2006 Volvo 670

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by believe456, Sep 16, 2017.

  1. believe456

    believe456 Light Load Member

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    im in the process of buying a 06 Volvo 670 rebuilt everything motor rears tranny replaced wires hoses a lot. The motor look immaculate. Has a cummins isx 475 horses but does have an auto shift motor. I've heard a lot of bad things about Volvo since I started driving trucks 7 years ago. Never drove one personally. I just wanna know from people who own one with same motor any issues they've run across
     
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  3. uncleal13

    uncleal13 Road Train Member

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    I think Volvos are one of the best designed trucks for the driver, but their service network sucks big time.
    The ISX can be a good motor, but you can't do extended oil changes, very important. See Rawze dot com.
     
  4. boneebone

    boneebone Road Train Member

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    Unless it has a Volvo I-Shift Automated Transmission, (which it doesn't since those were introduced in MY 2008) I personally would stay away from it.

    If you're going to be a Owner Op, stick with a 13 Speed manual transmission, your wallet will thank you later.

    Since it doesn't have a Volvo Engine, you can get it serviced anywhere.
     
  5. believe456

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    A buddy of mine has the same tranny in a 06 pete 387 he hasn't had any major problems just nicks and nacks. It's either get this one or a 00 Volvo with a 60
    Series Detroit with meritor ten speed
     
  6. DUNE-T

    DUNE-T Road Train Member

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    I would get the 00
     
  7. Fin

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    I vote for 00
     
  8. believe456

    believe456 Light Load Member

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    You driven a meritor tranny before?
     
  9. believe456

    believe456 Light Load Member

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    You familiar with that tranny?
     
  10. Fin

    Fin Bobtail Member

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    No, I'm familiar with Eaton-fuller and have no issues with...
     
  11. DUNE-T

    DUNE-T Road Train Member

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    I have driven it, but not owned it. I have Eaton on mine. The tranny is not a big deal, you can put a new one in for $3500 if you ever need to. The 00 truck is just better, than 06
     
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