Towing Question
I can't answer wrt an XC-90. I CAN give you anecdotal evidence of trailering to near the max capacity on our XC-70. I have 15,000+ KM of trailering (26' sailboat) experience with the XC-70. This includes across Canada as well as across the Rocky Mountains to our island home in BC. Speeds were at the legal highway limits (110 kph through the Rockies) and the turbo was in frequent demand. The boat/trailer combo with supplies is over 3,000 pounds and the XC-70 is rated for 3,300 pounds.
We have over 215,000 km on the car and have never experienced a problem. It does not burn any oil and the transmission remains smooth in terms of shifting.
While this is anecdotal, I assure you that the Volvo XC-70 tranny remains in better shape than our Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited did with that level of use. I know everyone is fearful of the Aisin unit, but we have been very impressed with its capabilities. I do subscribe to the more frequent than usual oil change mantra when towing (tranny and motor), but we have been very fortunate thus far.
Last edited by John@CdnRockies; 04-03-2012 at 02:18 PM.
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'04 XC70 Canadian Premium and Sport packages, Black (425,000 kms)
'06 XC70 Ocean Race Model, IPD to 240 hp, 18" rims, Deep Blue
Other rigs: '06 Toyota Avalon, '15 Jeep Grand Cherokee, '23 BMW330e (Plug-In-Hybrid)
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