Shopping on line can be easy, simple and save you lots of money. It can also take a lot of your time, frustrate you, and result in unwanted purchases. Now the same can be said for regular high street shopping, but with the vast opportunity presented by the Internet it will pay you to spend a few minutes reading this and understanding how to better optimize your Volvo Fl shopping experience:
1. Compare - without doubt the biggest advantage that the Volvo Fl offers shoppers today is the ability to compare thousands of Volvo Fl at a time. This is a great thing, but not necessarily all the time! Too much can be daunting at times so take advantage of the great comparison sites and where possible let them do the hard work for you.
2. Research - if it has been said it will be on the internet. Ignorance is no longer a justifiable reason for buying the wrong thing. Take the time to research in detail everything that you could possible want to know about
3. Testimonials - don't know anybody that has bought a Volvo Fl? Wrong! If the Volvo Fl is good the internet will let you know. Use the Internet as a friend and get testimonials before you buy.
4. Questions - Got a question about Volvo Fl then search the Forums, FAQ's, Blogs etc. Don't be afraid to ask .....
5. Reputation - Never heard of the company selling Volvo Fl? Don't worry, no reason why you should know every company in the world, but you know someone that does! Use the internet to find out what people are saying about Volvo Fl and build up a picture of their reputation for sales, returns, customer service, delivery etc.
6. Returns - still worried that even after all of the above your Volvo Fl wont be what you want? Check out the returns policy. There is so much competition now that someone, somewhere is bound to offer the terms that you are comfortable with.
7. Feedback - happy with your Volvo Fl then let people know, after all you are depending on others people input in your buying decision, so why not give a little back.
8. Security - check for the yellow padlock on the Volvo Fl site before you buy, and the s after http:/ /i.e. https:// = a secure site
9. Contact - got a question about Volvo Fl, or want to leave a comment then check out the sites contact page. Reputable companies have them and respond.
10. Payment - ready to pay for your Volvo Fl, then use your credit card or PayPal! Be aware of companies that don't accept them, there may be genuine reasons but given the huge amount of choice you have when buying online there is no reason at all not to buy via credit card or PayPal.
The
Volvo FL is Volvo's smallest truck and is suitable for local and regional distribution operations, refuse collection, construction truck or small format tractor. The Volvo FL is available in two models, The Volvo FL & The New Volvo FL
The Volvo FL is available in the following countries Australia, Bulgaria, Brunei, China,
Indonesia,
Malaysia, Philippines, South Africa,
Tanzania,
Thailand,
TurkeyThe New (2006) Volvo FL is at the moment only available in the following European countries Austria,
Belgium,
Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia,
Czech Republic,
Denmark, Estonia, Finland,
France, Germany,
Greece, Hungary,
Ireland,
Italy, Latvia,
Lithuania Republic of Macedonia,
Netherlands,
Norway,
Poland,
Portugal,
Romania,
Russia,
Serbia-Montenegro, Slovakia,
Slovenia, Spain,
Sweden,
Switzerland,
United Kingdom
Technical data
Engine - Volvo FL
The Volvo FL is powered by
AB Volvo D6B 50 hp, v8-litre in-line -cylinder engine with turbo and intercooler.
The Volvo FL engine is available in one configuration:
{| class="wikitable"! Power || Torque || Max torque range|-| 250 HP (184 Kilowatt)| 825
Newton metre| 2,400 rpm|}
Engine - New Volvo FL
The New Volvo FL is powered by the newly developed Volvo D7E 6-cylinder diesel engine with a displacement of 7.2 litres. It is available with 240 or 280 hp, developing peak torque outputs of 920 or 1050Nm respectively.
The New Volvo FL engine is available in two configurations:
{| class="wikitable"! Power || Torque || Max torque range|-| 240 HP (184 Kilowatt)| 920 Newton metre| 1,050 rpm)| 920 [Newton metre| 1,050 rpm|}
Transmission - Volvo FL
The Volvo FL
Transmission (mechanics) is offered as an Manual or Automatic. The manual gearbox made by ZF for the Volvo FL has full synchromesh, 9-speed and a wide range of gear ratios. The manual gearbox also features an easy-changing gear selector that requires little pressure to operate.
The Automatic gearboxes made by Allison for the Volvo FL are available in several variants adapted to different engine models in 5-speed versions. Volvo FL gearboxes are fitted with a hydraulic torque converter to give superior starting traction and offer a high level of performance and excellent ergonomics.
Transmission - New Volvo FL
The new Volvo FL
Transmission (mechanics) is offered as an Manual or Automatic. The Volvo FL is available with two overdrive manual gearboxes, one with 6 gears and the other with 9. The gearboxes are servo-assisted and light in operation, with a short gear lever. The lever is vibration-free and has a short throw and a very well-defined shift pattern.
The automatic transmission with its 6 speeds is operated smoothly and conveniently with push-buttons on the instrument panel. The automatic transmission is easy on the truck since the engine always operates within its optimum rev. range. This also results in fuel savings. Thanks to a hydraulic torque converter, the transmission provides considerable pulling power when starting off.
External links
- Volvo Trucks Official Page
- Direct link to Volvo FL page at volvo.com/trucks
- Direct link to New Volvo FL page at volvotrucks.com
The
Volvo FL is Volvo's smallest truck and is suitable for local and regional distribution operations, refuse collection, construction truck or small format tractor. The Volvo FL is available in two models, The Volvo FL & The New Volvo FL
The Volvo FL is available in the following countries Australia, Bulgaria,
Brunei,
China,
Indonesia, Malaysia,
Philippines,
South Africa, Tanzania, Thailand, Turkey
The New (2006) Volvo FL is at the moment only available in the following European countries
Austria, Belgium,
Bosnia-Herzegovina,
Croatia,
Czech Republic,
Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, France, Germany,
Greece,
Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Lithuania Republic of Macedonia,
Netherlands, Norway,
Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Serbia-Montenegro, Slovakia,
Slovenia,
Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland,
United Kingdom
Technical data
Engine - Volvo FL
The Volvo FL is powered by AB Volvo D6B 50 hp, v8-litre in-line -cylinder engine with turbo and intercooler.
The Volvo FL engine is available in one configuration:
{| class="wikitable"! Power || Torque || Max torque range|-| 250 HP (184
Kilowatt)| 825 Newton metre| 2,400 rpm|}
Engine - New Volvo FL
The New Volvo FL is powered by the newly developed Volvo D7E 6-cylinder diesel engine with a displacement of 7.2 litres. It is available with 240 or 280 hp, developing peak torque outputs of 920 or 1050Nm respectively.
The New Volvo FL engine is available in two configurations:
{| class="wikitable"! Power || Torque || Max torque range|-| 240 HP (184
Kilowatt)| 920
Newton metre| 1,050 rpm)| 920 [Newton metre| 1,050 rpm|}
Transmission - Volvo FL
The Volvo FL Transmission (mechanics) is offered as an Manual or Automatic. The manual gearbox made by ZF for the Volvo FL has full synchromesh, 9-speed and a wide range of gear ratios. The manual gearbox also features an easy-changing gear selector that requires little pressure to operate.
The Automatic gearboxes made by Allison for the Volvo FL are available in several variants adapted to different engine models in 5-speed versions. Volvo FL gearboxes are fitted with a hydraulic torque converter to give superior starting traction and offer a high level of performance and excellent ergonomics.
Transmission - New Volvo FL
The new Volvo FL
Transmission (mechanics) is offered as an Manual or Automatic. The Volvo FL is available with two overdrive manual gearboxes, one with 6 gears and the other with 9. The gearboxes are servo-assisted and light in operation, with a short gear lever. The lever is vibration-free and has a short throw and a very well-defined shift pattern.
The automatic transmission with its 6 speeds is operated smoothly and conveniently with push-buttons on the instrument panel. The automatic transmission is easy on the truck since the engine always operates within its optimum rev. range. This also results in fuel savings. Thanks to a hydraulic torque converter, the transmission provides considerable pulling power when starting off.
External links
- Volvo Trucks Official Page
- Direct link to Volvo FL page at volvo.com/trucks
- Direct link to New Volvo FL page at volvotrucks.com