Volvo 670 D13

Will a couple of mile per hr increase pulling a hill make that big of a difference for you?

I went with the 455 because that's how the dealer I bought the truck from spec's his trucks. I wouldn't of hesitated to buy one with the 425 at 2.64 ratio. They are built for fuel economy, although I will be honest with you, my truck is getting just as good of fuel economy as when I was driving the company truck spec'd at 425 & 2.64.

 

Then I wouldn't buy one where the dealer couldn't provide a record of maintenance, period.

When I go to sell or trade-in my truck, the buyer or the dealer will have a detailed spreadsheet of every single thing that has ever been done to my truck, including a blinker light replacement

 

Yes it will. I run hard and don't pussyfoot around trying to save a few cents a mile on fuel owning only 1 truck. If I had 100 trucks I would feel differently but I don't. I'm still averaging upwards of 6mpg running wide open on the pedal and 80 on the cruise. I would just like to get over the hills a little faster.

 

Well, then you answered your own question

 

My question was would the extra 50HP make a noticable difference?

 

I thought I answered the question from my perspective.

Guess not...