noisy blower fan

Post by **MoVolvos** » 06 Feb 2026, 16:56

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The 07 S60 2.5T fan will squeak when the car is moving forward from a stop or coming to a stop. Bearing is sloppy but hoping it's still be okay with some lube. Can't wait for warmer weather.
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Post by **vtl** » 06 Feb 2026, 17:12

MoVolvos wrote: 06 Feb 2026, 16:56 .
The 07 S60 2.5T fan will squeak when the car is moving forward from a stop or coming to a stop. Bearing is sloppy but hoping it's still be okay with some lube. Can't wait for warmer weather.
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It is warm now in North Carolina, why are you complaining?

Post by **MoVolvos** » 06 Feb 2026, 17:48

vtl wrote: 06 Feb 2026, 17:12
MoVolvos wrote: 06 Feb 2026, 16:56 .
The 07 S60 2.5T fan will squeak when the car is moving forward from a stop or coming to a stop. Bearing is sloppy but hoping it's still be okay with some lube. Can't wait for warmer weather.
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It is warm now in North Carolina, why are you complaining?

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Cold if you lived most of your life in CA

. Just when I start getting use to the heat or cold the season is over. I've also lost 20 lbs within perhaps 6 weeks 3 months back due to the cancer so I'm still skin and bones

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Post by **vtl** » 06 Feb 2026, 17:57

MoVolvos wrote: 06 Feb 2026, 17:48 Cold if you lived most of your life in CA . Just when I start getting use to the heat or cold the season is over. I've also lost 20 lbs within perhaps 6 weeks 3 months back due to the cancer so I'm still skin and bones .
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Sorry to hear that, man... I send your way a virtual bread, beer and bacon.

Post by **abscate** » 08 Feb 2026, 08:30

br0dy519 wrote: 06 Feb 2026, 10:57
erikv11 wrote: 03 Feb 2026, 15:43
erikv11 wrote: 03 Feb 2026, 11:16 It is already warming up, you can forget about it until next winter!
On my S60, the blower motor started whistling in the winter of 2018. I still haven't replaced it (viewtopic.php?p=643927&hilit=garage#p643927). Sound never got much worse, and it makes no noise at all in warm months. Just one data point and YMMV, but FYI.
@abscate please note a sample size of n=1

That makes a SNR OF SQRT(1) = 1

Post by **cn90** » 08 Feb 2026, 08:40

I have saved many electrical motors by lubricating the bushings. Very often, ppl call it "bearing", but it is essentially a "bushing", a cost-cutting measure in places with light load and simply spinning around. A bushing is cheaper than ball bearing:

- Portable electrical space heater...1 drop of oil every 5-7 years.
- Hair dryer motor...
- I have an old Bosch clothes dryer...same thing...1 drop of oil every 5-7 years.
- The only problem with Volvo (or any car) blower motor...
it is a contortionist position you assume to get it out of the car: it is not a pleasant job as you get older.

Once the blower motor is on a bench, it is VERY EASY to lubricate it. I showed the tricks in 2005 XC90 forum: I did it almost 10 yrs ago, so far so good.

Another benefit of lubricating the motor shaft...1 less item going to landfill site...

Post by **abscate** » 08 Feb 2026, 08:41

I managed to silicone spray lube my p2 blower which would chirp on deceleration only. Still good

Post by **erikv11** » 08 Feb 2026, 09:29

abscate wrote: 08 Feb 2026, 08:41 I managed to silicone spray lube my p2 blower which would chirp on deceleration only. Still good

This is a great idea, give it a quick spray in situ. I might actually try it! Maybe next cabin filter change.

Post by **cn90** » 08 Feb 2026, 12:31

Hi @abscate,

Do you have a photo to show how to spray in situ?

Post by **abscate** » 08 Feb 2026, 13:10

cn90 wrote: 08 Feb 2026, 12:31 Hi @abscate,

Do you have a photo to show how to spray in situ?

I searched and couldn’t find this job. Did I make this up in my head? My blower definitely was noisy and now it isn’t. Maybe I replaced it?