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XC60? V70-XC70

posted by  AlanS on  Sun Oct 6 09:48 CST 2013
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While my 2009 was in for an oil change (I am concerned that they said the oil was LOW...where did it go?), I had a 2013 XC60 loaner. Dealer said it is the same engine as mine...if so, why was it so 'spirited'? Very quick and responsive...no turbo.








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    XC60? V70-XC70

    posted by  james_a_sousa on  Sun Oct 6 19:16 CST 2013
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    Perform this experiment -

    After a drive of 1/2 hour or more, wait 15 minutes (as is mentioned in your owner's manual I think) then check your oil level. - I think that it will be low - then -

    Wait overnight and check your oil again - I think that it will be OK - then -

    Check your oil after two or three days of non-use - I think it will be high.

    HUH????

    This is how my 2012 acts,

    I was told by a service writer that the 3.2 has an odd drain system that retains some oil in the upper engine for better start-up lubrication - eventually it drains out.

    At the same dealer, the tech who serviced my car said the oil was low when he changed it!

    This was just before my vacation - I intend to take this up with Volvo next week. I'll let you know.

    BTW - how was your oil level the last time you checked it?








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    XC60? V70-XC70

    posted by  tbsmith413 on  Sun Oct 6 13:02 CST 2013
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    Volvo has been tweaking the transmission software continuously, which I suspect to be most of what you are feeling. They also tweaked the engine internals in 2010 (I think) but that only amounted to a 5hp gain and a little more fuel efficiency.
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    2009 V70 3.2, new to me at 75k







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