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Feb 11th, 2020, 01:54 | #141 | |
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Feb 11th, 2020, 10:22 | #142 |
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MOT day today!
I'm currently having another day trip to Baldock while my XC90 is with IVS Letchworth. I've asked them to service it (the first service in my ownership) and check all the elements necessary to ensure MOT success. I know it's going to need attention to the handbrake as that was reported as dodgy during the swirl flap rectification last autumn, but who knows what else might need some mechanical focus. Fingers crossed for a good outcome. More news as I get it. |
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Feb 12th, 2020, 10:29 | #143 |
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In the immortal words of the poet Ice Cube, "Today was a good day...". Okay, technically yesterday, but you get the idea.
Result! My XC90 passed, with no advisories. What's more, the handbrake only needed adjusting. No new parts required. Given that it's been a few years and about 11,000 miles since the last service, I asked for the big one to be done. As well as engine oil, all the filters were changed and the report from IVS was both the fuel filter and the air filter were very dirty, so fresh ones of these will definitely help. Total bill for the day was a very reasonable £437.70, which I don't think is too bad for a major service and a MOT. The report of work needed next time includes various worn suspension components and engine mounts, which is fair enough as these are essentially consumable items. Somewhat frustratingly, another report was around the gearbox oil. "Has it ever been changed?" I was asked. "No, because you advised me not to." was the answer. It seems that IVS have adjusted their professional view on this matter, so the next time it's there I'll be getting the gearbox oil changed, as well as the software updated on the gearbox. I'm seriously tempted to do this sooner rather than later. While the gearbox seems fine - touch wood - it's the only thing I really worry about breaking on the car, as, short of the engine, as everything else can be replaced relatively easily and within the envelope of reasonable cost. IVS did comment on the generally very good condition of the car, especially taking it's mileage into account. It was clearly very pampered during its first 182,000 miles (as the large stack of old invoices I have would seem to attest to). As an aside, I also got to spend another day in the market down of Baldock, propping up the local economy of coffee shops and pubs. It's coming up to a year since I bought the car, and I'll do a one year report with costs incurred over the year and opinions next month. Hopefully that will be useful to current and prospective owners who may be following this thread. To conclude, a good day of XC90 ownership, and should mean the car is in top shape for a looooong trip to Devon next week for a family holiday. Thanks for reading. |
Feb 12th, 2020, 10:58 | #144 |
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Without stripping the turbo, its interesting to wonder how they came to believe the seals are worn.
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Feb 12th, 2020, 12:25 | #145 | |
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I now regret it 2 years later my torque converter is slipping and shuddering under low RPM high torque scenarios. Volvo advised today 8000 CHF = 6300 GBP for a replacement auto gearbox (they do not rebuild gearboxes at Volvo, they just replace) I am wondering if I never touched it would it still be OK now? Replacing the fluid flushes out any friction solids swimming in the fluid, resulting in potentially less friction on the torque converter, resulting in slipping/shuddering I'm considering my options: an indy gearbox repair may be on the cards....
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Feb 12th, 2020, 12:30 | #146 | |
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I think that you have just been unlucky Swiss and I would bet my bottom dollar that far more Geartronic Gearboxes have failed through not changing the fluid than ever have through doing it.
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Feb 12th, 2020, 12:33 | #147 | |
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Do you mind me asking how many miles (kilometres) your car has covered? Has it been used for towing? |
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Feb 12th, 2020, 14:04 | #148 |
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I use my 2005 D5 for towing a large caravan. I have changed the gearbox oil twice and it has improved the operation both times. The oil that came out was brown and smelt burnt (I have been towing in Europe during heatwaves). Replacing the oil can only do good in my opinion. I think Swiss was unlucky.
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I had the annual service done today. Oddly enough, it cost exactly the same as yours: 539 CHF = 425 GBP. 200 labour, 290 materials, plus tax. Oil change, new air filter, oil filter, pollen filter. Expensive washer fluid. Handbrake adjustment. Battery test. Diesel additive. Wash. Tyre black. Volvo mobility guaranty for a year. A minor service, said the dealer (no brake fluid or brake pad change). They drove the car and said gearbox was fine. They also said a replacement was around 8000 CHF (6300 GBP) !! I think they never experienced the low RPM high torque condition which caused the torque converter to slip. BTW, I know exactly what time they started working on the car and how long the engine was running, or a battery charger was connected. And when they finished. My battery monitor collected all the data, I have the graph on my phone Out of interest I printed the fault history to PDF last night and saw only 1 x fault logged in the last 9 months: glow plug relay faulty signal. Once only. And then after they cleared the codes it happened today as well. I know that because I pulled the codes tonight too. I might remove the relay, clean the contacts and stick it back in. See how it goes. My previous fault from last Summer - occasional bad signal on injector 4 - has disappeared since last service where they did a Service 2.0 entire car update and deleted my Heico Tune. I got the Heico tune back (at their cost) but I never recorded the SW versions so couldn't see what modules got updated. I have all SW recorded now so can tell if anything changes...
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