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May 20th, 2010, 06:09 | #21 |
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Am I safe to think that my March 2005 S60 Badged D5 but a 163bhp model does not have a DPF, and only started when the engine badging changed to 2.4D (163hp) and D5 (185hp) ?
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May 20th, 2010, 07:17 | #22 |
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May 20th, 2010, 09:29 | #23 |
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Probably the ambient temperature & longer daylight - In summer my mpg increases by 6.5% or 3.4 mpg compared with winter.
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May 22nd, 2010, 18:37 | #24 |
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Sorry for going a bit quiet (phew! say some?), I've been away on a weeks holiday in sunny Spain.
I've had a response from my dealer. Volvo have point-blank refused to give him any information regarding the software 'upgrade'. I agreed with the dealer that I will now make a formal complaint to Volvo, explaining that all attempts to resolve the issue through the dealership have failed. @Chauffeurdude, your mpg improvement sounds good, but I worry it could just be the silver lining that hides the cloud. As I speculated earlier, one way for Volvo to reduce diesel seepage to the sump would be to adopt a less aggressive regeneration algorithm, and less aggressive regeneration could easily equate to better mpg. But less aggressive regeneration may also mean less effective regeneration, and if that ends up in 'soot filter full' messages for cars that previously ran OK, I doubt whether many owners will be happy with it. I will next make more determined effort, in writing, to get Volvo to 'come clean' on what they're doing. But no matter how much I niggle them, they are far more likely to act if they have a large number of stroppy customers, not just one. So, if you feel as strongly as I do, can I suggest you also write to Volvo...? |
May 22nd, 2010, 18:45 | #25 |
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Sorry for going a bit quiet (phew! say some?), I've been away on a weeks holiday in sunny Spain.
I've had a response from my dealer. Volvo have point-blank refused to give him any information regarding the software 'upgrade'. I agreed with the dealer that I will now make a formal complaint to Volvo, explaining that all attempts to resolve the issue through the dealership have failed. @Chauffeurdude, your mpg improvement sounds good, but I worry it could just be the silver lining that hides the cloud. As I speculated earlier, one way for Volvo to reduce diesel seepage to the sump would be to adopt a less aggressive regeneration algorithm, and less aggressive regeneration could easily equate to better mpg. But less aggressive regeneration may also mean less effective regeneration, and if that ends up in 'soot filter full' messages for cars that previously ran OK, I doubt whether many owners will be happy with it. I will next make more determined effort, in writing, to get Volvo to 'come clean' on what they're doing. But no matter how much I niggle them, they are far more likely to act if they have a large number of stroppy customers, not just one. So, if you feel as strongly as I do, can I suggest you also write to Volvo...? Last edited by Bill_56; May 22nd, 2010 at 18:48. |
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May 22nd, 2010, 19:08 | #27 |
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if you understand the concept of "miles to zero" and WHY it goes up and down in everyday driving , its easy to see why this drops then comes back after a regeneration ...
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You should only complain after they have exhausted all avenues and the engine oil keeps rising ... There are 3 stages to this recall . 1 , the oil level is checked , if it is between 65% and 100% full there is no action , 2 If it is higher than full it is drained to 65% on the dipstick graduation , the software upgrade is carried out and you are given a letter explaining to keep an eye on the level every 1000 miles or so and if it rises go in for a 3rd stage .. of which i cant answer what that is at present . The oil change volumes have been revised recently , D5244Tx and D4204T engines are filled to 65% up the dipstick markings . Thats 4.8 litres for D4204T ( formerly 5.3 litres ) and around 5.8 litres for the D5 ( formerly 6.3 - 6.5 ) but it does vary between models ..
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May 22nd, 2010, 20:28 | #29 |
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@Clan,
The point is that many owners find it unacceptable that the 'oil level may rise'. That carries all sorts of implications, for oil-dilution, especially considering these vehicles' 18,000 service interval. Moreover, it appears there is a possibility that extreme oil-level rises can cause runaway acceleration which, even if it doesn't cause an accident, can at least cause the engine to self-destruct. By handing out letters explaining the oil-level issues, Volvo can probably blame accidents or engine-damage on 'driver error' for not reading said leaflets, so avoiding any claims for liability. Simply under-filling oil at service, to allow for subsequent dilution, is a complete bodge, in my humble opinion. I think it is reasonable to expect Volvo to come up with a proper solution to the problem and, if that solution is an expensive one, then it's Volvo's problem and not mine. I find it singularly unconvincing of Volvo to suggest that it can be fixed by 'software', though I'm willing to listen if they come up with a reasonable explanation. Also, I have been assured (in writing) that the software update is to be applied regardless of oil-levels. And I'm not blaming the dealer, that's why I've not named him. In fact I reassured him that I would be commending him to Volvo for all is good work, it is Volvo that messed this up, and it is Volvo that need to fix it. |
May 23rd, 2010, 09:16 | #30 |
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I too have had the recall letter 'Oil level may rise'. I was a little dubious as I was sure my V70 D5 ('07) didn't have a DPF. I've checked my VIN and I have a '4' as the 8th character, so that's good news for me.
Interestingly enough my oil level has always stayed rock steady (bang on the max mark), since day 1 with the car, never had an issue with it and I check it regularly. I spoke to the dealer with regards the recall letter and was told that yes, despite my car not having a DPF (they had checked), it still required the software upload and the oil level reduced. Again, no real explanation as to what the software will do, however they claimed it was nothing to do with diesel fuel topping up the sump level and it was instead, due to 'oil misting' at either higher ambient temps, or engines driven hard. Interesting, as a search on the net regarding oil levels rising almost certainly reveals hits on fuel topping up the sump levels rather than oil misting... Either way, I'm not making any special trip to have this done just yet as my car's running really well at the moment. Like others have said, I'm curious to see how any other owners get on if they do go ahead and have this job undertaken.
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