Volvos

Probably just got a bum truck. I don't know what you do with them, but my 2014 has over 140,000kms since April, and no issues.

My only thing is sometimes if I don't let the system cycle before I start it up, my dash lights will not light up. Just turn it off, wait a few seconds, and let it cycle. Always works.

 

WESTERN STAR 4900 FA with a DD16....you KNOW you want to.......

 

The Western Stars and Freightliners I work beside have a lot of problems. I use 100 less litres less than the 565 detroit in 500 kms. I pull decently with them for the first half of the hills then fall back a bit. I use 40 less litres than the 525 cummins, and pull evenly with them. The Volvos I work with arent as good as the mack, they get to have a lot of electrical problems working bumpy roads. The D13 and Mack engine are the same though. Theres a guy with three 2009 Macks he just traded in after 3 years 24/7 chip hauling 63.5 1 million kms - no problems except a couple sensors. The volvo cabs fall aprt on off road.

New Macks come with more HP then mine 585 now, 1850 torque with the MP8, Mack still has Steel cab, very comfortable ride. I dont like the interior, very nice looking outside.

I used to wish I bought a western star, thats what I really wanted. Like the Cab. But I settle with saving 30-$50,000 in fuel a year. A lot of smart choices like running coolant through def tank etc. Of course it doesn't mean much until I've had it for a winter, or 3-4 years. Very glad I bought my Mack so far, hope it stays that way. I work with a few guys that have Macks too, they are very happy with them. all off road. Happy with the fuel economy. 5 years old, with 485 HP - body job with quad trailer.

Sorry, for no editing. or scattered. tired. going back to work. Good luck. ;P

 

That is crazy. I think it is even more amazing because one is a straight truck and the other a semi so they would adjust their steering differently.

 

I owned two European Volvo fh12's sold both with roughly a million on the clocks (all highway work) only money I spent on them outside of servicing was bulbs, for some reason they tended to blow alot of headlamp bulbs but hey it's a small complaint!! The US Volvo is built lighter than it's euro cousin so parts are more plasticky but on highways you won't have a problem the engine is as good if not better than what anybody else is putting out in NA currently, ishift is the best auto box by far, there is an offroad spec, I've seen it in the local dealer , not much plastic, steel bumpers, high ground clearance, much more suited to the oil patch, built as simple as a western star but none of the drawbacks as far as I can see, our western stars are very problematic ! Only thing I'd fear in a volvo is the wiring is light, other than that I'd have one before anything else I've driven over here so far

 

Maybe has something to do with the power , they use 24volts in comercial trucks in EU: I understand 24V works better in this new trucks overloaded with electronics, protecting sensors of power fluctuations.

 

Higher voltage means less current so easier on components and less problems with dead batteries etc