Charge air cooler

[JimT]

(01-26-2020 )Billy7871 Wrote:  Is a peterbilt and a kenworth both paccar? I have 2012 peterbilt 587 and need a charge air cooler. The peterbilt store wants $1600 for a new oem so if they are the same can I call a KW store and get the same part? I want best fuel economy so would oem be best for that or aftermarket?

They are both PACCAR, but they may not all sell the same parts. It's a big price tag, but it's best to stick with the OEM on this one. I remember finding an aftermarket CAC from a well known midwest/online retailer for about half that price, but after reading Rawze's information about OEM vs Aftermarket CAC's I decided not to chance it with aftermarket.

I would however shop around online or at dealers in different parts of the country for OEM CAC's. You might get lucky and find one at a better price. And if you do, please let me know as I'll be looking to replace mine within the year.