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November 15, 2018

Genuine Volvo XC90 2.5T Turbo Talk Tips (PN 36002369)

On the off-chance you weren’t aware, your Volvo XC90 (with the 2.5T engine) has a turbo. Don’t get too excited – it’s a light-pressure turbo, so don’t expect to leave any rubber on the road. I find the turbo really does it’s best when you’re already …
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November 14, 2018

FREE FCP Euro Return Shipping on Volvo XC90 Parts with PayPal (U.S. Accounts only)

If you’re like me (aside from the fact that you likely own a Volvo Xc90) you’ve already taken advantage of FCP Euro’s Lifetime Guarantee whenever you buy Volvo XC90 parts. I think I’m on my third or fourth set of wipers and air filter. Actually my …
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February 22, 2018

XC90 Quick Sruts vs. Individual Suspension Components – A Comparison

XC90 quick struts (also known as complete strut assemblies and complete strut and coil spring assemblies) are a tempting solution when it comes to replace the struts on your full-size Volvo SUV’s front-end suspension. And I can totally see why so many people are drawn to …
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January 9, 2018

XC90 Power Steering Whine and Freezing Temps – A Recipe for Annoyance

Winter weather, especially the kind that many of our experiencing here in the northern USA and Canada, can cause a lot of little issues that an XC90 doesn’t experience in warmer climates – or at least in other seasons. Among these issues is XC90 power steering …
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October 17, 2017

That first-generation Volvo XC90 might be a lemon. Or not.

It’s happening again. I’m seeing it on the XC90 Facebook pages that I belong to and I’m seeing it at least a few times a week. It’s called owner’s regret. Also known as buyer’s remorse, it’s what I find many first-generation XC90 owners get when their …
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September 6, 2017

XC90 Sunroof Drain Miracle. Check (and fix) Yours now, or be Warned

Sunroof drains on your XC90 seem like such simple, reliable pieces of engineering. Rubber tubes carry any water that seeps past the sunroof seal down through a channel that runs inside, down the A-pillar (next to the windshield), into the body of the car and out …
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August 24, 2017

For a Volvo XC90 Owner, “If it Ain’t Broke Don’t Fix it” is Bad Advice

With its many moving parts and complex electronics (even by today’s standards), the Volvo XC90 is a brilliant piece of automotive technology that’s just one malfunction away from leaving you stranded on the side of the road. I know that’s not what you wanted to hear, …
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August 11, 2017

Plasti Dip XC90 Door Handles for a Fresh Clean Look. But Will it Last?

Plasti Dip to the rescue. The door handles on my 2004 black XC90 looked awful. I mean, at some point, sure they were likely nice and new and shiny and whatever. But as of two days ago they certainly weren’t. In fact, it’s among the first …
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July 20, 2017

Replace the Tailgate Struts on My Volvo XC90? Yes Please. (How-to)

There are two things that I have come to count on in the Canadian winters. One is that there will be snow and I will dislike it immensely. The second is that the 13-year-old tailgate struts that hold the tailgate on my 2004 Volvo XC90 open …
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June 21, 2017

XC90 Air Conditioning Problems? Read This Before You Pay for a Diagnosis

XC90 air conditioning problems seem to always happen during the time when you need cool air the most: The middle of summer. Which is why I’m writing this post at the very beginning of summer – so that you’re prepared for that unbelievable inconvenience of not …
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