Fuel Consumption For Volvo fh Truck 4×2 • Features and Benefits

Reviews of Volvo FH

Vlad writes:

The most crap machine I've ever worked on, from the seat to the sleeping bag, to the back after the first night.

Karel writes:

Colleagues, I welcome everyone.

Please tell me whether it’s worth bothering with or not: I took a VOLVO FH12 1996. 380 l. With. I want to add up to 420 hp. at the service station. You will probably have to change the injector pump for 420 hp. Which way to go?

Alexander writes:

Guys. I can say one bad thing about Volvo. A very uncomfortable cabin for two. Sleeping places are bad. Especially mattresses. The top springs are actually creeping into the sides. Please, Volvo's - look at the sleeping places of Dafa and Mercedes. At least we got enough sleep in them after a work shift. But in a Volvo it’s just a pain to sleep.

Good luck everyone. I've been working for Volvo for 10 years. And sleeping places are a problem for Volvo!

Andrey writes:

Tell me, did you turn off the urea? Will this affect fuel consumption? They say that the Nox sensor will reduce power - thereby increasing fuel consumption. Do I need to remove the catalyst after switching off? Or drive with urea until it breaks?

Sergey writes:

I am working on a 2022 Volvo FH 460 – very pleased!

The cabin is warm, the autonomous system heats perfectly (considering that it is 2 kW).

It holds the road and the handling is excellent.

The only downside is that maintenance is expensive and the batteries run out quickly...

Roman writes:

I work on a Volvo FH 13 2014. – 460 horsepower, Euro-6, automatic transmission. The cabin is high - Globetrotter. The odometer now shows almost 500,000 km.

The engine pulls great – both on a straight road and on hills. It picks up speed quickly, especially for a truck. Fuel consumption is good. On average it comes out to 27 liters per 100 km. There are no complaints about the machine - it works properly. But if desired, transmissions can also be switched on manually.

I like the optics - it shines great in the dark. There are bi-xenon headlights at the front and LED lights at the rear. The fog lights are also good. By the way, they can highlight turns, but only at speeds up to 40 km/h.

There are two folding steps above the bumper at the front. I stand on them when I clean the glass.

The cabin is spacious and roomy. The design is, I would say, futuristic. But personally I liked it. The materials are high quality and pleasant to the touch. The leather is still like new. On top there are large drawers and shelves for things. Everything is done wisely, for the people. And in general the ergonomics are wonderful. There are two sleeping bags inside - both are quite comfortable. Under the bottom there is a pull-out refrigerator. There is enough space in it for the eyes.

All necessary information is displayed on the on-board computer. I am especially pleased that there is a Russian language. I listen to music from a flash drive. The sound quality is beyond praise. The speakers are so good that no subwoofer is needed.

Well, the last thing is the appearance. The new FH looks amazing. The designers did a great job.

Dmitry writes:

I have owned a Volvo FH12 95 since 2000. When I bought it, the odometer showed 420,000 km. In 17 years I have driven 1,650,000 (that is, the total mileage is 2,070,000 km).

Initially, the car had three axles - 6x2. After riding with the sloth for 2 years, I realized that it was useless (extra ballast), and decided to remove it. The result was a tractor with a 4x2 wheel arrangement.

The suspension is completely pneumatic - both front and rear. The cabin is also outdoors. In general, it’s comfortable to drive on any road.

Fuel consumption fsh 12 420 Volvo, repair instructions, video. Volvo fh engines

Tractor unit details • I am working on a 2022 Volvo FH 460 and am very pleased.

Where can I buy

The Internet is replete with advertisements for the sale of the FH12 long-haul tractor. The cost of a tractor can be completely different and depend on the year of manufacture, model and condition of the truck.

If you really want to buy a new one, you will have to pay about 10 million rubles to the official dealer. “Oldies” from the 90s will cost from 500 thousand to about 900 . The 2008 tractors are quite popular - they will “lighten” your wallet from 1,300,000 to 1,800,000 rubles. More “fresh” ones (2016–2017) will cost 5–8 million. Of course, it is better to buy from dealers or on trusted online sites.

The advantages of Volvo truck tractors are reliability, quality and durability - the three main characteristics of cars in this family. Yes, the price is not budget, but the car is certainly worth the money.

Fuel consumption per 100 km

The engine pulls great – both on a straight road and on hills. It picks up speed quickly, especially for a truck. Fuel consumption is good. On average it comes out to 27 liters per 100 km. There are no complaints about the machine - it works properly. But if desired, transmissions can also be switched on manually.

EBS medium

EBS system status monitoring

The status of the EBS system is monitored via the vehicle's electronic system TEA2+ and Volvo Tech Tool.

Hill start assist system

The brakes are released only after reaching enough torque to move the vehicle forward.

Brake lining wear analysis

Brake lining warning - Calculate the mileage remaining before replacing the brake linings. (For models with disc brakes only.)

Automatic parking brake release

The parking brake is released when the driver presses the accelerator pedal and the gear selector is not in neutral (I-Shift gearbox only).

Transmission Volvo FSh12

Transmission – manual gearbox with 9 or 14 speeds. In addition, the truck is equipped with a 12-speed manual transmission with the “I-Shift” system, which is electronically controlled and has a joystick with 5 switch positions. It is this gearbox that has gained the greatest popularity in Russia.

Its specificity is in the remote control unit, which makes changes to the operation of the pneumatic system that controls the operation of the clutch.

The control unit constantly receives information about the vehicle's movement characteristics. He processes it and then switches gears. The unit operates together with a device responsible for adjusting the speed of rotation. Gears are switched automatically thanks to modern software. If necessary, you can select the gears yourself using the keys on the selector.

This transmission has several driving modes. For example, if you turn on the economy mode, the gearbox will begin to switch gears very accurately, selecting the best range of operation of the Volvo FH12 engine.

It is worth noting the very interesting “I-Roll” function, which automatically turns off the engine while descending a slope. This allows you to reduce fuel consumption by almost 2%.

When switching to the powerful mode, the car noticeably increases in dynamics and sharpness, although it also consumes much more diesel fuel.

When overtaking, it is better to use the kick-down mode, which is activated by pressing the corresponding key. This is a mode in which the car quickly picks up the maximum possible speed.

Volvo FH 12 reviews from real drivers. Features and operation

Characteristics Indicators Maximum speed 90 km/h Average fuel consumption on a free highway 36 l 100 km Capacity of the main fuel tank 690 l Capacity of the additional fuel tank 490 l Engine displacement 12130 cc. Among other interesting and necessary options, the database already includes an electronically controlled brake center with a choice of disc or drum mechanisms; electric windows, digital tachograph, heated driver's seat, modern audio system, air conditioning, electrically heated and electrically adjustable exterior mirrors.

Gearbox - Features and Operation

Russian trucks • Volvo FH16 vehicles can be made with the following wheel configurations 4 2; 6 2; 6 4; 8 4.

I-Shift

Driving comfort is improved thanks to the presence of a fully autonomous i-Park Cool climate control system with a sunlight intensity sensor and tinted laminated cabin glass. And if, according to preliminary estimates, fuel savings should have been 2-3, then according to operator reports, savings are 4-5, while data above 8 are no exception.

Technical characteristics and dimensions. Features and operation

Despite the fact that the road train fits a little worse than its European counterparts into tight spaces and turns, the ability to turn the front wheels by 50 degrees allows you to cope perfectly with parking, including in limited warehouse areas. Today, the Volvo Group plant in Kaluga represents a production cluster, which includes a welding and painting workshop for cabins and a finished products workshop.

Purpose

The Volvo FH12 is a typical European-style mainline model. Models of the FH series are designed for operation both as single vehicles with a gross weight from 18 to 32 tons, and as part of long-haul road trains with a gross weight of up to 60 tons. The Volvo FH12 model is designed for transporting goods on highways and paved highways over long distances. Over the long history of operation, the machine has shown its high reliability during operation in all regions of Russia, from Kaliningrad to the Far East. A key driver of truck profitability is the total cost of ownership. Volvo FH12 has optimal characteristics that increase the profitability of transportation. This makes the model popular with both private carriers and large transport companies.

It is quite difficult to make a truck suitable for all areas of transportation. The Volvo FH series of trucks is designed in such a way that it makes it possible to quickly prepare the vehicle for the installation of almost any body superstructure. Various combinations of engines and transmissions, suspensions and cabs, and their configurations allow the Volvo FH12 to be used as tractor units, chassis, flatbed trucks and dump trucks. Four types of cabins are installed on the machine:

1. Short daytime;
2. Extended with one berth;
3. "Globetrotter" (wanderer) with two berths;
4. "Globetrotter XL" with an internal cabin height of 210 cm.

Fuel tanks are installed on both sides of the frame and can have a volume of: 560+420, 610+530, 800+400.

For a truck tractor in the basic configuration, the main parameters are as follows:

Modifications

The updated Volvo FH series range consists of four chassis variants for truck tractors and three variants for flatbed trucks and road trains. The chassis is equipped with spring and air suspension in various combinations. The first generation Volvo FH12 cars were equipped with 12.1 liter engines. In 2005, the Volvo FH13 model with a 12.8 liter engine was introduced. It replaced the previous model on the production line. At the same time, the markings on the front panel of the FH12 cockpit were replaced with the letter designation FH, avoiding the use of an unlucky number. In 2002, the second generation of the line received an updated cabin. In September 2012, the third generation of FH series cars equipped with independent front suspension (IFS) connected to a rack-and-pinion steering mechanism was presented at the Hannover Automobile Exhibition. The cars received a completely new chassis and cabin. Only power plants that underwent modification were taken from previous modifications. Two years later, the third generation Volvo FH received the prestigious “Truck of the Year” award.

Suspension, chassis, brakes Volvo fh engines

• standard with sleeping places for one person;
• Globetrotter with high altitude and sleeping bags for two people;
• Globetrotter XL with increased height and sleeps two people. The most top-end and comfortable option.