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    Volvo XC90 2006 Problems

    Are you having problems with your 2006 Volvo XC90? Let our team of motoring experts keep you up to date with all of the latest 2006 Volvo XC90 issues & faults. We have gathered all of the most frequently asked questions and problems relating to the 2006 Volvo XC90 in one spot to help you decide if it's a smart buy.

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    Turbocharger in 2006 Volvo XC-90 smoking despite being replaced
    Answered by David Morley · 1 May 2024

    The first thing to figure out is what type of smoke it is; oil smoke or fuel smoke. If the smoke is black, then it’s probably excess fuel that is being injected into the engine. If the smoke is a bluish-grey, then it’s likely to be oil smoke. The major causes of oil smoke are worn piston rings or valve guides and their seals. If it’s either of those thing, it will be a fairly major repair bill.

    But it would also be worth checking the crankcase ventilation system as this can cause an engine to smoke, too, and is a much simpler fix.

    Used Volvo XC90 review: 2003-2015
    By Ewan Kennedy · 24 March 2017
    The Volvo XC90 is more of a people mover than an SUV. Which makes sense because very few SUV buyers fall into the ‘I dream of crossing the Simpson Desert one day’ category. It was launched here in August 2003 and wasn’t discontinued until August 2015, albeit with several makeovers during that 12 year period. The
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    Used Volvo XC90 review: 2003-2014
    By Ewan Kennedy · 16 February 2015
    Never a company to rush into things unnecessarily, Volvo has had its XC90 on sale since 2002 (2003 in Australia), albeit with many significant upgrades and changes along the way. An all-new model is finally on the way and incorporates some fascinating new technology, obviously safety heads the list, but there are many
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    Used Volvo XC90 review: 2003-2012
    By Graham Smith · 29 January 2015
    The XC90 is Volvo's entry in the top-end SUV race, a race in which it is pitted against the likes of the BMX X5, Mercedes-Benz ML and Audi Q7. New It arrived here in 2003 and has become a top-selling model for the Swedish carmaker, accounting for a large slice of the company's business in Australia. Apart from some
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    Used Volvo XC90 review: 2003-2012
    By Ewan Kennedy · 20 August 2013
    Ewan Kennedy road tests and reviews the used Volvo XC90 2002 - 2012.
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    Used Volvo XC90 review: 2003-2011
    By Ewan Kennedy · 8 June 2012
    Ewan Kennedy reviews the 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2010 and 2011 Volvo XC90 as a used buy.
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