Starting this thread to keep track of any maintenance items and other things done to my wife’s new to her, used 2017 Volvo XC90 T5 Momentum AWD. Bought from Carvana with 39,000 miles on the ODO, took delivery in early October. Right off the bat, the steering wheel buttons did not work, i read up…
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I started out using B, and getting used to feathering my deceleration, but I read a piece from Porshe saying that it is more efficient to glide than to decelerate and re-accelerate, so they don’t include B on their hybrids. Don’t let them fool you; it’s more work and development time and they are saving…
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I bought this car on May 10th 2020 and decided I’d try to start documenting my progress here. This will probably be a long first post since I’m just now starting to document after owning it about 8 months. I’ve daily driven an automatic ’97 854 T5 since 2017 and wasn’t necessarily on the hunt…
I bought this 2008 XC90 with 157k miles on it in May (almost 159k miles on it now) knowing full well there was very likely going to be some significant repairs in my future with this car. I would not have bought it if I did not feel the work ahead of me would be…
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I assume that you mean #36, moves #3 that pulls #2 cable. I do not know what or where #2 cable connects to inside of the seat frame. You will need to remove enough of the seat cover to see what has failed or not working. Below are parts and repair pics that may help….
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Hi there – Wanted to introduce myself here – I just picked up a silver V60 P* from cars&bids earlier this month – this is my dream car in my dream spec, so I am very happy to be here and begin this process with the car and this community. My first Volvo ever, but…
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Thanks for the feedback That is a good tip to remove the Thermostat without removing the intake manifold. I replaced the oil filter housing at the same time as the Thermostat because the anti drain valve broke so the manifold had to come out anyway. Here is the list of items that I’ve compiled for…
I am super annoyed that I accidentally deleted 20-40 minutes or so I was writing but I will continue nonetheless. If you told me when I was first looking for a car that my first car would’ve been a Volvo, I would’ve been in disbelief. I spent most of my time looking for a WRX,…
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MAHWAH, NJ (September 30, 2024): The 2025 Volvo EX90 SUV has been named the Luxury Green Car of the Year as part of Green Car Journal’s 2025 Green Car of the Year awards. Volvo Cars’ flagship electric EV is one of six vehicles recognized this year as the most environmentally positive and efficient offerings on…
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