operation primarily in cities and densely populated areas; local transport with infrequent freeway travel; or high percentage of stop-and-go travel. Schedule Use Before placing your new vehicle in service, determine the correct maintenance intervals that apply to your intended use of the vehicle. Refer to section Maintenance Tables to determine the distance interval at which each maintenance operation must be performed to comply with your vehicle's schedule.
Long-Haul Long Haul (over-the-road transport) is for vehicles that annually travel more than 60,000 miles (100,000 kilometers), with minimal city or stop-and-go operation. Examples of Long-Haul usage are: regional delivery that is mostly freeway miles; interstate transport; or any road operation with high annual mileage. When the vehicle reaches the actual distance given for an interval, refer to section Maintenance Tables. When maintenance is required for hours of engine operation refer to section Maintenance Tables.” Listed in Table 6 provides an engine hours conversion for applications that may require service intervals based on hours and not mileage.
The intervals are based on a collaboration of field and fleet data. For a more accurate analyst of when fluids should be changed, such as engine oil, refer to publication Engine Requirements – Lubricating Oil, Fuel and Filters , (7SE270), available from authorized Detroit Diesel distributors. Maintenance Intervals The three maintenance interval tables show which maintenance operation must be performed at the actual distances (in miles or kilometers) for each maintenance operation.
The schedule of actual distances is based on the intervals given in the Maintenance Tables The three maintenance interval tables are:referred to in section Maintenance Tables Complete each maintenance operation at the required interval. Maintenance Interval Table, Severe Service ( listed in Table 7) Maintenance Interval Table, Short Haul (listed in Table 8) Maintenance Interval Table, Long Haul (listed in Table 9) All information subject to change without notice. (Rev. 04/08) 71 DDC-SVC-MAN-0040 0704 Copyright © 2008 DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION