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    I was interested in this myself. One trick that...

    I was interested in this myself. One trick that worked on a MY2015.5 in the showroom was to manually flip the latch on the opened tailgate to trick it into thinking it was closed. But you'll have...
  2. "Towbar preparation" on '07 V8 XC90 "not available"

    According to the "standard features" table in the new '07 brochure, "towbar preparation" is N/A ("not available") on the V8 model. What's up with this? Does this have anything to do with the new...
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    Mike F, I just checked with the dealer, and the...

    Mike F,
    I just checked with the dealer, and the XC90 I drove was indeed an AWD. Also, please test out this new variant yourself before you rule it out, since all of this is quite subjective. I...
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    Now you've really got me wondering. For some...

    Now you've really got me wondering. For some reason I just assumed this was the AWD, but now I can't really say for sure. I'll try to find out from the dealer. Oddly, the DTSC button was missing...
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    New ('07) 6cyl XC90

    I briefly (20 minutes) test drove the '07 6-cyl. XC90 yesterday, and I'm sorry to say I was not particularly impressed with the new engine. Although it has the same torque as the 5-cyl. turbo, I...
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    Art, thanks for deciphering the fine print. You...

    Art, thanks for deciphering the fine print. You must have very good vision!
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    Is Saab safer than Volvo?

    I just came across this add on another forum. Unfortunately, it's very hard to read the fine print.
    http://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/sixcms/media.php/145/saab_450.122602.jpg
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    Thanks for the follow-up. I'm sorry to hear that...

    Thanks for the follow-up. I'm sorry to hear that you needed a whole new transmission, and not much out of warranty at that. I don't suppose Volvo will split the cost with you, but it wouldn't hurt...
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    That would make your average speed 6.84 mph. Are...

    That would make your average speed 6.84 mph. Are you a very slow driver? I would bet that there's a fourth possibility. I seem to remember something about the first service being a certain time...
  10. "vadis_guy" has a DVD on eBay right now (see:...

    "vadis_guy" has a DVD on eBay right now (see: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7967325467&category=6762&sspagename=WDVW )
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    The heater also drains the battery because it...

    The heater also drains the battery because it runs the blower fan, fuel pump and apparently an electric water pump. A fully charged 12V battery is actually 12.6V (or 12.65V). If your battery reads...
  12. Torsten, I like your website, although I can't...

    Torsten, I like your website, although I can't read much German. And I see you've started to include english translations, which is great for us english-only types. You've really put your XC...
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    A tire dealer may be able to "shave" some of the...

    A tire dealer may be able to "shave" some of the tread off a new tire to make it the same diameter as the others. Apparently they do this with racing cars to reduce the squirminess of the full tread.
  14. Thread: Snow chains

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    Here's what the 2005 Owner's Manual says: pg....

    Here's what the 2005 Owner's Manual says:

    pg. 124 Wheels and tires

    Snow chains

    Snow chains can be used on your Volvo with the following restrictions:
    • Snow chains should be installed on...
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    Outback 3.0 VDC data from Subaru website: (...

    Outback 3.0 VDC data from Subaru website: ( http://www.subaru.com/servlet/showroom?model=OUTBACK&trim=30_R_VDC_LTD_WAGON&command=overview )

    Wheelbase/Length 105.1/188.7
    Width/Height...
  16. Thread: Blown Motor

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    Mexican gas

    "Novas is the lowest grade of gasoline and also the most common. It is sold out of Blue dispensing pumps, and is popular with Mexican drivers because of it's price ... it's octane level is far less...
  17. Thread: Blown Motor

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    Octane booster

    " The octane rating of a gasoline can be raised by treating it with a chemical which is not a fuel. The best chemical known is tetra-ethyl lead compound, which is added to the gasoline."
    (from:...
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    I hadn't been aware of this. Do you know how...

    I hadn't been aware of this. Do you know how common it is?
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    The only problem would be putting different sizes...

    The only problem would be putting different sizes on the different wheels. If all the tires are the same size, the Haldex doesn't perceive a slipping tendency (i.e. one or two wheels turning faster...
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    I think that once it's colder than -5C it's...

    I think that once it's colder than -5C it's pretty obvious that you're dealing with freezing conditions. Pretty soon you'd just tune out the snowflake if it was on all winter (here in NH anyway).
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    What's the blue thing behind the front passenger...

    What's the blue thing behind the front passenger seat?
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    Based on that photo, there doesn't appear to be...

    Based on that photo, there doesn't appear to be any problem, although the image in the mirror is out of focus making it tough to judge the mirror optics. On the car I drove, the water seemed to...
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    Yes, I've heard about waiting to change the...

    Yes, I've heard about waiting to change the "break-in" oil. As for changing synthetic every 3000 miles, it's not necessary since it doesn't break down like "dino" oil. Of course any number of...
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    Water repellant glass

    I test drove an '05 with the water repellant side glass and side-view mirror recently and was very disappointed with the optical effect. It was raining lightly and the image in the side mirror was...
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    Towing Capacity (FWD/AWD): 2.5T:4,000/5,000 lbs....

    Towing Capacity (FWD/AWD): 2.5T:4,000/5,000 lbs. T6: 4,000/5,000 lbs.

    See: http://www.volvocars.us/Showroom/XC90/Specifications/TechnicalSpecifications/
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