Engine: D5: 163bhp or 185bhp

[5cilinder]

The 185 d5 is the better engine but you have to have enough above 55mph trips for passive and active dpf regeneration

If the engine is run 50% of the mileage above 55miles/hour the dpf shouldnt be giving any problems
Low mileage isnt a problem when run on the highway

[d5sport]

I wouldnt touch a E4 engine agen, my D5 185 had a cracked piston When I took it to a volvo specialist he said he'd seen alot more E4 **** up then E3's

E3 is a solid engine

[5cilinder]

E3 or E4 have the same pistons
IF E4 is failing more than E3 than it has to do with chiptunining or the use of those wonderfull 0w30 wateroils icm with biodiesel dillution

[imy]

Hi,

Been reading this thread.
I've got a budget of upto 4k not sure which type to go for.

I usually do around around 1200 miles a month,mixture of motorway and dual carriage ways.

I prefer the looks of the face-lift model and like my toys in the car.

I'm Based in the Manchester area, don't mind meetings up with potential owners for a chit chat.

Regards


Imy

[jayxc70]

Hi there I was wondering if you could help us and let me know abit more about my xc70 d5. I have a xc70 d5 se sport 2.4 diesel 2007. Is it normal for it to smoke from the oil top up area and dipstick area as im not sure. I have not had the car long and have only just become a member on this site. Please help in any way possible.

Thank you.

Jay

[GrahamBrown1]

Originally Posted by imy

Hi,

Been reading this thread.
I've got a budget of upto 4k not sure which type to go for.

I usually do around around 1200 miles a month,mixture of motorway and dual carriage ways.

I prefer the looks of the face-lift model and like my toys in the car.

I'm Based in the Manchester area, don't mind meetings up with potential owners for a chit chat.

Regards


Imy

at your millage you shouldn't have a problem with a dpf car, Buy what you want! I have both engines and there both very reliable.

[imy]

Thanks for your reply .

Is there much differnce in performance/ top speed I.e are the gear ratios different in a autobox in 163 and 185 bhp versions?

[Thassos]

Hi imy,

As others are said both engines are essentially the same with the main difference being the euro4 has a few more components in the throttle body and egr area's plus has the DPF. I would try driving both, the 185 has much better torque 400nM vs 340 on the 163 and pulls better up the rev range (not that you need to use it), 6 speed box on the euro4 is good if you spend a lot of time on motorways. If you go for a euro4, clean out the throttle body and avoid yourself any future 'possible' problems. The swirl throttle link is another minor problem area but its easily and cheaply fixed/improved in most cases..otherwise they are pretty bulletproof if you do the minimal service stuff needed, oh and stick with good quality synthetic oil.

[imy]

Thanks for your reply.

Daft question can you retro fit the puddle lights?

[mattwilde66]

Now this is a very handy thread indeed.

I've had the later 185 XC70 for many years now without major problem. I'm now moving to Norway and I'm buying a 2004 163hp xc70 (I can't afford a later one what with Norwegian prices). I'd noticed someone mentioned you can re-map the 163. Does anyone have any details on that? I've used my father in laws 163 v70 and you can tell the difference in power between the 185 for sure. If not a remap, can you swap the ECU? What are puddle lights too?

Cheers
Matt