New, to me, XC70

XC70Virgin · Apr 22nd, 2018, 19:32

Hi, after a bit of searching and juggling options with wifey, eventually found a nice '09 SE Lux model. Drive it home yesterday from Bradford via Holyhead to NI. It was a good opportunity to get acquainted!

Not a riveting driving experience but a nice driver all the same. A few observations so far:
1 Rear view mirror compass is nice but a PITA at night as it's too bright.
2 Fitted phone system is also a PITA as I was expecting a Bluetooth system. Have to figure that one out.
3 Mounting base is there for the Garmin Nuvi, which is missing. Hope this is still available as it might solve the phone issue, sort of, as well as being a sat nav.
4 No DAB. Any suggested solutions as the sound system is great? HP system is installed.
5 Bi-Xenon headlights are superb!
6 Front seat cooling is also, well, cool. Was nice yesterday in the warm.
7 As was the case with my '04 90, the leather and general build quality is great. Mine has only 66k miles but even at 9 it still looks great internally and externally.

Two main questions if I may please: what is the recommended timing belt change mileage (can't remember from when I had the 90) and what is recommended situation with 6 speed 'box and oil changes and how hard is it?
Last but not least, is Haldex oil and filter change a requirement and how hard? Never did that on the 90.

Many thanks.

Georgeandkira · Apr 22nd, 2018, 21:17

I'm pretty sure the 3.2l 6 has a timing chain.

I know there's an instructional pictorial (not a video) on one of these forums regarding changing the Haldex fluid and filter as I've seen it.

Sorry I couldn't've been of more help.

XC70Virgin · Apr 22nd, 2018, 21:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Georgeandkira

I'm pretty sure the 3.2l 6 has a timing chain.

I know there's an instructional pictorial (not a video) on one of these forums as I've seen it.

Sorry I couldn't've been of more help.

Mine's the D5!

davidsmith1307 · Apr 23rd, 2018, 13:00

Timing belt due at 108,000 miles on an '09 D5 I believe.

This group only goes to '07 though so you may be better off asking the '08 onwards group.

Sojournermike · Apr 23rd, 2018, 17:46

My 06 book says 108k on the 18k service schedule and 100k on the 12.5k service schedule.

Mike

XC70Virgin · Apr 23rd, 2018, 21:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by davidsmith1307

Timing belt due at 108,000 miles on an '09 D5 I believe.

This group only goes to '07 though so you may be better off asking the '08 onwards group.

Thank you and my mistake as I didn't realise the group was split!

Apr 22nd, 2018, 19:32	#1
XC70Virgin Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:32 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Newry	New, to me, XC70 Hi, after a bit of searching and juggling options with wifey, eventually found a nice '09 SE Lux model. Drive it home yesterday from Bradford via Holyhead to NI. It was a good opportunity to get acquainted! Not a riveting driving experience but a nice driver all the same. A few observations so far: 1 Rear view mirror compass is nice but a PITA at night as it's too bright. 2 Fitted phone system is also a PITA as I was expecting a Bluetooth system. Have to figure that one out. 3 Mounting base is there for the Garmin Nuvi, which is missing. Hope this is still available as it might solve the phone issue, sort of, as well as being a sat nav. 4 No DAB. Any suggested solutions as the sound system is great? HP system is installed. 5 Bi-Xenon headlights are superb! 6 Front seat cooling is also, well, cool. Was nice yesterday in the warm. 7 As was the case with my '04 90, the leather and general build quality is great. Mine has only 66k miles but even at 9 it still looks great internally and externally. Two main questions if I may please: what is the recommended timing belt change mileage (can't remember from when I had the 90) and what is recommended situation with 6 speed 'box and oil changes and how hard is it? Last but not least, is Haldex oil and filter change a requirement and how hard? Never did that on the 90. Many thanks. Last edited by XC70Virgin; Apr 22nd, 2018 at 21:18.

Apr 22nd, 2018, 21:17	#2
Georgeandkira Premier Member Last Online: Today 13:03 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hackensack	I'm pretty sure the 3.2l 6 has a timing chain. I know there's an instructional pictorial (not a video) on one of these forums regarding changing the Haldex fluid and filter as I've seen it. Sorry I couldn't've been of more help. Last edited by Georgeandkira; Apr 22nd, 2018 at 21:35.

Apr 23rd, 2018, 13:00	#4
davidsmith1307 Member Last Online: Dec 12th, 2021 16:23 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Cottingham, East Yorkshire	Timing belt due at 108,000 miles on an '09 D5 I believe. This group only goes to '07 though so you may be better off asking the '08 onwards group. __________________ XC70 D5 SE 2011MY

Apr 23rd, 2018, 17:46	#5
Sojournermike Junior Member Last Online: Jan 10th, 2020 13:18 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Harrogate	My 06 book says 108k on the 18k service schedule and 100k on the 12.5k service schedule. Mike

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