Owner Operator Question :

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Whiteline64, Feb 2, 2020.

  1. Whiteline64

    Whiteline64 Light Load Member

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    I heard that VOLVO is still having electrical and sensor issues . Another concern is service points that are scarce in some places , I love VOLVO, but they still cause me some concerns.
     
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  3. Atlaw4u

    Atlaw4u Heavy Load Member

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  4. 86scotty

    86scotty Road Train Member

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    First, get what you want. Second, why do you think that Volvos have any more issues than any other truck on the road? They all have issues from time to time. They are machines. Machines break.
     
  5. Whiteline64

    Whiteline64 Light Load Member

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    I know , but VOLVO for years has had electrical issues . Just seams that this issue has not gone away . I have a KW T680 , not really impressed with it . Truck caught fire going down the road, took KW, PACCAR and Cummins 3 months to get the issue straight .
     
  6. crzyjarmans

    crzyjarmans Road Train Member

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    Can I guess a Cummins motor? That’s getting common, company I’m with, my ‘13 W9 just had to replace the injector cups, as it was allowing antifreeze to enter the fuel system, had 4 other Cummins motor do the same
     
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    86scotty Road Train Member

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    You have a KW that caught on fire going down the road and you’re complaining that Volvos have electrical issues?
     
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  8. Whiteline64

    Whiteline64 Light Load Member

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    LOL .. I guess I am .
     
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  9. Eddiec

    Eddiec Road Train Member

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    Check out Western Star.
     
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  10. OldeSkool

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    I haven't driven one, but if I was buying a highway truck for myself it would probably be a Peterbilt 579. They are an aero truck for better fuel economy, but they still look nice. Next favorite would be a Kenworth T680. I currently own a Freightliner Century and it is a good dependable truck, just a rattle trap.
     
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