I have a 2006 XC90 2.5T. Is there a trick to removing the lower left flame box 10mm bolt? I can't get a wrench or socket in there. Doesn't look possible unless you remove the alternator/power-steering/etc including the accessory rail bracket that mounts to the engine block. $25 PCV breather hose tur...

Finally following up. It seems with age consumption is going up. 2Q low after 7500 miles, using M1 10W-30. Thanks for the comparison point folks. Perhaps I'll locate the HM variant and try that next. Verified no smoke at the dipstick either (not the PCV).

Curious if anyone out there is observing high oil consumption in their 2.5T XC90. Ours seems to burn 1-1.5 quarts per 7.5K miles, typically over a 6 month period. We are using full synthetic Mobil1. As the engine only has 75K miles on it, this just seems high to me compared to other vehicles I've ow...

Is there any way to check what value the service reminder is at? Meaning how many miles or time have passed since it was last reset? For my XC90 it should have already set the reminder on the dash at this point given the mileage however so far this hasn't occurred. Presume can be checked in VADIS, i...