Xc90 diesel auto

THOMO · Feb 11th, 2012, 18:44

I'm looking to purchase an auto d5. But I'm a bit put off on the autobox failures . I don't really want to buy a manual . But I would be livid if the box went and I had a bill for 5k .can someone give me a little guidance thanks in advance.

stuarthartley · Feb 11th, 2012, 18:58

from what i have read the failures are with the t6 petrol, i have i d5 and touch wood no probs at all

spokoluzik · Feb 11th, 2012, 19:01

Shouldn't cause any problems with regular oil changes and normal driving/no towing.

THOMO · Feb 11th, 2012, 19:09

Regular oil changes , at what mileage ?

ex Triumph Man · Feb 11th, 2012, 19:39

The major achilles heal of the manual car is you have FOUR foot pedals. The reason is the parking brake is not on top of the console between the two seats, but above the clutch pedal. This I would imagine would make towing and creeping up/down hills in hilly districts no joke at all.

Best stick to auto and let the box take the strain.

JimG · Feb 12th, 2012, 08:50

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Originally Posted by THOMO

Regular oil changes , at what mileage ?

I believe it's between 40-60k.

Clan · Feb 12th, 2012, 10:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by THOMO

I'm looking to purchase an auto d5. But I'm a bit put off on the autobox failures . I don't really want to buy a manual . But I would be livid if the box went and I had a bill for 5k .can someone give me a little guidance thanks in advance.

The Aisian Warner boxes are fine , the potentialy troublesome one is on the T6 engine .
But before you buy , dip the auto box oil , if the colour of the oil bears no resemblance to any shade of red then it will need changing , it is likely to cost the other side of £150 . ALSO get the latest gearbox software upgrade and you should be ok as long at it shows no problems when driving AFTER it has thouroughly warmed up .

ON the other hand a manual is quite pleasant to drive , you soon grow a third leg for the parking brake ( if it works that is ! ) that goes for the auto too , Test the parking brake , press it when doing 10 mph see how much retardation you get , nil could mean a £300 bill for rear brake overhaul ..

Thirdly make sure the rear wheel drive works ....

REDSHEEPRIDD · Feb 12th, 2012, 19:06

[QUOTE=Clan;1091474]. ALSO get the latest gearbox software upgrade

My 54 plate 96k is going fine, but has not been near a Volvo dealer for software upgrades for probably 5 years - am I missing a trick?
Heard they were doing them with services now - so may be tempted at next interval if I thought it would make any difference.

Clan · Feb 12th, 2012, 19:12

Its worth getting done , they have revised the way the gearbox works and also increased oil pressures to clamp the clutches and lock up clutch tighter to compensate for wear and a host of other things i daresay .. The software updates included on the service are probably worth over £100 on their own .

Feb 11th, 2012, 18:44	#1
THOMO Junior Member Last Online: Dec 21st, 2013 02:17 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: derbyshire	Xc90 diesel auto I'm looking to purchase an auto d5. But I'm a bit put off on the autobox failures . I don't really want to buy a manual . But I would be livid if the box went and I had a bill for 5k .can someone give me a little guidance thanks in advance.

Feb 11th, 2012, 19:01	#3
spokoluzik Trader Last Online: Dec 6th, 2023 19:46 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: london	Shouldn't cause any problems with regular oil changes and normal driving/no towing. __________________ http://volvodiagnostic.com/

Feb 12th, 2012, 19:12	#9
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Today 11:23 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	Its worth getting done , they have revised the way the gearbox works and also increased oil pressures to clamp the clutches and lock up clutch tighter to compensate for wear and a host of other things i daresay .. The software updates included on the service are probably worth over £100 on their own . __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Feb 11th, 2012, 18:58	#2
stuarthartley Junior Member Last Online: Apr 26th, 2014 14:31 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: blackburn	from what i have read the failures are with the t6 petrol, i have i d5 and touch wood no probs at all

Feb 11th, 2012, 19:09	#4
THOMO Junior Member Last Online: Dec 21st, 2013 02:17 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: derbyshire	Regular oil changes , at what mileage ?

Feb 11th, 2012, 19:39	#5
ex Triumph Man Senior Member Last Online: Nov 4th, 2018 19:22 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kirkcudbright	The major achilles heal of the manual car is you have FOUR foot pedals. The reason is the parking brake is not on top of the console between the two seats, but above the clutch pedal. This I would imagine would make towing and creeping up/down hills in hilly districts no joke at all. Best stick to auto and let the box take the strain.

Feb 12th, 2012, 19:06	#8
REDSHEEPRIDD Senior Member Last Online: Mar 28th, 2024 15:34 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Aberdeenshire	[QUOTE=Clan;1091474]. ALSO get the latest gearbox software upgrade My 54 plate 96k is going fine, but has not been near a Volvo dealer for software upgrades for probably 5 years - am I missing a trick? Heard they were doing them with services now - so may be tempted at next interval if I thought it would make any difference.

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