26 General Engine Design Information
Engine Features
Feature Benefit
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VECTRO II - Volvo Engine
Electronics System
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Engine Brake Control (D12)
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Differentiated Speed Control
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Road Speed Limiter
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PTO Speed Setting
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Cruise Control
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Idle Speed Setting
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Idle Timeout
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VECTRO II Diagnostics
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Ease of Troubleshooting
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Air-to-Air Charge Air Cooler
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Superior Fuel Economy
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Peak Performance
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Low Process Temperature
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Two-Piece Piston and Optimized
Compression Ratio (D12)
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Minimum White Smoke
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Low Internal Friction
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Standard Exhaust Brake
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Efficient Braking on Grades
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Superior Temperature Control at Idle
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Quick Warm-Up
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Optional Volvo Engine Brake (VEB)
(D12 only)
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Exceptional Engine Braking Even at
Low Engine Speed
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Optional Pre-Heater Element
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Excellent Startability down to as Low
as
-15
F (-25
C)
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Minimum Smoke and Odor After Start
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No Fuel Dilution of Oil in Cylinder
Due to Complete Combustion
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Less Engine Wear
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Cylinder Liners with Plateau Honing
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Optimized Oil Consumption
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Engine-Mounted Fan Ring
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Efficient Cooling with Low Parasitic
Losses
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Electronically Controlled Fuel Injection
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Precise Control of Combustion
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Centrally Located Vertical Unit
Injectors
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Maximum Fuel Efficiency
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Engine-Driven Power Take-Off
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Clutch-Independent PTO
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