XC60?

AlanS · Post by **AlanS** » 06 Oct 2013, 09:48

While my 2009 was in for an oil change (I am concerned that they said the oil was LOW...where did it go?), I had a 2013 XC60 loaner. Dealer said it is the same engine as mine...if so, why was it so 'spirited'? Very quick and responsive...no turbo.

IMSITTINGINYOURCHAIR · Post by **IMSITTINGINYOURCHAIR** » 06 Oct 2013, 19:05

well If you are asking why your car seems to be lagging on performance. there are many things that can hinder it. clogged air filter, one or more sensors not reporting the right numbers. it goes on and on.

AlanS · Post by **AlanS** » 06 Oct 2013, 21:00

IMSITTINGINYOURCHAIR wrote:well If you are asking why your car seems to be lagging on performance. there are many things that can hinder it. clogged air filter, one or more sensors not reporting the right numbers. it goes on and on.

It was just at Volvo for it's 52,000 check up...wouldn't they view those stats as routine?

Post by **jimmy57** » 06 Oct 2013, 21:09

In 2012 they did some improvement to 3.2 engine to lower friction and increase torque and horsepower.

IMSITTINGINYOURCHAIR · Post by **IMSITTINGINYOURCHAIR** » 06 Oct 2013, 21:50

^^there is your answer. and if they checked everything out it may just be how the car performs. I can't say too much about it having never driven it.

swimNdrive · Post by **swimNdrive** » 07 Oct 2013, 18:57

What is your 2009? Volvo did not make a XC60 in that year. One of the factor could be the curb weight. XC60 is lighter than XC70 and XC90. Less weight + more hp = more 'spirited'. Better suspension system will also make it more fun to drive. I saw a new XC60 at my local dealer today. It looks like little smaller version of XC90. It looks nice.

phoffman · Post by **phoffman** » 08 Oct 2013, 09:12

We have a 2011 xc60 which my wife drives. It was 2 qts low at approx. 5000 miles. It has had normal consumption after that - almost no usage in 7500 miles.