Volvo Owners Club Forum - View Single Post - XC60 Automatic gearbox problems when towing?

Bill Garner · May 22nd, 2010, 20:53

I have towed thousands of miles in all sorts of terrain
with a variety of Volvos, all automatics. Have never
felt that gearbox under extreme pressure. Only down
side is that they tend to be thirsty although my current
XC90 D5 returns between 31 and 35 MPG when towing.

May 22nd, 2010, 20:53	#4
Bill Garner Junior Member Last Online: Jun 21st, 2016 18:41 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Stoke on Trent	I have towed thousands of miles in all sorts of terrain with a variety of Volvos, all automatics. Have never felt that gearbox under extreme pressure. Only down side is that they tend to be thirsty although my current XC90 D5 returns between 31 and 35 MPG when towing.