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Gokartbandit69 · Jan 30th, 2019, 13:40

Just bought xc90 2.4 D5 auto MY 2005
I have 2 questions
At what engine speed should the gearbox change up, mines seems lazy not changing till 2300 revs. Gear change is very smooth with no slip when it does change so I don’t think there is a problem with the gearbox.
My second question is regarding engine temp.
The engine gets to normal working temperature very quickly, I travel 4 miles home from work at 3am so no traffic. The temp is up to normal 1/2 way home, it doesn’t rise any higher so not overheating and I drove home after purchase(18 miles) with no issues.
(Not that I’m complaining I had to start my discovery 1 10 minutes before clocking out just to clear the screen lol).

gmonag · Jan 30th, 2019, 14:07

Hi and welcome.

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At what engine speed should the gearbox change up, mines seems lazy not changing till 2300 revs

The gearbox will allow the engine to rev much higher than you would do normally with a manual. It seems strange at first but is completely normal.

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The engine gets to normal working temperature very quickly

Great, perfect! Your thermostat is working correctly.

Gokartbandit69 · Jan 30th, 2019, 14:19

Cheers Greg.

nu11eaf · Jan 30th, 2019, 16:30

Welcome to Volvoforums, and to the world of Volvo's, I hope you get lots of trouble free motoring with your XC90, which is one of the most practical cars ever built.
The gearbox will tend to rev higher when first started and oil cold but settles down as it warms up.
Temperature sounds ok to me, a few miles to warm to normal, I have a Defender as well and that takes an age to get any heat going, unlike the Volvo.

cam · Jan 31st, 2019, 08:03

Hi mate and welcome.

Jan 30th, 2019, 13:40	#1
Gokartbandit69 VOC Member Last Online: Jul 12th, 2019 16:47 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Bradford	Just saying hi Just bought xc90 2.4 D5 auto MY 2005 I have 2 questions At what engine speed should the gearbox change up, mines seems lazy not changing till 2300 revs. Gear change is very smooth with no slip when it does change so I don’t think there is a problem with the gearbox. My second question is regarding engine temp. The engine gets to normal working temperature very quickly, I travel 4 miles home from work at 3am so no traffic. The temp is up to normal 1/2 way home, it doesn’t rise any higher so not overheating and I drove home after purchase(18 miles) with no issues. (Not that I’m complaining I had to start my discovery 1 10 minutes before clocking out just to clear the screen lol).

Jan 30th, 2019, 16:30	#4
nu11eaf Premier Member Last Online: Today 15:03 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Yorkshire man living in County Durham	Welcome to Volvoforums, and to the world of Volvo's, I hope you get lots of trouble free motoring with your XC90, which is one of the most practical cars ever built. The gearbox will tend to rev higher when first started and oil cold but settles down as it warms up. Temperature sounds ok to me, a few miles to warm to normal, I have a Defender as well and that takes an age to get any heat going, unlike the Volvo. __________________ XC90 Inscription D5 Power pulse, 2017 MY, Savile grey, Blond Nappa, Leather dash/door tops, Walnut inlays, Dark tinted windows, Air suspension, Bliss/Cross traffic alert, Xenium/7 seat comfort/Family/Winter packs, 4 zone climate, Heated rear seats.

Jan 30th, 2019, 14:19	#3
Gokartbandit69 VOC Member Last Online: Jul 12th, 2019 16:47 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Bradford	Cheers Greg.

Jan 31st, 2019, 08:03	#5
cam Premier Member Last Online: Apr 21st, 2024 15:39 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: llanhari	Hi mate and welcome.

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