Is anyone else having problem with the climate control in the XC90. We are having problems with getting heat to the rear seating area of the car. In the front, while the heat is cranked to 80 Degrees, it never really gets past 68. (Yes the A/C button is dis-engaged in the front and rear)
Wondering if this is another one of Volvos dirty little secrets that others are experiencing problems with.. Thanks
AC buttons have nothing to do with the temperature. In a heating mode AC dehumidifies, and do not effect the temperature of air flow.
What you need to do is to adjust the air flow louvers in such way that they blow most of the air to the rear - the center console louvers should be set looking straight backward and blowing air between the two front passengers to the rear and the side louvers blow air around your shoulders to the rear. Plus, make sure the the vents on B-pillars are opened. Make sure, also, that the louvers that send air to the floor are opened. There are air ducts beneath the front seats, make sure that they are not obstructed.
And this is a problem for any large vehicle, not just Volvo.
And by the way, what was the ambient temperature when you have measured 68 at the back seat. and how long did you have your heater on?
Remember, that OSHA considers 72 as utmost comfortable temperature for office environment (people wearing just shirts and pants). So if you have a winter coat on - 68 could be the best for you.
My radio on by xc90 does not seem to want to keep on an fm station. the car can be perfectly still, and the engine off ( so I can't see what the steering wheel has to do with it)> I will select a station, a few seconds later the consule dial shows the "volume setting" and then it moves on to another station.
Does anyone else have this problem. The dealer gave me the same story about the steering wheel setting and they are getting a new one, but I suspect theproblem is in the radio or the antennae is weak and not getting signals in properly
I also think it might have something to do with the RDBS signals the radio tries to get.
Thanks Lev, no obstructions, vents on B columns open fully, and car engine was running for atleast 10 minutes on the last check. 68 was the temp in the front it must have still been just 60 in the way back. Your point about heat in the way back would be accepted if this were a Chevy Tahoe, or Suburban. This is one of the smaller SUV's on the market. This should not be an issue.
I tested again this morning and no luck. This our second Volvo, and believe me when you crank the heat to the highest level in a Volvo, it can get hot in the drivers and front passenger's seat. We get air flow, but very weak heat! Taking to dealer. Car has 5,000 miles on it, what a shame.
I have a 2004 xc90 - about 6 months and 11K miles old. I am not pleased with the electronics. Lots of little bugs in the CD/radio and with the remote key. The ventilation system is worse than anything I could imagine. The most concerning thing that has happened so far is the reason that I am in a rental right now instead of the car that we paid too much for! It may be 1 in 100 or 1 in 50 - but there are times when we come to a stop in the car - and then hit the gas to notice that it has not shifted back down to first. If you slip it into the manual shifter at that point - the display shows that it is still in 3rd. The dealer is on the second attempt to correct and has just left a message with me that they don't notice anything wrong. Anyone on this board that has ever pulled out into Atlanta traffic expecting to have some juice - will understand that there is very much something wrong when your car doesn't react. If anyone has experienced a similar problem with this car - please let me know so that I can help guide the dealership to a solution. Thanks!
Can you also elaborate on a problem with ventilation. I, personally, found AC/vent system on all of my Volvos just fantastic. However, it requires some trust to it's electronics. I have set mine to 72 and Auto mode with AC always running and timed recirculation and NEVER touch any controls for years. It starts with a high flow in a summer and waits for the engine to warm up in a winter.
Thanks for the tip on the "W" button. The button is not engaged when the problem occurs but I wouldn't be a bit surprised if that has something to do with the problem. I bounced the idea off of the service guy and he thought it was a possibility too. The ventilation sounds like a jet engine and produces gentle breeze of air flow. I'll try your tip on the recirc but I am just surprised at the way it behaves. Doesn't seem like the outside air option should be so wimpy. I do like to bring in air from the outside - guess I'll use the window like I had to do in my 76 Plymouth Colt.
I hope your "W" issue will be resolved. When it comes to the ventilation - I like fresh air too. But I also like a fast cooling/heating. That is why I use a timed recirc function. You can set a timer for the recirc (see manual, I do not remember all the details from a top of my head). The system will start in recirc. mode for 10-15 min and then automatically switched to the outboard vents. It reset every time when you turn your ignition off.
Work like a charm for me. The "jet" quiets in a few minutes, and then shortly system switches to the outboard air, while interior temperature is already at the desired level, so the system does not have any problems to keep up. I also found, that if I keep settings at 72-76, it creates the best "equilibrium" both for summer and winter.
Lev, this "timed recirc" function is great. Just got mine 2.5T about 3 weeks ago, haven't finished reading the manual (like I ever will). Definetely will jump right to that section today and get it set up. Thanks a lot.
I noticed that the seat belt light goes on for a few seconds when I start the car, to let you know the light works, but then immediately goes out even if the drivers seat belts remain unlatched. Is this normal ? ... seems like the warning light should remain on whenever the drivers seatbelt is unlatched, at least that is how all my other cars seatbelt systems work. Thanks
We had it at the dealer last week. They ordered a part - something to do with the steering wheel as was mentioned previously. I agree with the assessment that it may have something to do with the RDS system - if the antenna cannot pick up a strong enough signal then it automatically goes into seek/scan mode?. Something is definitely not right with the radio in my opinion - steering wheel control or not.
Also, i see a lot of transmission comments - my wife drives the car and she mentioned that the shifting was erratic and hard. The dealer looked at it and said no error codes were detected. They suggested we leave it there for the day when the radio controls are installed and they will see if they can reproduce the problem.
I suggest that whenever you have any kind of problem - you print out posts from this site relating to your problem and give it to your sales person and the service tech - to me it shows them that you are serious and doing your homework.
On Friday I took delivery of a 2005 T6 Titanium Grey. Loved it this weekend, was out to lunch today and went to put it in reverse .... It would not go into reverse, had to have help pushing it back and thankfully it would drive forward. I took it back this evening and the dealer replaced it with a 2.5T which I like the shifting and pep much better (and the 3k less). Problem is on the way home the fuel gauge moved along with my acceleration as I put on the gas, the gauge went down. What is up? We have a '01 XC70 and love it. Anyone out there with either of these problems, no reverse or fuel gauge bugs?
Our latest problem has been a vibrating sound that was coming from the front of the car as soon as you exceeded 60 mph. We had to take to the dealer 2X before they fixed the problem by installing a stabilizing kit of some sort.
Now I noticed when I was standing outside the car while someone else was backing up that the car is making a lot of squeaking noises. And the mildewy smell has become overwhelming. I am glad to see some recent posts regarding these issues as it gives me some fodder for talking to the dealer.
Purchased an '05 XC90 in late September. Love the car. I have been a faithful Volvo owner since 1995. Always wagons, my latest of which was an '01 V70 XC. NEVER have I had a problem until now. My XC90 fuel pump went out while I was driving on the highway. Frightening experience, as I lost all power at 60 MPH. Had to be towed to the local dealership.(by the way, road side assistance was wonderful!) The dealership has been wonderful too. They have given me a loaner to drive BUT the discouraging news is the fuel pump is on back order with Volvo until after 12/24/04. I have been without my car since 12/2/04. Obviously this MUST be a problem for Volvo with the '05's. I am the first occurance of this problem with my local dealership. I am in Chapel Hill, NC and wondering if any one else is experiencing this problem?
I'm interested to know if anyone objects to the lack of response/power with the 2.5 Turbo. Mine moans, groans and vibrates. The car is slow off the line and hesitates anytime I jump on it. To top it off, I'm only getting 15 mpg on premium. This car is a dog.
Your posting is very typical and very descriptive of the problem that people have with XC90 2.5T.
The problem is - a WRONG perception. XC90 IS NOT a race car. It's a relatively large family utility vehicle.
15 MPG reflects that misconception very well.
Take it easy, let it accelerate at its pace, and a car will become a cat, it will purr, and you will see the EPA numbers (17-18 city, 23 - highway), I promise.
I've had my XC90 2.5T for 4 months and 5,000 miles. Have been averaging 17-18 driving 35 miles round trip to work. Has anyone tried other than premium gas?
Also, I can't see a difference between the running lights setting and the lights on setting (other than being able to turn on the high beams -- is there?
I agree with Jim's observation as well as Lev's comment on the 2.5T engine. The engine itself is acutally quite powerful -- it produces more hp and torque than many V6's. The problem is XC90's approx. 4400 lbs weight which makes it feel sluggish at times. However, as long as you are not expecting the performance of a sport sedan, its power is definitely adequate for most daily tasks.
I tried the mid-grade (89 octane) gas a couple times. It may be psycological, but I felt the engine louder and not as smooth as when using premium gas. For $1.50 per fill-up, I will stay with the premium.
As to the daytime running light, according to the manual the only difference may be the instrument panel lights, but my observation seems those are on, too. I noticed that other manufactures's (GM, VW, Toyota ...) daytime running light setting has only the headlights on, whereas Volvo has everything on. Since 90% of the driving is done in bright daylight, I am concerned that the light bulbs might burn out prematurely. I am actually considering have the dealer turn the DRL off (as the manual mentioned). You can always turn to the "light on" setting (which is really the same as DRL), but at least you have a choice.
I'm interested to know if anyone objects to the lack of response/power with the 2.5 Turbo. Mine moans, groans and vibrates. The car is slow off the line and hesitates anytime I jump on it. To top it off, I'm only getting 15 mpg on premium. This car is a dog.
We've had our 2.5T 04 XC90 for about a year and a half and haven't experienced moans, groans and vibrations. I believe it's been more than adequate in the power delivery department. When I've stepped on the gas from a stop, it responds nicely.
We're getting about 17 mpg city and 23 mpg hwy.
I'd have service look at it regards to the moans, groans and vibrations.
Does anyone know about the tire pressure sensors in the 2005 XC90? The message center? keeps telling me that I have a tire pressure problem, but on checking the tire pressures are fine. The dealer said something about "an adjustment" that is supposed to be made at the port of delivery. Sounded like the sensors either don't work or are too sensitive, or both, and perhaps the "fix is to disable them.
Did they get your new radio part yet? Mine is supposed to come in this week. Apparently they had been backordered since October. Will let you know if the new part fixes the skipping radio problem. Also my CD skips.
It apears that if I leave the car on for 6 - 8 minutes, that the radio and CD calm down and stick with the stations.
I have the 2004 XC90, and my rain sensing wipers work erratically sometimes, too. Generally, if it is a steady rain, it's OK, but when the rain really slows down, that's when the problem occurs.
I've read the manual & adjusted the sensitivity dial, but I'm still trying to get it to work well.
I replaced the brakes on my 2004 at 15,000 miles. I now have just 19,000 miles, and the brakes are squeaking again. Also, the grinding/groaning noise is still occuring.
I contacted Volvo customer service, and they referred me back to the dealer. The dealer has always been great, and my problem was not w/ the dealer but the fact that I don't feel I should pay to replace the brakes after only 15,000 miles. They will not refund the $$.
I took the car back in, they kept it for several days, and they said they could only replicate the groaning noise one time, so they could not fix it.
I'm going back today to make them ride with me. Hopefully my car will make the noise, and they will figure it out. The groaning noise happens when I change gears to put it into reverse. ALSO, it has started happening when I put the car in park. But I don't believe it's happened when I put the car in drive. What could it be???
Also, they need to get the brakes to quit squeaking. It sounds like I'm driving an old worn out car!
I felt the same when I first got the car. I thought it was slow and the engine was loud. But in all fairness, I had a BMW 330Ci before it, so my expectations were too high. Now after 1k miles, I'm getting used to it and I've adjusted my expectations. It's not a vehicle to zip around traffic in, so I just have to drive it according to it capabilities. Also, the engine feels as if it has loosened up a little. But it could just be my imagination.
Gas mileage is still poor; never got above 16mpg so far.
I have the same issue with the rain sensing wipers. The sensitivity never seems right in any conditions except steady rain, no matter how I adjust it. Plus, I noticed a long delay (3-5seconds) between the adjustment of the sensitivity dial and when the wipers actually respond to the new setting. I often find myself constantly adjusting the dial when driving in rain. What's the point of automatic wipers if I can't just set it and forgot it? I had rain sensing wipers on my previous vehicle and they always worked right, even though the sensitivity was not adjustable.
When applying the brakes at a speed typically less than 20mph the brakes will squeal until the vehicle stops. Brake performance does not seem to be affected, but pulling up to a stop light and having people look over like I was driving an old pickup irritates me. Is this normal? Should I contact my dealer?
They just called the other day and said it was in. Hopefully next week they can install. What is most frustrating is that it happens intermittently - if I drive the car 5 times it happens 3 or 4 out of the five. I will say it is one of the most annoying things I have experienced. There must be some sort of built-in antenna - I suspect that it may not be sufficient to get good reception - when a weak signal is detected the radio automatically goes into seek mode. I'll keep you posted!
We have an 03 XC90 w/19,000. Have experienced the screeching brakes, the groans and now, multiple incidents of transmission problems. It has refused to go into reverse, or started out in 2nd or 3rd gear, or wouldn't go into forward gear. It seems to happen when the vehicle is cold, and stops after warmup.
Ours spends inordinate amount of time in the shop, and has finally been declared a lemon. We now have the joy of attempting a financial reconciliation w/the dealership. The car drives great, but the craftmanship does not match the price tag.
Get used to replacing the brakes. Heavy vehicles put more stress on the front brakes when stopping. Honday Odyssey and other "heavy" vans/trucks have the same issue.
HAs anyone experienced a strong fuel odor when parking their XC90 in their garage or enclosed area? This has happened to us twice in 3 weeks. No visible leaks. Just strong smell of fuel. Vehicle has 500 miles on it.
38 days ago I took delivery of a 2005 XC-90 T-6 for my wife. Within a few days, we discovered significant oil leaks. It's now been out of service for the past 33 days, during which Volvo has been trying to track down the leaks, and has been waiting for various hoses that were damaged by the oil. Needless to say, my wife is ready to damage me with hot engine oil if I don't do something soon. Anyone experienced similar problems with their XC-90? Seems as though I might have a lemon on my hands. UPDATE: My dealer just called and said that leak is coming from the engine block itself, not from any seals. Should I let them put a new motor in it, or demand a new one? It only has about 600 miles on it.
We have been having the same problem. My XC90 only has approx 9,000 miles and the rear brakes squeak. The Volvo tech says that he doesn't know why it happens and Volvo has not come up with an answer yet. I also get the same noise you explained when putting in in reverse, naturally Volvo doesn't hear it so to them it does not exist. Do you have an email for Volvo so I can write to them? For the price of the car, these things should not be happening
Why doesn't this happen to the few people that I know that have f250 and f350 ford trucks. they put on 30-40k on their set of brakes without problems. Is it the difference between Disk and Drum brakes?
They installed the "magic" part in the steering wheel yesterday - we did notice a difference in that it has not skipped stations as of yet. May be too soon to tell if this fixed the problem or not. I will keep you posted. We did start to notice the brakes beginning to squeak and squeal lately. Car has 3500 miles on it. I must say that I am disappointed in the amount of problems we have had so far in a car that listed for just under $48K.
Here we go again....We had this problem in our 2002 XC70. Now after less than a week, we experienced it in our XC90 2.5T AWD. Tonight, about 40 degress outside, both temp controls set on the hottest setting, the passenger side heat ducts are blowing cold. Driver side o.k. I tried recirculate, manual floor control, turning temp knobs up and down, no change - passenger side still blowing cold.
On our old '02 XC70, they once replaced the temp sensor in the dash after 2 trips back to the dealer. It still didn't fix the problem. You could drive for 2 hours, stop at a store for less than 5 minutes, restart the car and all the heat would blow cold indefinitely until the temp controls were moved to the HOTTEST positon.
Anybody else have this problem? I really don't want my wife to suffer through another cold winter. This was one reason we traded in our '02 early to get the XC90!!!! HELP!
Did your suspension noises ever get resolved? I am taking my car in, again, for the phantom creaking/crunching/crackling in the front and rear struts and taking the service tech for a test drive, even if it takes all day to recreate the sounds. I live in a cold climate. I have talked to others who also have the same problem. Any service bulletins, any advice to get this resolved? 2004 XC90, bought May 2003, 37k miles. Other than some misc other items - oh and a rear wheel bearing going out - and the small recalls, and crackling speakers, doors, etc... it's been a pretty good car.....
I'm interested to know if anyone objects to the lack of response/power with the 2.5 Turbo. Mine moans, groans and vibrates. The car is slow off the line and hesitates anytime I jump on it. To top it off, I'm only getting 15 mpg on premium. This car is a dog.
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Get the turbo checked. Mine screams up I-70 at 80+ w/no problems. Whoever thinks this veh gets "winded" doesn't know how to drive it. It's a 5 speed - use it. And yes - 17 mpg driving it like it's meant to be driven - get over it. Mine is mostly mountain driven. Want a fuel efficient car, get a Honda and suffer. Use the turbo, keep your foot in it and enjoy. nuff said.
The TPMS system (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) is apparently problematic for Volvo. Mine was turned off during the Pre-Delivery Inspection with no explanation provided (which I only found out by accident due to another problem). I have requested an explanation but have not yet received it, and suggest you do the same
We are now on our 4th trip to the dealer on a 05 with only 4300 miles. The 1st two times the engine died while in motion, the next two the engine check light came on for some yet TBD reason. They replaced the ECM, the CEM, and based on their questions today clearly have no clue what's going on... Also, this darn thing won't downshift properly when going up hills - it is extremely sluggish...
I'm interested to know if anyone objects to the lack of response/power with the 2.5 Turbo. Mine moans, groans and vibrates. The car is slow off the line and hesitates anytime I jump on it. To top it off, I'm only getting 15 mpg on premium. This car is a dog.
Get the turbo checked. Mine screams up I-70 at 80+ w/no problems. Whoever thinks this veh gets "winded" doesn't know how to drive it. It's a 5 speed - use it. And yes - 17 mpg driving it like it's meant to be driven - get over it. Mine is mostly mountain driven. Want a fuel efficient car, get a Honda and suffer. Use the turbo, keep your foot in it and enjoy. nuff said.
Uhhh....umm. Sure! I don't know if this was directed at me, but I've not had any concerns with the 2.5T. Our's has been more than adequate and I've been nothing but pleased with the power and response.
Perhaps this was intended for the person to which I had earlier responded?
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Wondering if this is another one of Volvos dirty little secrets that others are experiencing problems with.. Thanks
What you need to do is to adjust the air flow louvers in such way that they blow most of the air to the rear - the center console louvers should be set looking straight backward and blowing air between the two front passengers to the rear and the side louvers blow air around your shoulders to the rear. Plus, make sure the the vents on B-pillars are opened. Make sure, also, that the louvers that send air to the floor are opened. There are air ducts beneath the front seats, make sure that they are not obstructed.
And this is a problem for any large vehicle, not just Volvo.
Remember, that OSHA considers 72 as utmost comfortable temperature for office environment (people wearing just shirts and pants). So if you have a winter coat on - 68 could be the best for you.
Does anyone else have this problem. The dealer gave me the same story about the steering wheel setting and they are getting a new one, but I suspect theproblem is in the radio or the antennae is weak and not getting signals in properly
I also think it might have something to do with the RDBS signals the radio tries to get.
Any other thoughts here
I tested again this morning and no luck. This our second Volvo, and believe me when you crank the heat to the highest level in a Volvo, it can get hot in the drivers and front passenger's seat. We get air flow, but very weak heat! Taking to dealer. Car has 5,000 miles on it, what a shame.
W does exactly that - starts at 3rd gear to reduce a spin on wet or icy surface
I, personally, found AC/vent system on all of my Volvos just fantastic.
However, it requires some trust to it's electronics.
I have set mine to 72 and Auto mode with AC always running and timed recirculation and NEVER touch any controls for years. It starts with a high flow in a summer and waits for the engine to warm up in a winter.
Try it, and you might change your mind.
Work like a charm for me. The "jet" quiets in a few minutes, and then shortly system switches to the outboard air, while interior temperature is already at the desired level, so the system does not have any problems to keep up.
I also found, that if I keep settings at 72-76, it creates the best "equilibrium" both for summer and winter.
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Also, i see a lot of transmission comments - my wife drives the car and she mentioned that the shifting was erratic and hard. The dealer looked at it and said no error codes were detected. They suggested we leave it there for the day when the radio controls are installed and they will see if they can reproduce the problem.
I suggest that whenever you have any kind of problem - you print out posts from this site relating to your problem and give it to your sales person and the service tech - to me it shows them that you are serious and doing your homework.
Now I noticed when I was standing outside the car while someone else was backing up that the car is making a lot of squeaking noises. And the mildewy smell has become overwhelming. I am glad to see some recent posts regarding these issues as it gives me some fodder for talking to the dealer.
Your posting is very typical and very descriptive of the problem that people have with XC90 2.5T.
The problem is - a WRONG perception. XC90 IS NOT a race car. It's a relatively large family utility vehicle.
15 MPG reflects that misconception very well.
Take it easy, let it accelerate at its pace, and a car will become a cat, it will purr, and you will see the EPA numbers (17-18 city, 23 - highway), I promise.
Also, I can't see a difference between the running lights setting and the lights on setting (other than being able to turn on the high beams -- is there?
I tried the mid-grade (89 octane) gas a couple times. It may be psycological, but I felt the engine louder and not as smooth as when using premium gas. For $1.50 per fill-up, I will stay with the premium.
As to the daytime running light, according to the manual the only difference may be the instrument panel lights, but my observation seems those are on, too. I noticed that other manufactures's (GM, VW, Toyota ...) daytime running light setting has only the headlights on, whereas Volvo has everything on. Since 90% of the driving is done in bright daylight, I am concerned that the light bulbs might burn out prematurely. I am actually considering have the dealer turn the DRL off (as the manual mentioned). You can always turn to the "light on" setting (which is really the same as DRL), but at least you have a choice.
We've had our 2.5T 04 XC90 for about a year and a half and haven't experienced moans, groans and vibrations. I believe it's been more than adequate in the power delivery department. When I've stepped on the gas from a stop, it responds nicely.
We're getting about 17 mpg city and 23 mpg hwy.
I'd have service look at it regards to the moans, groans and vibrations.
It apears that if I leave the car on for 6 - 8 minutes, that the radio and CD calm down and stick with the stations.
keep you posted
I've read the manual & adjusted the sensitivity dial, but I'm still trying to get it to work well.
I replaced the brakes on my 2004 at 15,000 miles. I now have just 19,000 miles, and the brakes are squeaking again. Also, the grinding/groaning noise is still occuring.
I contacted Volvo customer service, and they referred me back to the dealer. The dealer has always been great, and my problem was not w/ the dealer but the fact that I don't feel I should pay to replace the brakes after only 15,000 miles. They will not refund the $$.
I took the car back in, they kept it for several days, and they said they could only replicate the groaning noise one time, so they could not fix it.
I'm going back today to make them ride with me. Hopefully my car will make the noise, and they will figure it out. The groaning noise happens when I change gears to put it into reverse. ALSO, it has started happening when I put the car in park. But I don't believe it's happened when I put the car in drive. What could it be???
Also, they need to get the brakes to quit squeaking. It sounds like I'm driving an old worn out car!
Gas mileage is still poor; never got above 16mpg so far.
When applying the brakes at a speed typically less than 20mph the brakes will squeal until the vehicle stops. Brake performance does not seem to be affected, but pulling up to a stop light and having people look over like I was driving an old pickup irritates me. Is this normal? Should I contact my dealer?
Ours spends inordinate amount of time in the shop, and has finally been declared a lemon. We now have the joy of attempting a financial reconciliation w/the dealership. The car drives great, but the craftmanship does not match the price tag.
Thanks in advance
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Why doesn't this happen to the few people that I know that have f250 and f350 ford trucks. they put on 30-40k on their set of brakes without problems. Is it the difference between Disk and Drum brakes?
On our old '02 XC70, they once replaced the temp sensor in the dash after 2 trips back to the dealer. It still didn't fix the problem. You could drive for 2 hours, stop at a store for less than 5 minutes, restart the car and all the heat would blow cold indefinitely until the temp controls were moved to the HOTTEST positon.
Anybody else have this problem? I really don't want my wife to suffer through another cold winter. This was one reason we traded in our '02 early to get the XC90!!!! HELP!
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Get the turbo checked. Mine screams up I-70 at 80+ w/no problems. Whoever thinks this veh gets "winded" doesn't know how to drive it. It's a 5 speed - use it. And yes - 17 mpg driving it like it's meant to be driven - get over it. Mine is mostly mountain driven. Want a fuel efficient car, get a Honda and suffer. Use the turbo, keep your foot in it and enjoy. nuff said.
Anyone else having similar problems?
Get the turbo checked. Mine screams up I-70 at 80+ w/no problems. Whoever thinks this veh gets "winded" doesn't know how to drive it. It's a 5 speed - use it. And yes - 17 mpg driving it like it's meant to be driven - get over it. Mine is mostly mountain driven. Want a fuel efficient car, get a Honda and suffer. Use the turbo, keep your foot in it and enjoy. nuff said.
Uhhh....umm. Sure! I don't know if this was directed at me, but I've not had any concerns with the 2.5T. Our's has been more than adequate and I've been nothing but pleased with the power and response.
Perhaps this was intended for the person to which I had earlier responded?
It will have at least two benefits:
1. Avoid the confusions similar to the one in #302.
2. Give more balanced perspective to the scope of problems, reduce repletions and allow faster search for the resolution.
Thanks.
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