Car sluggish (D5 manual)

hora1 · Apr 11th, 2021, 09:24

I don't have any other D5 to reference to but it feels slow for it'd 215bhp/not gutsy I.e. i have to kick down a gear often to avoid labouring the engine. I bought it with ultra low for the year mileage 40k/2014. I've popped a dpf cleaner in the tank and driven it with gusto.

What else can I do?

cheshired5 · Apr 11th, 2021, 12:03

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Originally Posted by hora1

What else can I do?

You've done all you can.
Sell it.

Tatsfield · Apr 11th, 2021, 12:36

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Originally Posted by hora1

What else can I do?

Before you sell what should be a really nice car, have you run a diagnostic on the car to see if the ECUs are holding logged faults? I believe that cheshired5 sells reliable VIDA/DiCE units which is something that every DIY Volvo owner should have.

hora1 · Apr 11th, 2021, 12:50

I'm not selling it! I love it. Would just like abit more oomph

Tatsfield · Apr 11th, 2021, 14:52

Once you've sorted the reason for the sluggish behaviour, if you like oomph, consider the Polestar optimisation if you can get a deal from a Volvo dealer. I haver it fitted and it transformed the car from a good performer to a great one!

Brucat · Apr 11th, 2021, 15:28

Good call by Tatsfield, My 185 ‘08 XC had a load of stored codes which I cleared with a machine bought from & with help from Cheshired5. Already noticed an improvement but the next part of the procedure was to drive it like I stole it (apparently the car learns new drivers) and it transformed her performance.

john493 · Apr 11th, 2021, 19:13

That will be the twin turbo engine, it should perform really well. Mine is a D5 / 205 and has great performance (with the 6 speed manual mind).

Tannaton · Apr 12th, 2021, 10:47

It's been said - get it plugged in to proper Volvo gear. It might just save you a world of pain and expense.

V8XCV · Apr 12th, 2021, 10:59

Sounds like it needs a full Volvo diagnostic, it should have bags of torque.

hora1 · Apr 21st, 2021, 07:10

I'll look into a reader.

I'll also check all pipes for splits etc.

Unplug the battery for 20mins to help it relearn a new driver?

Could a MAF clean help?

Apr 11th, 2021, 09:24	#1
hora1 Junior Member Last Online: Jul 15th, 2021 14:00 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Manchester	Car sluggish (D5 manual) I don't have any other D5 to reference to but it feels slow for it'd 215bhp/not gutsy I.e. i have to kick down a gear often to avoid labouring the engine. I bought it with ultra low for the year mileage 40k/2014. I've popped a dpf cleaner in the tank and driven it with gusto. What else can I do?

Apr 11th, 2021, 14:52	#5
Tatsfield Premier Member Last Online: Today 11:02 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Poole	Once you've sorted the reason for the sluggish behaviour, if you like oomph, consider the Polestar optimisation if you can get a deal from a Volvo dealer. I haver it fitted and it transformed the car from a good performer to a great one! __________________ 2012 XC70 SE Lux Polestar 230 bhp D5 Auto Oyster Grey

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john493 Spannering since birth Last Online: Apr 21st, 2024 18:52 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: North Oxon	That will be the twin turbo engine, it should perform really well. Mine is a D5 / 205 and has great performance (with the 6 speed manual mind). __________________ V70 D5 eu4 manual M66 2006 > XC90 brake conversion, stage 2 VDASH remap. BMW R1200GS BMW R1100GS (GS Addict)

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Tannaton Bungling Amateur Last Online: Today 16:24 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Beverley, East Yorks	It's been said - get it plugged in to proper Volvo gear. It might just save you a world of pain and expense. __________________ 2011 XC90 D5 Executive 2003 C70 T5 GT 2012 Ford Ranger XL SC 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 1976 Massey Ferguson 135

Apr 12th, 2021, 10:59	#9
V8XCV Member Last Online: Today 16:37 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Scotland	Sounds like it needs a full Volvo diagnostic, it should have bags of torque. __________________ Current V70III 2.4D (163) SE Sport 4C (2008) V70 T5 (1996) V70 P2 D5 EUIII (2002) XC90 V8 4.4 (2007)

Apr 11th, 2021, 12:50	#4
hora1 Junior Member Last Online: Jul 15th, 2021 14:00 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Manchester	I'm not selling it! I love it. Would just like abit more oomph

Apr 11th, 2021, 15:28	#6
Brucat Junior Member Last Online: Jun 13th, 2021 04:07 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Sidmouth	Good call by Tatsfield, My 185 ‘08 XC had a load of stored codes which I cleared with a machine bought from & with help from Cheshired5. Already noticed an improvement but the next part of the procedure was to drive it like I stole it (apparently the car learns new drivers) and it transformed her performance.

Apr 21st, 2021, 07:10	#10
hora1 Junior Member Last Online: Jul 15th, 2021 14:00 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Manchester	I'll look into a reader. I'll also check all pipes for splits etc. Unplug the battery for 20mins to help it relearn a new driver? Could a MAF clean help? Last edited by hora1; Apr 21st, 2021 at 07:29.

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