RandyA Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 I've put a little over 700 miles on the Volvo since replacing the boost/temperature sensor. On my truck, I can feel a noticeable improvement in engine responsiveness and overall performance. Not sure about fuel mileage due to the differing terrain we have covered (10% grades, flats, hills) but it is looking like I may have picked up anywhere from .5 to .8 mpg. Either way, I would be happy. My old sensor was possibly the one that came in it 796,000 miles ago. It was time for a new one. It is looking like it was a worthwhile expense for my engine. Please don't think just because I am seeing improvements others will experience the same. Your results may differ. OTR Performance advertisements say replacement after 250K is needed. Randy, Nancy and Oscar "The Great White" - 2004 Volvo VNL670, D12, 10-speed, converted to single axle pulling a Keystone Cambridge 5th wheel, 40', 4 slides and about 19,000# with empty tanks. ARS - WB4BZX, Electrical Engineer, Master Electrician, D.Ed., Professor Emeritus - Happily Retired! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad & Jacolyn Posted August 9, 2015 Report Share Posted August 9, 2015 Randy when I replaced my sensor this summer I saw a real improvement in performance because my turbo would not work at all and there are some pretty big hills out here in the west that I was limping up. It is hard to tell about the mileage average because of the hills and twisty roads out here but I'm back to the 8s range and I was down in the low 6's without any turbo. I'll know better when I get back to flat lands in Oct. When I replaced mine I had also watched the video you mentioned early on in your installation. The install was not hard to do (2 plastic panels, 3 zip ties and a total of 7 - 9 screws). It took me about 45 minutes. It would have taken me longer to use your shortcut and I would have worried about my soldering abilities. Just goes to show that there is more than one way to do the job and it depends on the your skills (mine is not soldering). Glad to hear you have improvement. Sure is nice to have the turbo back isn't it? Brad Brad and Jacolyn Tucker the Wonder dog and Brynn the Norfolk Terrier 2009 Smart "Joy" 2004 VNL630 "Vonda the Volvo" 2008 Hitch Hiker 35 CK Champagne Edition VED12 465 HP, Freedomline, 3.73 ratio, WB 218" Fulltiming and loving it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big5er Posted August 9, 2015 Report Share Posted August 9, 2015 Well, just great!! Now I have FIVE "next project" s to get done on my truck. I wonder which "next" one I will do first? MY PEOPLE SKILLS ARE JUST FINE.~It's my tolerance to idiots that needs work.~ 2005 Volvo 780 VED12 465hp / Freedomline transmission singled mid position / Bed by Larry Herrin2018 customed Mobile Suites 40KSSB3 2014 smart Fortwo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSeas Posted August 9, 2015 Report Share Posted August 9, 2015 Share the list.... We can help you prioritize! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big5er Posted August 9, 2015 Report Share Posted August 9, 2015 Headlights Boost sensor re-upholster the seats sand all the plastic chrome on the front and cover it with black bed liner material polish the rims replace cab floor mat - should be here Monday tires for the rear axle - done MY PEOPLE SKILLS ARE JUST FINE.~It's my tolerance to idiots that needs work.~ 2005 Volvo 780 VED12 465hp / Freedomline transmission singled mid position / Bed by Larry Herrin2018 customed Mobile Suites 40KSSB3 2014 smart Fortwo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSeas Posted August 9, 2015 Report Share Posted August 9, 2015 Have you added the "Dixon" hid projector upgrade to your headlights? Is the cab mat the rubber material under the seats? Do you like to do things that are "easy" first or that are less expensive? I have similar ideas on my list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big5er Posted August 9, 2015 Report Share Posted August 9, 2015 No, check out my other post. Sorry to hijack your thread Randy MY PEOPLE SKILLS ARE JUST FINE.~It's my tolerance to idiots that needs work.~ 2005 Volvo 780 VED12 465hp / Freedomline transmission singled mid position / Bed by Larry Herrin2018 customed Mobile Suites 40KSSB3 2014 smart Fortwo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piedmontexpress Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 Headlights Boost sensor re-upholster the seats sand all the plastic chrome on the front and cover it with black bed liner material polish the rims replace cab floor mat - should be here Monday tires for the rear axle - done "RINGO" 2005 VOLVO 670 D12 465hp/Freedomline Transmission 3.42 w/locker and smart car bed. By Gregg Shields at RVHAULERS “Penny Lane” 2018 DRV HOUSTON "ABBEY" 2013 smart for-two Passion "Tilly" Irish Wolfhound/lab mix ( Good Memories) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piedmontexpress Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 Hi Big5er! Still goofed up on the quotes/posts. I got my rear lights on Ringo. I will try to send you a pic sometime today. "RINGO" 2005 VOLVO 670 D12 465hp/Freedomline Transmission 3.42 w/locker and smart car bed. By Gregg Shields at RVHAULERS “Penny Lane” 2018 DRV HOUSTON "ABBEY" 2013 smart for-two Passion "Tilly" Irish Wolfhound/lab mix ( Good Memories) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big5er Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 Sweet I bet they look great !! MY PEOPLE SKILLS ARE JUST FINE.~It's my tolerance to idiots that needs work.~ 2005 Volvo 780 VED12 465hp / Freedomline transmission singled mid position / Bed by Larry Herrin2018 customed Mobile Suites 40KSSB3 2014 smart Fortwo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad & Jacolyn Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 This is easy Phil. Glad I could be of assistance. Let us know if there is any other advice we can give you. Brad Headlights Don't drive at night and you don't need to do this at all. Boost sensor If this needs replacing it is top of the list because it affects performance. If it is not acting up save the part for when it starts acting up. re-upholster the seats Seat covers and call it good sand all the plastic chrome on the front and cover it with black bed liner material If you have time for this you are not working enough hours polish the rims Hire a teenager. replace cab floor mat - should be here Monday tires for the rear axle - done Brad and Jacolyn Tucker the Wonder dog and Brynn the Norfolk Terrier 2009 Smart "Joy" 2004 VNL630 "Vonda the Volvo" 2008 Hitch Hiker 35 CK Champagne Edition VED12 465 HP, Freedomline, 3.73 ratio, WB 218" Fulltiming and loving it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickW Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 This is easy Phil. Glad I could be of assistance. Let us know if there is any other advice we can give you. Brad Headlights Don't drive at night and you don't need to do this at all. Boost sensor If this needs replacing it is top of the list because it affects performance. If it is not acting up save the part for when it starts acting up. re-upholster the seats Seat covers and call it good sand all the plastic chrome on the front and cover it with black bed liner material If you have time for this you are not working enough hours polish the rims Hire a teenager. replace cab floor mat - should be here Monday tires for the rear axle - done Brad ..... if he can afford all this he has been working overtime ...... Phil .... if you skip the rally this year then it is no fun talking about you behind your back ...... 2017 Entegra Anthem 44A SOLD - 2004 Volvo 780. 465hp and 10sp Auto Shift (from 2010~2017) SOLD - 2009 Montana 3400RL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cactus Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 Headlights Boost sensor re-upholster the seats sand all the plastic chrome on the front and cover it with black bed liner material polish the rims replace cab floor mat - should be here Monday tires for the rear axle - done Big5er That little dog under your siggy is running fast LOL Wow! Under 20 mo. Good on ya` Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cactus Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 Big5er That little dog under your siggy is running fast LOL Wow! Under 20 mo. Good on ya` P.S. RandyA Pardon my poor manners on the hi-jack, I could not resist E.P.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyA Posted August 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 P.S. RandyA Pardon my poor manners on the hi-jack, I could not resist E.P.. Pardon is given. I enjoyed the banter..... especially when Phil is the one being poked . Brad - thanks for adding your experience with the boost sensor. The main reason I elected not to follow the OTR video is every time I begin to remove a bolt or screw there is always at least one that won't come out/loose and I end up breaking it off and spending even more time fixing what I never planned on fixing. Murphy's Law, you know. Randy, Nancy and Oscar "The Great White" - 2004 Volvo VNL670, D12, 10-speed, converted to single axle pulling a Keystone Cambridge 5th wheel, 40', 4 slides and about 19,000# with empty tanks. ARS - WB4BZX, Electrical Engineer, Master Electrician, D.Ed., Professor Emeritus - Happily Retired! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad & Jacolyn Posted August 12, 2015 Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 Randy I understand perfectly. Mr. Murphy seems to have a seat somewhere in my rig and I can't find it. He shows up at the worst times. And I also like poking at Phil. By the time I go thru Houston again he will have forgotten. Brad Brad and Jacolyn Tucker the Wonder dog and Brynn the Norfolk Terrier 2009 Smart "Joy" 2004 VNL630 "Vonda the Volvo" 2008 Hitch Hiker 35 CK Champagne Edition VED12 465 HP, Freedomline, 3.73 ratio, WB 218" Fulltiming and loving it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big5er Posted August 12, 2015 Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 Not when you write it down I won't ? MY PEOPLE SKILLS ARE JUST FINE.~It's my tolerance to idiots that needs work.~ 2005 Volvo 780 VED12 465hp / Freedomline transmission singled mid position / Bed by Larry Herrin2018 customed Mobile Suites 40KSSB3 2014 smart Fortwo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad & Jacolyn Posted August 13, 2015 Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 I've heard that you can get away with things if you buy the deputy lunch and a Dr. Pepper. Brad and Jacolyn Tucker the Wonder dog and Brynn the Norfolk Terrier 2009 Smart "Joy" 2004 VNL630 "Vonda the Volvo" 2008 Hitch Hiker 35 CK Champagne Edition VED12 465 HP, Freedomline, 3.73 ratio, WB 218" Fulltiming and loving it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Mayer Posted August 13, 2015 Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 I'm avoiding Houston. I'm out of Dr. Pepper. Jack & Danielle Mayer #60376 Lifetime Member Living on the road since 2000PLEASE no PM's. Email me. jackdanmayer AT gmail 2016 DRV Houston 44' 5er (we still have it) 2022 New Horizons 43' 5er 2016 Itasca 27N 28' motorhome 2019 Volvo 860, D13 455/1850, 236" wb, I-Shift, battery-based APU No truck at the moment - we use one of our demo units 2016 smart Passion, piggyback on the truck -------------------------------------------------------------------------See our website for info on New Horizons 5th wheels, HDTs as tow vehicles, communications on the road, and use of solar powerwww.jackdanmayer.com Principal in RVH Lifestyles. RVH-Lifestyles.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adept99 Posted August 13, 2015 Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 Does League City count as Houston? Expect to be there late this winter. How much Dr Pepper should we bring to ensure a pleasant, hassle free experience? Paul & Paula + Daisy the amazing wiggle worm dog... 2001 Volvo 770 Autoshift, Singled, w/ Aluminum Bed - Toy Draggin 2013 395AMP XLR Thunderbolt Toy Hauler 2013 Smart Passion 2012 CanAm Spyder RT 2013 Harley Davidson Street Glide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickeieio Posted August 13, 2015 Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 Okay, since this thread is already beyond hijacking..... If I went to the Dr. Pepper distributor and loaded all I could cram on board with the intent of having it ready as a bribe if hassled by T-DOT, would I be commercial. KW T-680, POPEMOBILE Newmar X-Aire, VATICAN Lots of old motorcycles, Moto Guzzi Griso and Spyder F3 currently in the front row Young enough to play in the dirt as a retired farmer. contact me at rickeieio1@comcast.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big5er Posted August 13, 2015 Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 Okay, since this thread is already beyond hijacking..... If I went to the Dr. Pepper distributor and loaded all I could cram on board with the intent of having it ready as a bribe if hassled by T-DOT, would I be commercial. I've heard that some people are attaching counter-measure launchers to their rigs, throwing out several simultaneously, like chaff, hoping to swamp the DOT guy with multiple targets at once in an effort to sneak away. MY PEOPLE SKILLS ARE JUST FINE.~It's my tolerance to idiots that needs work.~ 2005 Volvo 780 VED12 465hp / Freedomline transmission singled mid position / Bed by Larry Herrin2018 customed Mobile Suites 40KSSB3 2014 smart Fortwo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasFlyer Posted August 13, 2015 Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 Who knew that Dr. Pepper would burn like that...... John Southern Nevada 2008 Volvo 780, D13, I-Shift 2017 Keystone Fuzion 420 Toyhauler 2017 Can-Am Maverick X3-RS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyA Posted August 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2015 Un-hijacked - Richmond, VA to Goshen, IN. Interstate, mountains, stop lights, stop and go traffic, 70 mph on open highways. This did not happen before replacing the boost sensor. Randy, Nancy and Oscar "The Great White" - 2004 Volvo VNL670, D12, 10-speed, converted to single axle pulling a Keystone Cambridge 5th wheel, 40', 4 slides and about 19,000# with empty tanks. ARS - WB4BZX, Electrical Engineer, Master Electrician, D.Ed., Professor Emeritus - Happily Retired! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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