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Originally Posted by hamboner
Isn't Volvo equipping there trucks with Volvo engines now? I thought I saw that somewhere? Does anybody know how these engines perform?
My Volvo has a Volvo 465hp motor. it gets great fuel mileage, I average 7.0 to 7.4 mpg, but it is very expensive to repair. Also, few shops want to work on it so mostly you have to go to a Volvo dealer if you need work. Mine has 375,000 miles, a 2004, and has had one injector replaced, a valve adjustment, egr valve, turbo work (not a whole turbo) and a front cover plate (common on this year 2004) so the reliability is questionable.
You can still get a Volvo with a Cummins and though the fuel mileage is not quite as good, I hear reliability is much better and cost of repairs is much lower.