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Re: Am I doing this right? [laws65]
by carguy85
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Mar 20, 2009 (5:37 am)
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Replying to: laws65 (Feb 25, 2009 6:27 am)
Lisa - - have your shop drain the transmission fluid and drop the transmission pan. In the pan there is a small magnet to collect shavings. Have them change the magnet and replace the drained fluid with Royal Purple ATF. Any Volvo dealer should ahve the parts; if not a GM store will. I also recommend using Royal Purple full synthetic motor oil as well. This will help; good luck.
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- #188 of 446
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Reoccurance after Transmission Replaced?
by VolvoAdvocate
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Mar 20, 2009 (6:26 am)
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 I recently had my '03 XC90 T6 transmission and axle replaced by Volvo at approx. 74k miles. I'm trying to decide if I need to get rid of the car now, or if I will have another 74k miles on the new transmission. Anyone have any experience or data on the likelihood of this happening again soon? Thanks.
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- #189 of 446
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XC90 Transmission
by xc90volvomum
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Mar 21, 2009 (1:00 am)
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Hi I'm in Australia and bought an xc90 new in Oct 94 and the transmission is now going at 80,000klms. I cant find much info on this transmission issue on Australian websites so was interested to see I wasnt alone. My dealer advised to drive the car in to the ground as the new trans was $7,500 and call customer. He and customer service have denied this is a regular problem but C/s quoted $6,000 to repair and offered to pay half immediately!. I'm going back now to push for more after reading this info.Volvo are ignoring this totally and obviously havent done anything to fix this long standing problem. This car cost me $90,000 AUD and I expected to keep this car for many years as I just love it but now I dont know. I'm going to suggest they also flush & change the filter and replace with Royal Purple ATF but no sure we have that here but its worth a try. Thanks
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- #190 of 446
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Re: Bad tranny [Mightymo6]
by elliott5
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Mar 28, 2009 (9:24 am)
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Replying to: Mightymo6 (Feb 06, 2009 6:03 am)
I also have an xc90 t6, I am currently having the 3rd transmission put in by volvo. The ratchet sound you hear, if it seems to go away when the car warms up, it's the driveshaft. I only know this, because I just had to do that too. The part alone is 1200 bucks. I love this car as much as I hate it. Of course, Volvo does not want it back, not even as a trade. Gee, I wonder why!
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- #191 of 446
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Re: XC90 Transmission [xc90volvomum]
by elliott5
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Mar 28, 2009 (9:28 am)
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Replying to: xc90volvomum (Mar 21, 2009 1:00 am)
Hello, I am in New Hampshire (USA) and a female owner of an xc90 t6. I am on my third transmission in this car and also had to replace the drive shaft. I was told these transmissions were a "closed unit" and could not be serviced, just replaced. Volvo has covered the expense on the transmissions because the last replacement was just 24 thousand miles ago. Apparantly I owe more than they will give me at trade, I may take the loss and just get something else.
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- #192 of 446
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Re: XC90 Transmission [elliott5]
by db2814
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Mar 28, 2009 (12:08 pm)
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Replying to: elliott5 (Mar 28, 2009 9:28 am)
Hello: I am an XC90 owner in Ottawa, ON Canada and had to have my driveshaft replaced while on holidays in North Conway, NH this past January 2009. I have had my transmission flushed, filter changed and new fluid(only volvo tranny fluid) put in. Mister transmission did the work and said that there were no metal filings in the fluid and that all looked good. They also indicated that doing the transmission fluid change was crucial to the life of the transmission. Taxis that have this work done annually get an extra 200,000 kilometres (120,000 miles) extra life out of the trannys that have the fluid changed every 50,000 km or 30,000 miles.
The fluid change costs around 350.00 Canadian but is sure cheaper than a $7,000 dollar transmission.
The transmission specialists also indicated that keeping your tire pressures at the proper pressure takes pressure off of the tranny as well. I use nitrogen in my tires because it is not affected by temperature change and as a result, tire pressure stays perfect.
I hope this information is helpful. I have also been told that the radiator can cause tranny problems so have this checked out as well. Make sure the rad is in good condition and no rusty lines etc.
All the best.
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- #193 of 446
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Re: Bad tranny [elliott5]
by xc90volvomum
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Mar 28, 2009 (11:54 pm)
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Replying to: elliott5 (Mar 28, 2009 9:24 am)
Volvo australia have now agreed to pay for my new trannie and I pay for the labour approx. $1200. not ideal but better then $4800 more out of my pocket. They have also offered a 12 month warranty but if its new technology as they advise why only 12 mths I ask? They still refuse to say its a worldwide problem with the transmission but then I cant find another mum at school with a trannie problem and there are about 12 of us....Just my luck. Volvo still insist you dont need to service the transmission but its sounds like its good insurance to do this. Volvo offered to trade mine but I couldnt think of taking the risk with a new one. I'm gonna drive this new trannie into the ground for the next 11 months and then get rid of it. Think I'll buy a merc next time.
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- #194 of 446
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Thanks for saving me -
by m0mzilla
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Apr 03, 2009 (2:52 pm)
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I bought a Nissan Murano '05 a couple of years ago and had to replace the transmission at 68k miles. Very similar to these stories. Now I'm looking to get rid of it and was considering this Volvo for reliability and because I love the design. But thanks to your info on this forum - I won't even waste my time. Thanks for saving me the heartache of a repeat situation!
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- #195 of 446
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Re: Thanks for saving me - [m0mzilla]
by qbrozen
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Apr 03, 2009 (6:54 pm)
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Replying to: m0mzilla (Apr 03, 2009 2:52 pm)
Just don't buy a T6. Any other XC90 is fine.
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- #196 of 446
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Re: 2005 XC90 T6 transmission... [carguy85]
by lilsam
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Apr 14, 2009 (7:59 pm)
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Replying to: carguy85 (Mar 20, 2009 5:30 am)
I just got the bad news from my mechanic. My 2005 T6 just killed its second trans. the first went out at 68K. After much yelling with the dealer and volvo, only payed for installation labor on the this second trans and a new radiator/cooler. They gave me gave me 12 months and 12K miles warranty on this trans. So, here I am 14 months and 10k miles with noises and will not go up the gutter from the street to my driveway. I am new to this forum and trying to gather all input. Anyone knows if their is some aftermarket retrofit or upgrade for this underrated trans. or any creative weekend mechanics with suggestions? I considered the new V8 XC90 three months but the dealer offered me a very low trade in value. I walked out immediately.
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