Kenworth Maintenance Intervals

TEL Maintenance Intervals – Kenworth with a Paccar Engine and Auto Transmission:

Required Maintenance

If you’re looking to lease a truck, a Kenworth is the solution for you. However, you need to keep up with the maintenance. So, here are some maintenance tips for when you lease a Kenworth with a Paccar engine and auto transmission:

Grease job every 20-25k
Full oil change every 45k with semi-synthetic oil
The above intervals are per the manufacturer; oil changes can be up to 5,000 miles early, if you prefer
Replace the Davco fuel filter as needed
Replace the fuel filters on the engine every oil change
Replace the engine air filter every 90-100k miles
Replace the cabin air filter as needed. If you have a pet, this will need to be changed more often
Air dryer Coalescent filter must be replaced every 150,000 miles (the Kenworth filter must be used). Failure to replace this can cause emission system related issues
Drain your air tanks daily to prevent moisture build up in the air system which can damage emissions and transmission components

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TEL Maintenance Intervals – Kenworth with a Paccar Engine and Manual Transmission:

Now here are some maintenance tips for when you lease a Kenworth with a Paccar engine and manual transmission:

Grease job every 20-25k
Manual transmission clutches will need adjustments every 50k miles as these are not automatic adjustment clutches
Full oil change every 50k with 10w30 semi-synthetic oil – TEL recommends Rotella t5
The above intervals are per the manufacturer; oil changes can be done sooner, if you prefer.
Replace the Davco fuel filter as needed.
Replace the fuel filters on the engine every oil change.
Replace the engine air filter every 90-100k miles.
Replace the cabin air filter as needed. If you have a pet, this will need to be changed more often.
Air dryer Coalescent filter must be replaced every 150,000 miles (the Kenworth filter must be used). Failure to replace this can cause emission system related issues.
Drain your air tanks daily to prevent moisture build up in the air system which can damage emissions and transmission components.

TEL Recommended Maintenance Intervals Kenworth with Cummins:

Finally, here are some tips for maintaining a Kenworth with Cummins:

Grease job every 20-25k
Full oil change every 50k with 10w30 semi-synthetic oil – TEL recommends Rotella t5
The above intervals are per the manufacturer; oil changes can be done sooner, if you prefer.
Replace the Davco fuel filter as needed.
Replace the fuel filters on the engine every oil change.
Replace the engine air filter every 90-100k miles.
Replace the cabin air filter as needed. If you have a pet, this will need to be changed more often.
Air dryer Coalescent filter must be replaced every 150,000 miles (the Kenworth filter must be used). Failure to replace this can cause emission system related issues.
Drain your air tanks daily to prevent moisture build up in the air system which can damage emissions and transmission components.