2013 t 780 d13

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  1. Lift pro

    Lift pro Bobtail Member

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    I am looking at a new 2013 Volvo T780 D13 500 & I-Shift
    Are there still issues with the engine?/ truck?
     
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  3. Elroythekid

    Elroythekid Road Train Member

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    I have a friend with 3, 2 -2011, 1-2013, and he says only a couple small issues, so I bought one last week. On my first run as we speak, not an issue yet, smoothest, quietest truck I've ever been in! Ishift is a little weird, I NEVER thought I'd like an auto but this is pretty sweet, especially in large traffic jams, and when you have a coffee on the go!!!!!! Right is free!!
    So far so good. 44500 south in to PA got 6.3 mpg. I'm heading nort over same roads but have much lighter load now and it's saying 8.2. Now. Gauge was right on the mark the first run so I'm hoping it is now. 8 mpg is sweet thru all those hills.
     
  4. Lift pro

    Lift pro Bobtail Member

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    Thanks for the info, It will make my decision easier
     
  5. gerardo1961

    gerardo1961 Road Train Member

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    a friend have a 2012 -780 with cummins,13 speed, before he was driving a t 660 with cummins ,13 speed,only he like more the volvo ,better slepper and more smoother,mpg is better then kenworth.he like the volvo and is happy
     
  6. Elroythekid

    Elroythekid Road Train Member

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    I don't think you can go wrong. DON'T buy a Crapcadia.......
    I bought the extended warranty that includes the harness and sensors, hopefully won't need it but you never know.
     
  7. Cowpie1

    Cowpie1 Road Train Member

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    I have talked with a couple of company drivers at my carrier that are in Volvo 730's similarly set up. They seem to like it overall. No engine issues so far, and one has about 60,000 mile on his. Just not the greatest puller in hills was the only complaint.
     
  8. Lift pro

    Lift pro Bobtail Member

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    Thanks guys
    Elroy, how long is the extended warranty? What did it cost?
     
  9. Elroythekid

    Elroythekid Road Train Member

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    Warranty is 4 yrs 820kms. I forget the exact pricing. I have until the 9 month mark to add any eextra warranty. I have all the pricing , some are real cheap, the air con warranty is like $500 and covers everything. They have a gold warranty covers all engine harness air etc, but has a 500 deduct able. Was looking At that also. PPrices depend on horsepower rating of engine.
     
  10. Lift pro

    Lift pro Bobtail Member

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    Thanks for the info
     
  11. Elroythekid

    Elroythekid Road Train Member

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    Got to Charlottetown and gauge says 8.2 MPG's!!! Won't know pump to pump total until late ttomorrow but if it's close I'll be doing the dance of joy!!!!
     
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