D5 (2005 on) - S60 D5 new owner few maintenance questions

jamie28 · Aug 20th, 2012, 20:54

I purchased a 2006 D5 geartronic with 78k a few weeks back.it has some history and all the old MOT,s ( not my first choice but an operation ment i needed a car quick) I had an S60R and a few T5,s before but its time to slow down and spend less on fuel

500 miles later and there are no nasty suprises just a slight hiss under boost so i guess its intercooler time and a worn top mount .
im going to carry out a service and some preventative maintenance before a remap hence a few questions

Has anyone flushed the fluid of the 6 speed geartronic ? gearshifts are fine but the fluid must be as burnt as my cooking after 6 years

Are there any guides on cleaning the EGR and PCV systems ?

Can anyone recommend a cheap laptop/vadis from ebay

Apart from filters and oils is there anything else i need to do or look out for ? in getting 30 in london traffic and 45 on a 85 mph run ,I have a heavy boot so in fairly chuffed

Lastly some D5,s seem more noisy than others any reasons?

Lots of questions but thanks in advance

Tall Ed · Aug 22nd, 2012, 19:38

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Originally Posted by jamie28

Apart from filters and oils is there anything else i need to do or look out for ?

Check the control arm from the variable valve timing, these often break. Also the MY 2006 up D5 engines at times have trouble with diesel polluting the engine oil. New engine oil might also have a positive effect on the engine sound, especial if its now polluted.

The S60 D5 is a real racing machine, even without remapping, have fun

NI_Volvo_Nut · Aug 23rd, 2012, 03:36

Flushing the transmission is fairly simple, Rufe off here will sort you with new 'o' rings ect, cost about 10 posted. Remove the top pipe from the trans cooler (part of the radiator) garden hose is a good fit into the rad housing you just removed the pipe from. Now drain the sump of the gearbox, I used a suction pump, refill with 3lts of clean oil, start the car (easier if you've a 2nd pair of hands. Takes about 10 seconds to pump 2 lts out, obviously refill with 2 lts before starting again, I used approx 20lts from memory

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jamie28 Member Last Online: Aug 22nd, 2021 12:03 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: middlesex	S60 D5 new owner few maintenance questions I purchased a 2006 D5 geartronic with 78k a few weeks back.it has some history and all the old MOT,s ( not my first choice but an operation ment i needed a car quick) I had an S60R and a few T5,s before but its time to slow down and spend less on fuel 500 miles later and there are no nasty suprises just a slight hiss under boost so i guess its intercooler time and a worn top mount . im going to carry out a service and some preventative maintenance before a remap hence a few questions Has anyone flushed the fluid of the 6 speed geartronic ? gearshifts are fine but the fluid must be as burnt as my cooking after 6 years Are there any guides on cleaning the EGR and PCV systems ? Can anyone recommend a cheap laptop/vadis from ebay Apart from filters and oils is there anything else i need to do or look out for ? in getting 30 in london traffic and 45 on a 85 mph run ,I have a heavy boot so in fairly chuffed Lastly some D5,s seem more noisy than others any reasons? Lots of questions but thanks in advance __________________ I unleash my hammer with sadistic intent Last edited by jamie28; Aug 20th, 2012 at 20:58.

Aug 23rd, 2012, 03:36	#3
NI_Volvo_Nut Volvologist Last Online: Dec 6th, 2023 11:13 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bangor - Norn Iron View Photos By: NI_Volvo_Nut	Flushing the transmission is fairly simple, Rufe off here will sort you with new 'o' rings ect, cost about 10 posted. Remove the top pipe from the trans cooler (part of the radiator) garden hose is a good fit into the rad housing you just removed the pipe from. Now drain the sump of the gearbox, I used a suction pump, refill with 3lts of clean oil, start the car (easier if you've a 2nd pair of hands. Takes about 10 seconds to pump 2 lts out, obviously refill with 2 lts before starting again, I used approx 20lts from memory __________________ What's the matter with the car I'm driving? Can't you tell that it's out of style? Should I get a set of white wall tires? Are you gonna cruise the miracle mile?

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