XC90 Major Oil Leak - Crank Seal ?

200bhp · Feb 22nd, 2009, 12:15

My wife's XC90 has sprung a leak - enough to loose a couple of litres in 20 miles.

A service light came on and it restricted power (presumably there is some sort of low oil sensor ?)

It was below the minimum but not by much.

I removed the engine tray and there is oil coming out between the engine and gearbox so I presume the crank seal has gone - which seems strange on a 50k engine.

Is this a known problem or could it be something else ?

Thanks

Clan · Feb 22nd, 2009, 12:32

probably crank seal and yes it has a level sensor if a later model , in which case take it to your dealer , there may be help available ..

200bhp · Feb 22nd, 2009, 14:19

TBH unless its free (which I'd doubt on an 03) I wouldn't consider going to a dealer, all they know how to do is charge.

I'll get it recovered to my local garage on Monday.

200bhp · Feb 23rd, 2009, 11:17

Called a couple of inde's and they say its not a common problem and want around £550 but my local garage will do it for £300 so that's where its off to.

200bhp · Mar 12th, 2009, 21:08

It was the crank seal a mere £320 to fix it.

I'm rapidly going off XC90's.

RoyMacDonald · Mar 13th, 2009, 15:16

What was the oil level like before the seal went?

Roy

200bhp · Mar 13th, 2009, 19:23

Close to full I check oil regularly.

Depending who you ask the crank seal was a known problem and there was an 'upgraded' seal brought out apparently.

RoyMacDonald · Mar 13th, 2009, 23:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by 200bhp

Close to full I check oil regularly.

Depending who you ask the crank seal was a known problem and there was an 'upgraded' seal brought out apparently.

Do you check when the engine is cold as Volvo recommend?

Roy

200bhp · Mar 14th, 2009, 09:21

Hot or cold, never noticed a difference, never had to top it up either.

RoyMacDonald · Mar 14th, 2009, 18:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by 200bhp

Hot or cold, never noticed a difference, never had to top it up either.

There should be a noticable difference. Odd. The oil level can read OK hot but be overfilled. Often happens when the car is serviced. The engine still holds quite a lot of oil when it's drained hot. Fill with the quantity in the manual, let the engine get cold and you find it significantly overfilled.

Roy

Feb 22nd, 2009, 12:15	#1
200bhp XC90 03 D5 Auto Last Online: Feb 29th, 2012 07:27 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: solihull	XC90 Major Oil Leak - Crank Seal ? My wife's XC90 has sprung a leak - enough to loose a couple of litres in 20 miles. A service light came on and it restricted power (presumably there is some sort of low oil sensor ?) It was below the minimum but not by much. I removed the engine tray and there is oil coming out between the engine and gearbox so I presume the crank seal has gone - which seems strange on a 50k engine. Is this a known problem or could it be something else ? Thanks

Feb 22nd, 2009, 12:32	#2
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Today 13:17 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	probably crank seal and yes it has a level sensor if a later model , in which case take it to your dealer , there may be help available .. __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Mar 13th, 2009, 15:16	#6
RoyMacDonald VOC Member Last Online: Feb 1st, 2023 11:27 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rye, East Sussex View Photos By: RoyMacDonald	What was the oil level like before the seal went? Roy __________________ 1984 245 SE 1986 345 SE Auto 1991 940 TD Auto 2003 XC90 D5 SE AWD Geartronic2002 V70 D5 SE Auto 2014 V40 D2 SE Tiptronic Cross Country 2017 V40 D2 Cross Country Geartronic Pro 2015 XC60 D5 Polestar SE Lux Nav AWD Geartronic

Feb 22nd, 2009, 14:19	#3
200bhp XC90 03 D5 Auto Last Online: Feb 29th, 2012 07:27 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: solihull	TBH unless its free (which I'd doubt on an 03) I wouldn't consider going to a dealer, all they know how to do is charge. I'll get it recovered to my local garage on Monday.

Feb 23rd, 2009, 11:17	#4
200bhp XC90 03 D5 Auto Last Online: Feb 29th, 2012 07:27 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: solihull	Called a couple of inde's and they say its not a common problem and want around £550 but my local garage will do it for £300 so that's where its off to.

Mar 12th, 2009, 21:08	#5
200bhp XC90 03 D5 Auto Last Online: Feb 29th, 2012 07:27 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: solihull	It was the crank seal a mere £320 to fix it. I'm rapidly going off XC90's.

Mar 13th, 2009, 19:23	#7
200bhp XC90 03 D5 Auto Last Online: Feb 29th, 2012 07:27 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: solihull	Close to full I check oil regularly. Depending who you ask the crank seal was a known problem and there was an 'upgraded' seal brought out apparently.

Mar 14th, 2009, 09:21	#9
200bhp XC90 03 D5 Auto Last Online: Feb 29th, 2012 07:27 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: solihull	Hot or cold, never noticed a difference, never had to top it up either.

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