2006 Volvo XC90 V8 AWD
- XC90 Auto Up/Down Window Problems
- XC90 Coolant Tank Replacement
- XC90 V8 Vacuum Tank Replacement
- XC90 V8 Alternator Replacement
- XC90 V8 Accessory Belt Replacement
This is the page for my 2006 Volvo XC90 V8 – from the factory it comes with a 4.4L 315hp V8, 6-speed automatic, standard Haldex Gen3 AWD, third row seating, and self-leveling suspension.
Power Modifications:
Appearance Modifications:
- Partially debadged
Functional Modifications:
- OEM aluminum running rails
- Fuel injectors cleaned and flowtested by Deatschwerks (323 cc/min)
- PIAA Ion Crystal yellow H1 fog light bulbs
- 255/55/18 Continental CrossContact LX20 EcoPlus oversize tires
Coming Soon!
Volvo parts vendors I like:
- Volvo Wholesale Parts
- Volvo Parts Webstore (Good Diagrams)
- Swedish Auto Parts (Good Prices)
- Pelican Parts
- FCP Groton
- BuyAutoParts
Volvo forums and websites:
Service and Maintenance
- 20120518 – xxxxx miles - Remus exhaust slip-joint removed and flanged
- 20120514 – 97,800 miles - Replaced coolant tank with aftermarket tank
- 20120510 – 97,592 miles - Replaced vacuum tank, found broken nipple on coolant overflow tank. Ordered new coolant overflow tank.
- 20120509 – 97,450 miles – Replaced upper engine mount nut flange (lost in alternator replacement)
- 20120509 – 97,400 miles – Reset PDM (passenger door module) to fix window auto-up function
- 20120423 – 97,200 miles – Found broken nipple on vacuum tank for variable intake system. Ordered new vacuum tank.
- 20120215 – 92,415 miles – Alternator replaced with rebuilt Bosch 180amp unit, oil change with Castrol Syntec 0W-30 and Bosch oil filter
- 20120208 - 92,410 miles - ”Power System Urgent Service” message, traced to faulty alternator. New one ordered from BuyAutoParts.com
- 20120130 – xxxxx miles – Intake plenum and manifold gaskets changed, injectors cleaned and balanced by Deatschwerks
Andrew
Maybe you can help me locate the dipstick for the transmission on my 2006 Volvo XC90 V8. I’ve read that it’s supposed to be on the right side under the hoses. I can’t see it any where. Thoughts!
The 2006 V8 doesn’t have one. I’ll be doing a write-up soon on how to service the transmission. You’ll need to remove the center portion of the combined drain/level plug at the bottom of the transmission, and then add fluid from the top until it starts to dribble out the bottom.