Volvo ultra shift

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  1. US MARINE

    US MARINE Heavy Load Member

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    What's the thought on a Volvo ultra shift 13 speed transmission
     
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  3. rickybobby

    rickybobby Road Train Member

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    i have a auto international, i love it......The real truck drivers dont like it! lol. They rather smoke, drink coffee, talk on the cb, and shift gears all at the same time.
     
  4. US MARINE

    US MARINE Heavy Load Member

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    Thanks

    I'm wondering how well that automatic 13 speed will work as far as fuel economy goes ...
     
  5. US MARINE

    US MARINE Heavy Load Member

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    I noticed your a 0341 ... Semper Fi
     
  6. ShortBusKid

    ShortBusKid Heavy Load Member

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    Well, I have had one for 3 weeks now, 12 speed I shift. I like it a lot so far. It will skip gears and the whole nine yards based on the load it figures you have on. Much better than the Ultra shift in my opinion. If you're going to get one, make sure you get the "premium gear shift" so you can shift manually when you want to, I didn't and that is the one thing I really don't like.
     
  7. big premo

    big premo Bobtail Member

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    depending on how you drive it(speed) and weight. 6.1-7.0 70-75mph 57-60mph high 7 and 8s
     
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