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Today, 07:16 PMGary-16-Xc90 replied to a thread Trip Details - Routing, Speed, et al via VOC in Volvo On Call App & General ConnectivityPerformance details and routing are still not working for my MY16 XC90 T8 with July 2, 2020 TSU on my iPhone X with iOS 13.6 and VOC app v4.8.8. ...66 replies | 2212 view(s)
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Today, 08:19 AMGary-16-Xc90 replied to a thread How to display engine info like water temp/battery/oil temp in XC90 (SPA: 2016 - )Duh, didn’t notice... BLE+ Link to BLE+: https://www.veepeak.com/product/obdcheck-ble-plus/ All the best from Minnesota USA, A fine MY16...25 replies | 747 view(s)
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Today, 07:25 AMGary-16-Xc90 replied to a thread How to display engine info like water temp/battery/oil temp in XC90 (SPA: 2016 - )+1 ^ Be sure to read limitations / benefits of Bluetooth v. WiFi. Here are the specs on the Bluetooth version which works on both Android and...25 replies | 747 view(s)
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Yesterday, 08:19 AMThanks, Sid, and happy all is going relatively well. I could have had a mail bag of treats at the ready as you flew by . LOL. All the best from...52 replies | 2164 view(s)
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Yesterday, 08:00 AMMy MY16 XC90 has a fluttering, more of a buffeting, noise (when a window is partially rolled down, particularly a rear window) at speeds above 40...7 replies | 333 view(s)
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08-04-2020, 09:06 PMNo, not necessarily. 1. The owner must request the install. (Contact Volvo Customer Care first with the VIN by phone and a follow up email to...422 replies | 64905 view(s)
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08-04-2020, 05:02 PMWhy free in Florida????25 replies | 749 view(s) -
08-04-2020, 09:12 AMGary-16-Xc90 replied to a thread How to display engine info like water temp/battery/oil temp in XC90 (SPA: 2016 - )FWIW, I would be hesitant clearing codes since you have a MY19 and still under factory warranty. Your risk profile may vary. All the best from...25 replies | 747 view(s)
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08-04-2020, 09:09 AMIf you schedule an oil change in MN, you might be able to get both done at the same time. The insurance company would want it replaced sooner...25 replies | 749 view(s)
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08-04-2020, 08:49 AMBorton Volvo, Golden Valley (or Kline Volvo, Saint Paul), MN All the best from Minnesota USA, A fine MY16 XC90 T85 replies | 287 view(s)
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08-04-2020, 07:43 AM+1 Good call on Itasca State Park. With recent rains, you may have to cross the “mighty Mississippi” a couple of feet north of normal You are...52 replies | 2164 view(s)
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08-03-2020, 12:37 PM+1 Yes, those are the ones that I had installed. My T8 has was an Oct. 2015 build and was eligible. I did not recall the chassis / build cutoff. ...8 replies | 356 view(s)
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08-03-2020, 12:14 PMI am not familiar with the phrase “Enhanced Intellisafe Upgrade”. However, my MY16 has the MY18 upgrades for both PA2 and Collision Avoidance,...8 replies | 356 view(s)
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08-03-2020, 11:47 AMI have use the cargo net to hold a full golf wind buster umbrella in place. I will post it as it came from my 4Runner. I keep a compact one along the...6 replies | 242 view(s)
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08-03-2020, 11:10 AMSidwin, great pictures and color commentary. Thanks for sharing and allowing us to vicariously ride along. I can hardly wait to get out there...52 replies | 2164 view(s)
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08-03-2020, 10:48 AMMY16s are just fine with CPO and a few known limitations or notable upgrades: - 13.3 gal. fuel tank (v. MY18+ 18.5 gal.) - 3G Vehicle Modem (v....8 replies | 356 view(s)
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08-03-2020, 09:32 AMIn a word, no. Unless something has changed since we did our OSD. You could check with a dealership, or call Volvo Overseas Delivery at...5 replies | 262 view(s)
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08-02-2020, 04:10 PMI, also, am looking to replace a XC90 windshield. We also have a $500.00 deductible. I will be visiting the dealer tomorrow to get an estimate for...25 replies | 749 view(s)
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08-02-2020, 04:04 PMGregK replied to a thread 2016 xc90 sunroof leaking - dealer charge $1256 + Tax in XC90 (SPA: 2016 - )Open a file with Volvo Customer Care (1-800-283-0117) and ask for assistance with your repair. That's where I would initiate some help.....25 replies | 1799 view(s)
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07-31-2020, 10:15 PM@Sidwin, thanks for all of the pics. Off-topic: I am only able to view some of your pictures on my iPhone X. In TapaTalk, I see kind of a broken...52 replies | 2164 view(s)
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07-30-2020, 03:41 PMGlad that OAT sensor was fixed. Here is info from the OM on perceived climate and climate sensors in a 2016 XC90 T8. The MY17 should be similar. ...22 replies | 1041 view(s)
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07-30-2020, 02:27 PMGary-16-Xc90 replied to a thread Further observations plus dealer experience and comparison with loaner in XC60 (SPA: 2018- )^ Same here. Two customer-accessible chargers are fine for now. For dealers that have none (or maybe one in the shop), they may be ill-prepared. My...13 replies | 577 view(s)
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07-30-2020, 12:04 PMThe Blackstone National average is defined in their report as “This column shows average wear for all the samples we’ve seen from this type of...111 replies | 8794 view(s)
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07-30-2020, 07:29 AMMy dealer serviced my MY16 XC90 T8 with the recommended 0W/20W Castrol’s Professional .... per TJ 34740.1.4 (4 Cylinder VEP engine: Castrol Edge...111 replies | 8794 view(s)
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07-30-2020, 07:12 AMGary-16-Xc90 replied to a thread Further observations plus dealer experience and comparison with loaner in XC60 (SPA: 2018- )As far as dealers and EV chargers, it is disappointing that the service centers must be asked to put the car on the charger once the service is...13 replies | 577 view(s)
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07-30-2020, 07:03 AMGary-16-Xc90 replied to a thread Further observations plus dealer experience and comparison with loaner in XC60 (SPA: 2018- )You can report map errors through Volvo or through “HERE”. Volvo...13 replies | 577 view(s)
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07-29-2020, 11:06 PM@Sidwin, You are covering a lot of sights and territory in a short amount of time. I need to do the straight west trip so it will be great to hear...52 replies | 2164 view(s)
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07-29-2020, 10:56 PMGary-16-Xc90 replied to a thread i hate map updates... Restart Navigation or call Retailer message in XC90 (SPA: 2016 - )The nice thing about Post 1 on the following stickie is that the links and latest version for US and UK are conveniently posted in one spot (I.e.,...25 replies | 806 view(s)
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07-29-2020, 07:57 AMGary-16-Xc90 replied to a thread Latest Sensus Road Map and Voice Control Update Info in XC90 (SPA: 2016 - )Added new Note 16 in Post 16 to commemorate Sidwin’s trip out west (US) through the magnificent Rockies. All the best from Minnesota USA, A...369 replies | 81326 view(s)
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07-29-2020, 07:50 AMGary-16-Xc90 replied to a thread i hate map updates... Restart Navigation or call Retailer message in XC90 (SPA: 2016 - )I will add that suggestion to the Road Map update stickie. All the best from Minnesota USA, A fine MY16 XC90 T825 replies | 806 view(s)
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- Gary
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- Twin Cities, MN
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- Biking, driving, flying and watching RoRos leave Sweden
- Year/Make/Model Car Owned:
- 2016 Volvo XC90 T8 Inscription
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- The 2016 XC90 T8 met virtually all of my criteria for a replacement vehicle (I.e., 2007 4Runner Sport). No affiliation with Volvo except as a first-time Volvo owner. I come from a family with Audis, BMWs, Chevys, Fords and Toyotas - now Volvo.
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2016 XC90 T8 Inscription | US 10/2015 Build| Crystal White | Blonde | Blonde | B&W | Air | HUD | Convenience Vision Climate | PAII + Mitigation Upgrades | Xpel + Gtechniq Ceramic | 3M Crystalline 50% Tint, 97% UV Rejection, 60% Solar Heat Rejection | 20" A/S & 22" Summer | Tow | Last TSU installed 02 Jul. 2020 | 46K miles | MPG 31.8 Lifetime including transcontinental trips, regional trips and towing
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