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what's your preference on engines.

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by swfla, Mar 16, 2014.

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  1. Mar 16, 2014 #1
    swfla

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    Not talking Glider motors but the New engines of today. What is your preferences Detroit, Isx, Volvo, Paccar, Maxxforce, MP8
     
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  3. Mar 16, 2014 #2
    Elroythekid

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    I have a Volvo 780, 2013 have almost 300k on it no engine problems at all, pulls great, smooth and Ishift is great. One cold antifreeze leak solved at the dealer long ago, one reoccurring traction control light they keep trying to solve. It is out of warranty but they still won't give up and guarantee me they will fix it. Unlike Freightliner and the Crapcadia I had previously, that had way too many problems, before warranty was up they were telling me I had to "live with it". I will NEVER recommend anyone buy a Freightliner.
     
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  4. Mar 16, 2014 #3
    swfla

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    Do you have the ishift?
     
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  5. Mar 16, 2014 #4
    Elroythekid

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    Yes. Works great.
     
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  7. Mar 16, 2014 #5
    swfla

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    Hey, thanks for your input this is what a lot of people have said. Have you heard anything on the D16?
     
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  8. Mar 16, 2014 #6
    Elroythekid

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    Nothing on the new ones. Lots of problems on the old ones, and very thirsty for fuel.
     
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  9. Mar 16, 2014 #7
    swfla

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    Sorry, I see you mentioned the ishift in your first reply. I'm really thinking about one. It's nice to here some good during this day and age of new engines. Speed and comfort is what I'm looking at not speed to old for that crap. I'm a 65/68 guy for the most part. I get the job done.
     
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  10. Mar 16, 2014 #8
    Elroythekid

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    It's quiet and smooth for sure. I am an old hood guy but the interior, ride, fuel mileage make a difference. After a 13 hr day behind the wheel you can get out feeling great.
     
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  11. Mar 16, 2014 #9
    swfla

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    Thanks man I appreciate your honesty. Be safe.
     
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  12. Mar 16, 2014 #10
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    From what i have read, in 2012 the manufacturers finally got a lot of the bugs worked out. They arent perfect, no engine is, but they all seen to be smooth now.
     
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