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Warranty Reserve (Details) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2024 USD ($) mi | Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] |  |  |
Standard Product Warranty Accrual | $ 39 | $ 35 | $ 32
Warranty expense | 89 | 86 |
Warranty claims | $ (85) | $ (83) |
Remanufactured engines and transmissions | Minimum [Member] |  |  |
Classification [Line Items] |  |  |
Product Warranty Obligation, Term | 12 months |  |
Remanufactured engines and transmissions | Maximum |  |  |
Classification [Line Items] |  |  |
Product Warranty Obligation, Term | 48 months |  |
Salvage mechanical Products | Maximum |  |  |
Classification [Line Items] |  |  |
Product Warranty Obligation, Term | 6 months |  |
Products Warranty Obligation, Term in Miles | mi | 6,000 |  |

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