Bit of an engine oil concern

Quaffwine · Jan 17th, 2021, 23:31

Hi all,

Whilst towing about 600 kg’s around Scotland for a few days last week I quickly checked my engine oil levels and surprise, it had gone down to reading at just under half. Last year I got the low engine oil light on when I towed a rib up in Scotland for about 150 miles etc.

Anyway, once I dropped of the trailer this time and got home after a motorway stretch I noted the oil engine levels had returned up to around the 75% as I think is normal.

Is there anything here to be worried about for long term ownership? Previously I had also been warned at its service that the crank seal was leaking oil but my selling dealership never did anything about this.

Many thanks in advance

Quacker · Jan 18th, 2021, 00:14

Most probably nothing to worry about. Your oil level is fine. Crank seal? If it ain’t broken, don’t fix it. In this case if it isn’t dripping to any great extent, it isn’t broken.
Be happy and worry free. It probably has very many miles of trouble free motoring ahead of it.

If your service agent really does recommend doing the seal at some point, yes do it, as long as you are sure that they are not just ‘reading’ you and saying what they think you want to hear.

gaby · Jan 18th, 2021, 08:19

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Originally Posted by Quaffwine

Anyway, once I dropped of the trailer this time and got home after a motorway stretch I noted the oil engine levels had returned up to around the 75% as I think is normal.

Has the car air suspension?

eternal optimist · Jan 18th, 2021, 10:00

Following this with interest. I’m currently driving a (seemingly) bomb proof 2004 XC70 and find myself drawn to a V90 or V90 CC. Keen to see how much pain I might be bringing in to my life!

Quaffwine · Jan 18th, 2021, 12:05

Yes it does, in the rear. Quite an odd noisy thing though. When I park on an awkward slip or slope I can occasionally catch it working itself out!

Quaffwine · Jan 18th, 2021, 12:08

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Originally Posted by eternal optimist

Following this with interest. I’m currently driving a (seemingly) bomb proof 2004 XC70 and find myself drawn to a V90 or V90 CC. Keen to see how much pain I might be bringing in to my life!

I think I’m being a bit of a hypochondriac! They are certainly a nice refined place to be! I’ve always wanted to try an xc70 though.

My suspicion is that this is going to be a great long term ownership for me but as I also use it for work in aquaculture it will be interesting to see just how long it lasts with me!

Jan 17th, 2021, 23:31	#1
Quaffwine Junior Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2024 17:16 Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Edinburgh	Bit of an engine oil concern Hi all, Whilst towing about 600 kg’s around Scotland for a few days last week I quickly checked my engine oil levels and surprise, it had gone down to reading at just under half. Last year I got the low engine oil light on when I towed a rib up in Scotland for about 150 miles etc. Anyway, once I dropped of the trailer this time and got home after a motorway stretch I noted the oil engine levels had returned up to around the 75% as I think is normal. Is there anything here to be worried about for long term ownership? Previously I had also been warned at its service that the crank seal was leaking oil but my selling dealership never did anything about this. Many thanks in advance __________________ Volvo v90 CC D5 B&W Xenium Winter etc

Jan 18th, 2021, 00:14	#2
Quacker Premier Member Last Online: Nov 22nd, 2021 00:53 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: West of Carmarthen	Most probably nothing to worry about. Your oil level is fine. Crank seal? If it ain’t broken, don’t fix it. In this case if it isn’t dripping to any great extent, it isn’t broken. Be happy and worry free. It probably has very many miles of trouble free motoring ahead of it. If your service agent really does recommend doing the seal at some point, yes do it, as long as you are sure that they are not just ‘reading’ you and saying what they think you want to hear. __________________ XC90 D5, 2017 Inscription. Dark Grey. Xenium pack. Winter Plus with HUD. Black leather interior with alloy trim inserts. Ownership ended June 2020, Happy motoring times!

Jan 18th, 2021, 12:05	#5
Quaffwine Junior Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2024 17:16 Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Edinburgh	Yes it does, in the rear. Quite an odd noisy thing though. When I park on an awkward slip or slope I can occasionally catch it working itself out! __________________ Volvo v90 CC D5 B&W Xenium Winter etc

Jan 18th, 2021, 10:00	#4
eternal optimist Master Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2024 13:55 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Reading	Following this with interest. I’m currently driving a (seemingly) bomb proof 2004 XC70 and find myself drawn to a V90 or V90 CC. Keen to see how much pain I might be bringing in to my life!

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