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Newly Designed Detroit DD15

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Specifications
A proprietary asymmetric turbocharger is optimally matched to the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)
system for significant improvements in real-world fuel economy, without sacrificing any of the
performance youve come to expect from the DD15. Weve also streamlined the design of the
turbocharger for reduced weight and even greater efficiency and reliability.
Attributes
Architecture
Matl Block / Head

Inline 6
Cast Iron/Compact Graphite Iron

Displacement (L)

14.8

Bore (in)

5.47

Stroke (mm / in)

6.42

Compression Ratio

18.4:1

Power Range (HP)

455 505

Rated Engine Speed (rpm)

1800

Peak Torque Range (lb-ft)

1550 1750

Peak Torque Speed (rpm)

1100

Emissions Level
Aspiration
Compression/Engine Brake
Fuel System
Life (B50 miles)
Estimated Dry Weight (lbs)
Dimensions (L x W x H)
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DD15 Specs

OBD13/GHG14 compliant
Proprietary Asymmetric Turbocharger
Integrated Jacobs Brake (Std)
Amplified Common Rail Fuel System (ACRS)
1,200,000
2763
60.2 x 49.6 x 52.5
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Demand Power
The DD15 has 8 separate Power Ratings to meet any of your customers varying needs. The DD15
performance profile is compatible with a gear fast, run slow powertrain philosophy.

Cruise Power Ratings

Power Ratings

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Horsepower
HP @ 1800 RPM

Torque
Lb-ft @ 1100 RPM

455

1550

455

1650

475

1550

475

1650

505

1650

Horsepower
HP @ 1800 RPM

Torque
Lb-ft @ 1100
RPM

475/505

1650

Multi-Torque Power Ratings

Horsepower
HP @ 1800 RPM

Torque
Lb-ft @ 1100
RPM

455

1550/1750

505

1550/1750

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Optimized Engine Parameters

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DD15 Specifications
The DD15 is lighter than the DD15TC, Cummins ISX15 and Volvo D16 helping to maximize
the fuel economy of this engine.
Small Block / Medium Bore Class 8

Big Block / Big Bore Class 8

* Includes Jacobs Engine Brake

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Demand Economy
The superior fuel economy derived from the DD15 makes it a smart business decision for any customer.
Benefit

Feature
Unprecedented efficiency achieved by a number of innovations that combine to
reduce weight and complexity while improving fuel economy and durability.
The redesigned DD15 is an evolution of our incredibly successful EPA 10 model
including a patented asymmetric turbocharger, an updated piston design, a variable
speed water pump and optimized oil pump.

Pulls strong down to 1,000 RPM so drivers spend more time in top gear.
2nd

Generation Amplified Common Rail System (ACRS) combined with updated DDEC
electronics optimize every single injection event.

UP TO

4%
BETTER
FUEL
ECONOMY*

At road load conditions the

GHG14 DD15 is 4% more
fuel efficient than the EPA10
version

*Comparing a DD15 GHG14 engine with BlueTec emissions technology to a similarly specd DD15 EPA10 with comparable engine ratings and load weights
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GHG14 Fuel Economy

7.11%

3.80%

Fuel Economy progression for

Cascadia Sleeper. Includes
improvements such as updated
aero as well as engine changes.

3.75%

8.94%

Note: The data is collected from DDEC reports off of the CPC.
Driving Fuel Economy excludes fuel used while idling or in a
parked regeneration. Load factor based on 1550ft-lb torque.
Odometer miles based on latest DDEC report collected.

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Demand Economy
The DD15 has excellent low-end torque, thanks to a flat, ultrawide torque curve that provides
the power you need, quickly and efficiently.

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DD15 Component Changes Left (Cold) Side

High Pressure Common Rail
Cam Frame Housing
High Pressure Fuel Lines
High Pressure Pump
Intake Manifold
Inlet Elbow
Doser Block
Assembly
Variable Speed
Water Pump

Coolant Lines

Low Pressure Fuel Lines

Engine Harness

MCM
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Mahle Fuel Filter

Module
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Newly Designed DD15

Featuring
Proprietary asymmetric turbocharger
Next generation ACRS fuel system
Improved fuel filter module

Variable speed water pump

Weight saving
Updated engine electronics
Optimized oil pump
BlueTec emissions technology
Friction / Oil consumption optimized piston

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GHG14 DD15 Features & Benefits

Technical Features

Benefits

Proprietary Asymmetric Turbocharger

Reduces weight and complexity while contributing to improved

performance

Next Generation ACRS Fuel System

2nd generation system improves both performance and fuel

economy

Fuel Filter Module

Simplifies serviceability (1 less filter)

Variable Speed Water Pump

Greater efficiency compared to gear-driven design

Friction / Oil Consumption Optimized Piston

Improved design contributes to improved fuel economy &

greater durability

Updated Engine Electronics

Contributes to improved engine control and helps meet

compliance standards

Optimized Oil Pump

Improved design contributes to fuel economy improvements

Weight savings

2,763lb. Over 100 Pound weight reduction compared to EPA10

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GHG14 Fuel Filtration System

Priming Pump

The new fuel filter module uses one

less filter for improved
serviceability. It also notifies users
when the filter loads are
approaching levels when a change
will be necessary. Lastly, the
priming pump has been optimized.

Feature
Filter Change Intervals

50,000 miles *

Number of Filters

Water Drain Bowl

Accessible

Water Drain Valve

Robust

Hand Primer Volume

10 cm3

Treads in to lock in place

Lower time to prime

75 strokes to drain water from bowl

125 Strokes with fuel filter change

350 Strokes after engine out of fuel

Previous design required

250/425/1200 strokes

* Without a frame mounted pre-filter

Must schedule change after

fuel filter restriction lamp
indicator illumination
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Demand Economy
While other manufacturers have adopted common rail fuel systems, Detroit has stayed ahead of
the industry producing the only engines with an Amplified Common Rail Fuel System (ACRS).

Common Rail/PLV
Injectors

Lines and
Brackets

The ACRS delivers highest pressures only within the

injector, limiting the stress on the fuel system components

The electronic injectors deliver the higher pressures

necessary to increase fuel atomization lowering
combustion temperature and improving thermodynamic
efficiency

Also contributes to improved throttle response, while also

helping reduce emissions and engine noise
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MAHLE Fuel Filter

Module

Fuel Lines

High pressure fuel

Pump
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Gen II Fuel System

The 2nd Generation version of the Amplified Common Rail Fuel System (ACRS) fuel system is found
exclusively on the DD15. In amplified mode, it provides fuel injector pressure up to 36,984 PSI.
New Injectors
High Pressure PLV

Rail

Low Pressure Pump

Low Pressure Pump

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Benefits Gen II Fuel System

Higher injector pressure for improved combustion

control

Elimination of pressure regulator simplifies design

Helps improve and optimize ATS Regenerations

Only 2 filters for Gen II system

Accessible water drain bowl

Robust water drain valve

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Benefits Variable Speed Water Pump

Improved Fuel Economy

Viscous clutch between pulley and impeller drive
Clutch allows reduced impeller speeds for parasitic load reduction
Speed sensor allows closed loop control of impeller speed based on coolant temps
Clutch hardware forces full impeller speed in case of a broken circuit or fault

Note: Requires a different Drive Belt

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Benefits Asymmetrical Turbocharger

The new proprietary asymmetric turbocharger offers many benefits from reduced weight and
complexity to being optimally matched to the EGR system for best real world fuel consumption
and performance.

Less complex than variable geometry turbo

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Improved performance compared to other non-variable designs

Better matched to EGR system
Proven Daimler patented design
Material benchmarking assures premium component quality
In-house sourcing provides increased control of product quality
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Benefits Optimized Piston Design

The optimized design of the piston reduces friction and oil consumption leading to improved
durability and fuel economy. It also utilizes a carbon scraper for more consistent engine
performance over the life of the engine.

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Carbon Scraper Ring reduce carbon build up at Fire Ring Groove

Minimizes Oil consumption and improves durability
Increase Surface Area of Rings
Less surface tension Contributes to improved Fuel Economy
Liner Improvements / liner seals
Head Gasket Improvements

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Benefits - Reduced Flow Oil Pump

More durable even with reduced weight
Improved suction screen design
Reduced oil flow helps lower parasitic load

DD15 Factory Fill Oil =10W-30

Freightliner FE Packages (DD13 & DD15) allow for 10W-30 Oil

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Fuel Economy Benefits

The DD15 is the fuel economy leader in the HD industry, following benefits will help the bottom line.

Engine Feature

Function / Attribute

Vehicle Benefit

Compression Ratio (18.4:1)

High compression ratios condense

the oxygen and fuel molecules
into a smaller space causing
better mixing and evaporation of
the fuel droplets improving
engine thermodynamic efficiency.

A high compression ratio allows the engine

to extract more mechanical energy per
stroke. As a result, there is increased power
and more useful work at the moment of
combustion.

Oil/Coolant Module,
Thermostat

The advanced oil/coolant and

thermostat module allows the
DD15 to run at more consistent
operating temperatures. More
consistent temperatures reduces
the need to engage the fan.

Reduced fan on-time leads to a savings of

40 HP. Less fan on-time directly increases
fuel economy.

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Drivability Benefits
The DD15 allows not only great fuel economy but also remarkable drivability. It is responsive, quiet
and smooth.
Engine Feature

Long flat torque curve

Function / Attribute

Long torque curves provide pulling

power at lower engine rpms.

Best in Class Torque

Response
Contributors:
- ACRS
- Non-Wastegated
Turbocharger

Improves engine responsiveness to

driver command.

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- Less shifting
- Improved performance on hills

The DD15 delivers 90% peak torque in

1.5 seconds when competitor engines
are only at half of their peak pulling
power. Faster torque response means:
- Improved launch
- Enhanced

- Low Inertia
Overhead Camshafts

Integrated Jacobs
Engine Brake

Benefit

progressive shifting

- Superior passing

The standard DD15 Jake Brake no

longer sits on top of the rocker arms,
but is integrated into the camshaft.

acceleration

capabilities

Selective braking capabilities (low,

medium, high)

Extremely quiet operation

Enhanced downgrade control

Decreased service brake wear

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Durability / Reliability Benefits

Reliability is the ability of a system to perform and maintain its functions in routine as well as hostile
or unexpected circumstances. Durability is the ability of the system to endure. The DD15 delivers on
both.

Engine Feature

1.2M mile B50 Life

Function / Attribute
B50 calculates the expected engine life
to overhaul. B50 is the estimate of
when 50% of engines will require major
repair.

Cylinder Head & Engine Designed with a single slab cylinder

head and robust engine block.
Block

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Benefit

Higher B50 life estimate is a direct

indication of robustness of design. At
1.2M miles the DD15 has the longest
B50 life in the industry.
-

Single slab design results in a more

rigid structure

Single slab design, has higher clamp

load on cylinder head ensuring tight
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Maintenance Cost Benefits

Maintaining your investment in the DD15 is integral to meeting the industry leading 1.2M mile B50
life. The DD15s long B50 life does not come at a high cost to its owners. The DD15 was designed
with maintenance and low operating costs in mind.
Engine Feature

Location of key
maintenance components

Function / Attribute

Most service components were

located above the frame rail.

Benefit

The DD15 was designed so most of the

components were easily within reach of
the service technician. Locating
components above the frame rail also
helps reduce service bay time.
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Improved heat dissipation

Superior soot suspension capacity

Greater protection against customer oil

drain interval abuse

Large oil sump capacity

(43 L)

Provides sufficient lubricant

supply to maximize service
drain intervals.

Maintenance free
crankcase breather

The maintenance free closed

crankcase system removes
crankcase vapors, separates oil
and returns it back into the oil
sump.

While other engine manufacturers have to

maintain their crankcase breather once or
twice a year the DD15s is maintenance
free.

DDEC Electronics

DDEC electronics monitor the

operating conditions of the
engine and aftertreatment.

Provides optimal powertrain control of

engine and aftertreatment functions.

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Environmental Impact Benefits

The DD15 makes the environment better for both the driver and mother nature.
Engine Feature

Function / Attribute

Benefit

Quiet with less vibration

The integrated Jacobs engine

brake, ACRS and rear gear train
all contribute to reductions in
noise and vibration

A quieter and a smoother ride lead to

satisfied drivers.

Bio-Diesel Capability

Detroit Diesel supports the use

of bio-diesel blends up to 5%
(B5) volume in diesel fuel.

Modestly reduces emissions and

dependence on foreign oil.

Straightforward transition
to GHG 14

Designed with future

emissions standards in mind
(GHG 14 and beyond).

First Introduced for EPA 2007, the DD15

was designed with the fundamental
foundation for a smooth transition to SCR
technology

Rear Gear Train

Reduces torsional activity on

crankshaft between flywheel
and gear train.

Rear gear trains provide reduced vibration

for a quieter and smoother ride.

High Fuel Injection

Pressures help reduce
Nox

Higher fuel injection pressures

increase fuel atomization and
results in lower burn
temperatures and decreased
NOx formation.

Reducing the level of NOx is critical to

meeting the required emissions targets
mandated by the EPA.

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DD15 Vehicle Availability

The DD15 is available exclusively in the Freightliner Cascadia Evolution.

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BlueTec
The 1-Box Emissions Package combines the DOC, DPF, SCR catalyst and DEF doser in the same
package. It enables lower exhaust back pressure for better fuel economy and provides optimal
packaging solutions for a variety of truck configurations. Enhancements to the new 1-Box make
it lighter and more efficient.

Technical Features

Benefits

Liquid Only DEF delivery system

Better fuel Economy from elimination of air assist

Reduced number of parts in

system

Contributes to lower weight, reduced complexity and improved

serviceability

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OBD13 - Monitored Components / Systems

To monitor the performance of all components that have an impact on emissions or are part of the
OBD system in order to detect deterioration or failure:

Fuel system
Air system
EGR system
Cooling system
Crankcase ventilation system
DPF system
SCR system
Sensors and harnesses
Actuators

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On Board Diagnostics (OBD 2013) Overview

What is OBD 2013?

OBD regulations require diagnostics that can detect discrete failures or degradation of
components and systems.

OBD systems must monitor all the inputs and outputs of the emissions control system to
verify proper functionality.

OBD systems must inform the operator that a failure has been confirmed via the
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)

OBD systems must record failure codes and event data to aid repair technicians in their
diagnosis and repair of failures.

OBD is required for all engine families.

The number of systems being monitored has been increased and the variances allowed (from
the emissions standard) has been lowered.

All Detroit engines are certified to meet OBD 2013

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Detroit GHG14 Engine Program

All engines certified

to GHG14
regulations in 2013

BluTec Emissions Technology

Engine

Liquid only
DEF system

Chassis

OBD 2013 for

all engines

MCM/ACM 2.1 engine

and ATS electronic
control modules
Engine Electronics

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Green House Gas 2014 (GHG14) Overview

What is Greenhouse Gas 2014 (GHG14)?

GHG14 is the governments (EPA/NHTSA/CARB/ARB) newest emissions regulation; new

regulations begin with model year 2014 vehicles and increases in stringency through model year
2018. The goal of GHG14 is to address global climate change and reduce oil consumption.
Individual certification is required for the chassis, engine, and A/C system and separate
standards have been issues for CO2, N2O, CH4 and HFCs.

To meet GHG14 requirements OEMs must reduce tailpipe CO2 emissions by improving fuel
efficiency.

Under the new GHG14 regulations, certified trucks and buses built model year 2014 through
2018 are projected to reduce oil consumption by 530 million barrels and greenhouse gas
emissions by 270 million metric tons.

EPAs greenhouse gas standards must be met beginning model year 2014, however Daimler has
decided to lead the industry by certifying its 2013 vehicle fleet one year early. NHTSAs fuel
efficiency standards must be met beginning model year 2017 for diesel vehicles.

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DD15 Maintenance Intervals

Following the regular maintenance intervals for the DD15 is important to protecting your
investment. Less trips to the service bay means more time on the road means more money in your
pocket.

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Maintenance
Intervals (miles)

DD15AT

DD15TC

Cummins
ISX15

Mack MP 10

Volvo D16

Engine Oil, Filter

50,000

50,000

40,000

50,000

50,000

Fuel Filter

50,000

50,000

40,000

50,000

50,000

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DD15 Warranty
The DD15 has got you covered with the same great warranty package for which all Detroit
customers have grown accustomed.

Application

Extended Service Coverage's Up To*

On-Highway

5 yr / 500,000 mi

Vocational

7 yr / 250,000 mi

From covering basic engine components to complete coverage, including

aftertreatment, our ESC packages fit your needs and your budget by providing:
Coverage throughout the U.S. and Canada
Availability to purchase without a late fee for up to 12 months,
or for a nominal $400 late fee between 13-18 months
Ability to transfer coverage to subsequent owner, enhancing resale value
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