D16 reliability

I would advice against the D16.
Look for a D13 instead.

 

I know two o/o who went out of business, because D16 had them spending one week on the road and another one in the shop

 

With the newer engines it is better if they get a workout.
With the D16 ,combined with the light loads,you will have a engine that never be pushed.
Just to big off a engine for your needs.

Second reason,as others have stated,it is better to buy a engine everybody uses.
More parts, cheaper parts,more mechanics who know them,........

 

Reliability is going to be hit or miss, depending on how it was made and who took care of it before you. My 2012 is over 930,000 miles and still running good. Since they discontinued the D16, getting one is just going to increase your risk of expenses increasing or more down time.

I wanted to order a new upper radiator hose, but would have to wait a few days for them to order the part. When the EGR cooler was bad, I would've had to wait a few days for one to show up. When the idler pulley went out, they didn't carry it in Denver, but I was lucky that they carried it in Cheyenne. If I had a D13 or a Cummins, I could've had those parts the same day. The parts also seem to cost about 30% more than they would for a D13.

I would also think that mechanics would be less familiar with working on a D16, which could lead to more labor time or even making mistakes since they're used to working on the D13.

 

I got with my d16 where I had a great relationship with the volvo dealer in Joplin mo ...great people.
Sad testament to the fact I live in Omaha and theres a volvo dealer here .
As I said there were areas where It absolutely shined one of which was the pre heater , it would start in the coldest of weather after being off all night.
When it ran right it gave a few 550 cats a run for they're money.
Mid 8s on fuel were not uncommon under the right conditions and a light foot .

 

All you need to know about the volvo D16 is it WAS such a good engine that volvo STOPPED MAKING IT...!!

And just so you know the D13 is exactly the same design just smaller. And has alot of the same problems

 

I think volvo gave up on the d16 to soon .