How many miles can you get out of a DT466 engine?

The DT466/DT466E diesel engines were given a life expectancy of 350,000 miles, but with proper maintenance, engine life could extend up to 550,000 miles. Some school bus mechanics claim to have run their DT466-equipped buses for 700,000 miles before requiring an engine rebuild.

Is the DT466 a good engine?

DT466 engines were surely one of the BEST ever in medium duty sized trucks. Mechanical engines,very reliable. The Navistar people that took that engine design with them on the breakup of IHC years ago, very smart. At the age that one would be today if you find a good one it will be good .

How much horsepower does a DT466 have?

The most modern version of this iconic engine is the MaxxForce DT466E. Making 300 hp at 2,200 rpm and 860 lb-ft of torque at 1,300 rpm, the engines have long been a favorite of medium-duty fleet operators and short-haul truckers.

What Turbo is on a DT466?

International Navistar DT466 DT408P Turbocharger.

What temp should a DT466 run?

The engine should run all day at about 190 deg. If the engine temp rises then the cooling fan should come on around 210 deg.

Is the DT466E reliable?

International DT466 Engine Reliability The International DT466, DT466E, and MaxxForce DT are known as The Legend for good reason. They’re all very reliable engines mechanically and it isn’t unusual for the engines to outlast the trucks themselves.

How much horsepower can you get out of a DT466E?

The engine can crank out more than 3,000 hp and can be spun to an insane 7,500 rpm.

Who makes the dt466 engine?

International DT466 Specs