Volvo Trucks Discussion Thread

Which Volvo would you expect next?

Volvo VNR
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40%
Volvo VNX
62
60%
 
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#481 Post by SerPounce » 01 Jun 2023 15:23

That stick is for engine brake not retarder.
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#482 Post by JohnDaC » 01 Jun 2023 15:24

SerPounce wrote: 01 Jun 2023 15:23 That stick is for engine brake not retarder.
Even though it moves on a different profile? Weird.
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#483 Post by SerPounce » 01 Jun 2023 15:32

Are you sure your keybinds are for retarder not for engine brake on that profile?
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#484 Post by oldmanclippy » 01 Jun 2023 18:39

Well American trucks don't have Euro-style retarders so I wouldn't expect that to be implemented. They never should have added retarders to ATS
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#485 Post by J.Random » 01 Jun 2023 19:38

I recall somebody mentioning that the gearboxes with torque converters should have retarders but engine brake shouldn't work with them because TC's pump-turbine setup basically can't apply braking torque.

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#486 Post by Freeze338 » 01 Jun 2023 20:14

JohnDaC wrote: 01 Jun 2023 15:15 Uh, can anyone explain why on one profile, when I turn my retarder on and up the strength of it, the stick moves while on a different one, the stick does not move, but the trip advisor warns me that it is on? Like it somehow prefers my engine brake over the retarder when it comes to the stick moving. Really weird, can't figure out why that's happening.

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For clarification, this is the stick I'm talking about.
There is not such thing exist as retarder for VNL.
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#487 Post by TheOtherCorey » 02 Jun 2023 03:31

J.Random wrote: 01 Jun 2023 19:38 I recall somebody mentioning that the gearboxes with torque converters should have retarders but engine brake shouldn't work with them because TC's pump-turbine setup basically can't apply braking torque.
I daily drive a peterbilt 567 with a paccar engine and an Allison automatic. It has a torque converter and an engine brake. It works just fine.
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#488 Post by JohnDaC » 02 Jun 2023 05:31

SerPounce wrote: 01 Jun 2023 15:32 Are you sure your keybinds are for retarder not for engine brake on that profile?
I don't know anymore honestly LOL, but seeing as if the majority of the feedback says those trucks have no retarder, I've rebound my keys to primarily use the engine break toggle + increase and decrease.
oldmanclippy wrote: 01 Jun 2023 18:39 Well American trucks don't have Euro-style retarders so I wouldn't expect that to be implemented. They never should have added retarders to ATS
Out of curiosity, why do certain transmissions come with a retarder? Not the biggest American truck know-it-all, so do wanna learn more! (Anyone can answer this question tbh, just wanna learn)
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#489 Post by J.Random » 02 Jun 2023 06:42

TheOtherCorey wrote: 02 Jun 2023 03:31 I daily drive a peterbilt 567 with a paccar engine and an Allison automatic. It has a torque converter and an engine brake. It works just fine.
TC10? That one's special, methinks, with converter locked all the time.
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#490 Post by alfredparker360 » 02 Jun 2023 07:00

The Volvo VNX is a heavy-duty truck designed for demanding applications, known for its exceptional power, ruggedness, and off-road capabilities. On the other hand, the Volvo VNR is a versatile regional haul truck that excels in urban and regional distribution, offering fuel efficiency, maneuverability, and driver comfort for shorter routes.
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