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DFrantz
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Today, 08:25 AMDFrantz replied to a thread Dash display that shows the speed limit of the road/highway I'm currently on? in XC40 (CMA 2019- )Gary is 100% correct. You can also make some adjustments the this setting under the vehicle settings. Swipe down from the very top of the screen...2 replies | 79 view(s) -
Yesterday, 02:59 PMThe owners manual shows 500# for max tongue weight (AWD) which is unchanged from the older manuals. But I do recall reading a lower tongue weight...10 replies | 349 view(s)
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Yesterday, 11:41 AMDFrantz replied to a thread Anyone know when Pilot Assist becomes standard on XC60 T8? in XC60 (SPA: 2018- )I love driving, but PA is the bees knees... my gosh it's nice. It's not standard for 2021 sadly.. so you're left with 2022 or beyond. Not sure...15 replies | 427 view(s)
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06-30-2020, 01:37 PMBut there is no way to verify that it's the up to date information then... It's valuable to see the progress of things, but not as any sort of...20 replies | 449 view(s)
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06-30-2020, 10:38 AMIt happens! Darn Volvo and their functioning features! =-D3 replies | 176 view(s)
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06-30-2020, 10:37 AMI really haven't seen rental cars come back with more issues than any other used car I sell.. I prefer off lease, but you're not going to find that...28 replies | 1317 view(s)
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06-26-2020, 03:57 PM+10 hp! I like em.4 replies | 514 view(s)
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06-26-2020, 11:06 AMI wouldn't run away at this point. When the crankcase ventilation gets clogged it can cause problems as described and unless it was run without oil...14 replies | 442 view(s)
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06-25-2020, 02:01 PMDFrantz replied to a thread Haha, the sticker shock in the new 'book service' feature in Volvo on Call app in XC90 (SPA: 2016 - )Though... FWIW my quick sheet shows the 100k full service is $385 in the materials I'm given to use to figure the pre-paid maintenance contracts......19 replies | 1199 view(s)
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06-25-2020, 01:58 PMDFrantz replied to a thread Haha, the sticker shock in the new 'book service' feature in Volvo on Call app in XC90 (SPA: 2016 - )The problem is that encourages dishonest advertising. If one place is "inflated" but actually includes all the recommended service and correct oils...19 replies | 1199 view(s)
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06-25-2020, 01:51 PMWe're both sorta talking outside our own knowledge of the topic here. But it's entirely possible the tune is rather aggressive and would result in...16 replies | 940 view(s)
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06-25-2020, 01:44 PMDFrantz replied to a thread Haha, the sticker shock in the new 'book service' feature in Volvo on Call app in XC90 (SPA: 2016 - )I'm sure just like sales prices for vehicles you can get a variety of ways to advertise service prices.19 replies | 1199 view(s)
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06-25-2020, 10:24 AMIt's possible Acura tests their cars at the more aggressive tune. It's also possible their sport tune does not affect the EPA testing when driving...16 replies | 940 view(s)
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06-25-2020, 09:22 AMIncorrect as far as official documentation.. but it will prevent you from noticing any oil consumption. But I would just check the oil on the screen...15 replies | 937 view(s)
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06-25-2020, 08:03 AMIt's not just a software change... it's an EPA testing change. Customers use government to force fuel economy on window stickers and as such the cars...16 replies | 940 view(s)
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06-25-2020, 07:58 AMFor those prices just order each one and decide for yourself! That's what I do for such things and eventually I find some jobs like one better and...4 replies | 190 view(s)
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06-25-2020, 07:54 AMThings have changed since this thread was started. The Volvo hitch are all the drop down type that fold up under the body and have a release button...29 replies | 7587 view(s)
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06-25-2020, 07:49 AMYep, just avoid the GM transmissions in the early models... they are pretty reliable and I see lots here with over 200k.5 replies | 212 view(s)
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06-25-2020, 07:48 AMLike I said, you sorta had to ask for it, I don't think it's likely to find any normal in stock units with it today... It's not really uncommon for...45 replies | 2252 view(s)
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06-23-2020, 07:06 PMI'm just going off the inbound locator for dates. We have 2021 orders showing with expected delivery dates and that's where that data is from. I...6 replies | 460 view(s)
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06-23-2020, 06:53 PMWhen any Volvo is delivered from the factory it has a plastic film on the screen. Some people leave that on... but it's ugly... uglier than finger...6 replies | 763 view(s)
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06-23-2020, 06:49 PMChina has long held a notion of peaceful warfare. But what will stand to consider is I think the only reason Volvo has been successful under Chinese...8 replies | 589 view(s)
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06-22-2020, 04:49 PMIt's available as an accessory. Could have been factory ordered too, but it never showed up on the consumer facing page... but I'm pretty sure I've...45 replies | 2252 view(s)
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06-22-2020, 04:47 PMHere in the North East region XC40 supplies are getting tight. Volvo is expecting the region to be pretty well sold out by mid July with the 2021s...6 replies | 460 view(s)
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06-22-2020, 12:43 PMDFrantz replied to a thread Is it true prices are low, worth buying now if not needed at the moment? (XC90) in XC90 (SPA: 2016 - )I'm not sure what you mean by your question. Any Volvo branded warranty is cancelable though. I'm sure some actuary somewhere has the math figured...52 replies | 2772 view(s)
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06-22-2020, 11:08 AMThe polestar can certainly be worth it compared to other tunes on newer cars. For one... it does NOT affect the warranty. So if you want a little...9 replies | 438 view(s)
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06-22-2020, 10:56 AMI'm wondering if the euro hitch fits in the big empty "T" on the right side of the 2020 accessory foam. I know the American 2" ball does NOT fit.....45 replies | 2252 view(s)
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06-22-2020, 10:49 AMThere isn't a compressor on the US versions at least. I went out in the lot and checked, the tray from a 2016-2019 fits in a 2020 if you pull out the...45 replies | 2252 view(s)
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06-20-2020, 07:58 AM@48k I wouldn't worry what to expect, I'd just get it in... you're just below the 50k warranty point.4 replies | 258 view(s)
About DFrantz
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About DFrantz
- Name:
- Doug
- Location:
- Lewisberry Penn
- Interests:
- AACA, Agriculture, Tinkering
- Occupation:
- Volvo Sales
- Biography:
- Started car sales in 2008. Served in the US Army National Guard and didn't get back into sales again until 2013. Have now been with Volvo since 2018 and will never look back! I also live on my wife's family farm and enjoy helping my father in law with hay and crops. We have one daughter and two loving geese.
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