Fumes in the cabin XC60

[Zebster]

Originally Posted by Hartlepool Mariner

The blue smoke was after a particularly hard drive. The local Volvo dealer have had one attempt at repairing the problem, which I think was there before I gave them £500 for a service, which included replacing the cabin air filter.

I don't think they fitted the filter correctly, that's why the fumes are now noticeable.

Surely there shouldn't be smoke and fumes to filter out?

In any case, does the cabin filter actually remove fumes, or is it just for particulates (such as pollen)?

[Zebster]

Originally Posted by VOLVOL0VER

Don't get me wrong but we're talking here about a Volvo. Maybe an old Volvo could do that... my last Audi did it after long mileage and some good years on it. But a XC60/XC90 of 2018/19/20?? Hard to believe. It even offends me. Some might have that problem... one or two... unfortunately for the owners who got those but generally speaking 99% of nowadays Volvo don't do it and for sure won't do it in the future, in the long term.

Are you similarly in denial about other VEA problems such as engine oil consumption, rising sump level due to diesel contamination, EGR system blockages and the current recall for intake manifold deformation/fire risk?

[Hartlepool Mariner]

Originally Posted by Zebster

Surely there shouldn't be smoke and fumes to filter out?

In any case, does the cabin filter actually remove fumes, or is it just for particulates (such as pollen)?

I know there shouldn't be fumes but the cabin filter does a good job of keeping out odours. I work on sewage works and it was a welcome surprise when I got the Volvo and didn't have the smells in the cabin.

There may be more cars out there that are generating fumes but the owners haven't noticed.

[Haldex]

No car can “generate fumes” in the engine bay. You may have a leaky head cover gasket or head gasket, or maybe a leaky PCV- any smoke from under the hood can only come from leaking oil burning off in contact with hot parts (exhaust manifold, turbo, etc..) What Zebster and others are saying is that, rather than putting a fresh cabin filter to eliminate the odors you should be addressing the source of the problem- oil leak.

[HDAV]

Isn’t this a symptom of the pre recall safety advice? While not all D4 VEA have had recalls issued doesn’t mean they couldn’t be affected..... car is under warranty take it to dealer ASAP don’t drive it until rectified to your satisfaction.......

[Zebster]

Originally Posted by Hartlepool Mariner

I know there shouldn't be fumes but the cabin filter does a good job of keeping out odours. I work on sewage works and it was a welcome surprise when I got the Volvo and didn't have the smells in the cabin.

There may be more cars out there that are generating fumes but the owners haven't noticed.

Perhaps then the OEM cabin filter does incorporate an activated charcoal layer?

[adambsmith]

Second year service tomorrow and I am hoping they can cure the fumes in the cabin issue. I have even installed a CO2 detector as I am quite worried about what I am breathing when I come to a standstill in my XC60. No indications of CO2 yet but I am losing patience with the car and may shift it on if the dealer can’t sort it. Shame as this is my third XC60.

[Clan]

Originally Posted by Zebster

Perhaps then the OEM cabin filter does incorporate an activated charcoal layer?

yes they have for the last 20 years .

[Hartlepool Mariner]

Originally Posted by Clan

yes they have for the last 20 years .

Provided the filter is fitted correctly it should do a good job of keeping out odours

[adambsmith]

Car in for service and I be just had the vehicle health check emailed to me.

One item identified as “red” - “Cam cap and rocker cover leaking”. Will find out more when I pick my car up later today. Hopefully the rectification of this will cure the fumes?