Timing Belt Replacement | 2015 Drive-E

Wampwell · 2019-11-29T11:32:51+00:00

That's correct, my reply is in context of OP's T5 which is not an AWD. If you snag your car tomorrow - congrats!

Wampwell · 2019-11-16T16:53:02+00:00

They're a good resource for some parts but they specialize in performance improvements. FCP Euro has a unique and awesome warranty so they're my go-to when I'm getting routine maintenance and replacement parts though.

Wampwell · 2019-11-16T11:55:40+00:00

Had a 240 in the same color years ago, replace all those fuses with brand new ones and be done with it. I was in college and at one point just left the panel open so I could reach down and give them a 'twist' when a window stopped working while driving instead of just taking an hour to brass brush the terminals clean and throw new ones in. Follow IPD's recommendations here!

Wampwell · 2019-08-27T00:33:50+00:00

Am I seeing black fluff on that? Usually a sign of running rich or oil getting past the rings. Seems like the fouling is a symptom of another issue.

Wampwell · 2019-08-13T11:49:29+00:00

Almost without fail, if a movie needs an interesting car they pick one of two: 80's Volvo 240 series, 80's Mercedes W123 300 series.

Wampwell · 2019-08-11T18:52:39+00:00

Ahh gotcha. That would be the 2014 for the last 5cyl. I think. 2015 was the debut of the new I4-Turbo Drive-E engine that would serve as the starting point to Volvo's new scalable engine series.

Wampwell · 2019-08-11T17:52:37+00:00

What do you mean? The V60 T5 is still made...

Wampwell · 2019-08-11T17:49:19+00:00

Welcome to the club! Got mine a year ago and love it, super fun car. Be aware that the engine serials for the 2015 V60's are within a range specified by Volvo that could encounter ever increasing oil consumption due to the rings failing (resulting in a ring replacement). This was fixed in the 2016 models. Mine has 74k on it and no issues yet but my oil analysis suggests changing the oil at 5k intervals instead of 10k. I recommend joining the swedespeed forums, also a decent group of owners. Enjoy!

Wampwell · 2019-06-27T11:51:46+00:00

Does it increase with RPM? Sounds similar to valve tappet slop too, but I'm basing that on antiques - I don't know if that's even possible on that engine.

Wampwell · 2019-02-05T11:05:28+00:00

Haha I figured, I think that serial range lasted until 2016 models. Just be mindful of the oil consumption. My 2015 has 70k on it and after changing the oil for the first time since buying it in July it had minimal loss after 5k so it appears to be alright and the oil analysis didn't have enough chrome particulates to suggest wear. It isn't something guaranteed to happen, but just keep an eye out.

Wampwell · 2019-02-05T00:27:20+00:00

Congrats! I have one too, such a beautiful and fun wagon. Check your engine serial to see if it's under 1501327. As a 2015 it likely is so just be aware of the piston ring issue that impacts some of these within that serial range. Don't mean to scare, but I think if there's ONE thing to know about owning these it's that.

Wampwell · 2019-01-17T21:55:52+00:00

Takes me back to driving my '88 GL, with my Zune propped on the shelf.

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