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Small Leaks

A mid-size luxury crossover SUV, the Volvo XC90 made its debut in 2002 at the Detroit Motor Show. Recognized for its safety, practicality, and comfort, the XC90 is a popular vehicle around the world. The XC90 proved to be very popular, and very good for Volvo's sales numbers, since its introduction in model year 2003 (North America). P2 platform.
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trstjohn
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Year and Model: 07 XC90
Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Small Leaks

Post by trstjohn »

I noticed today I have a couple leak spots on my driveway. It looks to be oil--I checked the oil and the levels are good. Is this something I should be concerned about?
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2003 Volvo XC90 T6
2007 Volvo XC90 3.2 (Wifey)

xallenx
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Post by xallenx »

Pull the plastic cover off and take a pix on where the oil is coming from. Could be a front seal leak?
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voltech1
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Post by voltech1 »

It could be a lot of things in that spot. The power steering pump,clamp or the PCV box,dipstick. On higher mileage T6s' the cylinder heads (gasket) will leak at the front corner (left front corner when standing in front of vehicle). It could be simple or something more costly.
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trstjohn
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Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Post by trstjohn »

great thanks for the input. I think it may be power steering fluid as I noticed it was rather low last evening. I'll tear off the plastic this weekend and see what the culprit is.
2003 Volvo XC90 T6
2007 Volvo XC90 3.2 (Wifey)

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