Engine tuning th XC90

yeoman · Apr 16th, 2006, 17:19

Hello everyone,

One of my gripes with the 163BHP XC90 D5 is the sluggishness at low speeds.
A mate of mine suggested a company known as DIESEL TUNER UK.
Has any one had any experience with this company and just how good are their chips?

Dec 15th, 2006, 03:32

I have a T6 petrol ,and fitted a chip upgrade from Superchips (superchips.com). The car is stronger through the gears with better economy.

carlhunt · Dec 27th, 2006, 22:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by topkat

I have a T6 petrol ,and fitted a chip upgrade from Superchips (superchips.com). The car is stronger through the gears with better economy.

How much better?

Ta

Carl

StevePritchard · Jan 2nd, 2007, 19:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by yeoman

Hello everyone,

One of my gripes with the 163BHP XC90 D5 is the sluggishness at low speeds.
A mate of mine suggested a company known as DIESEL TUNER UK.
Has any one had any experience with this company and just how good are their chips?

I've got a Steinbauer box on mine - dead easy to fit yourself. Makes a big difference to pulling out into traffic etc, something that I used to have to try and book 3 weeks in advance.

Cheers,

Steve.

Jan 9th, 2007, 15:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by StevePritchard

I've got a Steinbauer box on mine...

Hello Steve,

where in the UK did you purchase it and what was the total please?

cheers,
david

StevePritchard · Jan 9th, 2007, 16:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by davotoula

Hello Steve,

where in the UK did you purchase it and what was the total please?

cheers,
david

This is my actual installation...

http://www.pragmatik-ict.co.uk/xc90.cms

Cheers,

Steve.

Old Grouse · Jan 15th, 2007, 16:50

Hi,

I have a 05 plate (163) XC90

Have the scopio chip from www.dieseltuner.co.uk. Been fitted for 2000+ miles.

Had it fitted as I tow, hoped it would improve torque etc. It has certainly improved on the pulling away hesitation and the car more is responsive. Big plus is the milage increase. Before fitting Computer average was between 29-31mpg, now showing an average 38mpg, 41.8 on long motorway trips. Thought this was to good to be true, so Have checked this, amount of fuel put in/divided by miles, which so far supports the 38 figure.

Early days yet, but so far I am pleased with the investment £375.00, more useful to me than a sat nav.

Old Grouse

yatesspud · Jan 16th, 2007, 12:37

Can one of you guys tell me if i had a chip fitted to my 05 d5 xc90 wether it would invalidate my warranty ? the car seems to be averaging about 35 mpg anyway but would love to get rid of the hesitant pullaway. Thanks.

Gurj · Jan 16th, 2007, 13:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by yatesspud

the car seems to be averaging about 35 mpg anyway .....

My 05 D5 (163) Geartronic (5 speed) is currently only averaging about 26mpg!!
I'm up to about 13,000 miles now (bought Oct 2005). The best it has managed is about 31 mpg during a long Motorway only run when it was new. It's rarely been above 28 mpg since. Perhaps I'm little heavy footed...

yatesspud · Jan 16th, 2007, 15:29

do you have the air con on all the time ? yours xc90 is identical to mine.

Apr 16th, 2006, 17:19	#1
yeoman Master Member Last Online: Nov 1st, 2022 21:04 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Humberside	Engine tuning th XC90 Hello everyone, One of my gripes with the 163BHP XC90 D5 is the sluggishness at low speeds. A mate of mine suggested a company known as DIESEL TUNER UK. Has any one had any experience with this company and just how good are their chips?

Dec 15th, 2006, 03:32	#2
topkat Guest Location:	Try Superchips I have a T6 petrol ,and fitted a chip upgrade from Superchips (superchips.com). The car is stronger through the gears with better economy.

Jan 15th, 2007, 16:50	#7
Old Grouse New Member Last Online: Jan 4th, 2008 18:09 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: kings Lynn	tuning Hi, I have a 05 plate (163) XC90 Have the scopio chip from www.dieseltuner.co.uk. Been fitted for 2000+ miles. Had it fitted as I tow, hoped it would improve torque etc. It has certainly improved on the pulling away hesitation and the car more is responsive. Big plus is the milage increase. Before fitting Computer average was between 29-31mpg, now showing an average 38mpg, 41.8 on long motorway trips. Thought this was to good to be true, so Have checked this, amount of fuel put in/divided by miles, which so far supports the 38 figure. Early days yet, but so far I am pleased with the investment £375.00, more useful to me than a sat nav. Old Grouse

Jan 16th, 2007, 12:37	#8
yatesspud Junior Member Last Online: Dec 10th, 2007 10:33 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: colchester View Photos By: yatesspud	Can one of you guys tell me if i had a chip fitted to my 05 d5 xc90 wether it would invalidate my warranty ? the car seems to be averaging about 35 mpg anyway but would love to get rid of the hesitant pullaway. Thanks.

Jan 16th, 2007, 15:29	#10
yatesspud Junior Member Last Online: Dec 10th, 2007 10:33 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: colchester View Photos By: yatesspud	do you have the air con on all the time ? yours xc90 is identical to mine.

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