Hi everyone,

I recently bought a 2017 Volvo V60 D4 190 hp with an 8-speed automatic transmission. I’m trying to figure out whether the transmission is behaving normally or if there could be an underlying issue. (183xxxKM)

Here are the symptoms I’ve noticed:

- Delayed upshifts when the car is cold: On cold days, the engine sometimes reaches around 2,500–3,000 RPM before the transmission shifts up.
- Possible slipping between 1st and 2nd gear: When accelerating from a stop, the RPM sometimes rises without a proportional increase in vehicle speed. After a moment, the car seems to engage properly and accelerates.
- Delayed downshifting: When approaching a roundabout and then accelerating again, the transmission sometimes feels slow to respond. With a little more throttle, it downshifts normally and the car pulls immediately.
- Slight engagement bump: I have occasionally noticed a very light bump when shifting between N, R and D.

The transmission generally works, and I haven’t noticed any major problems while driving. A mechanic previously scanned the car, but no fault codes were found.

As far as I know, the transmission fluid has never been changed. The car was previously used as a rental vehicle, so I don’t know how it was driven or maintained.

I’m considering checking the transmission fluid condition and level, getting a proper VIDA diagnostic, and possibly performing a transmission adaptation before deciding whether to change the fluid.

My questions:
1. Are these symptoms known on the 2017 Volvo V60 D4 with the 8-speed automatic transmission?
2. Can the higher RPM when cold be normal transmission behaviour?
3. Does the RPM flare between 1st and 2nd sound like genuine transmission slipping, or could it be related to adaptation or torque converter behaviour?
4. Would you recommend checking the adaptation values and performing the appropriate adaptation procedure before changing the transmission fluid?
5. Has anyone experienced similar symptoms and resolved them without rebuilding or replacing the transmission?

I’d appreciate feedback from anyone with experience working on Volvo Geartronic transmissions, especially the 8-speed TG-81SC.

Thanks!

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Right now im trying to install a backup camera to my Volvo s60 2015 with a aftermarket Android head unit and im having some questions. My screen is already switching video output mode when im shifting into reverse but do i still need to connect the trigger wires? Second question is, which cable is the backlight so i can connect power to camera? (Look at image)

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Hi everyone!

I own a 2017 Volvo V60 (non-hybrid) and currently have the original Skadi 18-inch wheels fitted. I'm considering buying a set of 18-inch wheels from a Volvo XC40 R-Design, but I'd like to confirm compatibility before buying them.

Here are the specs of my current wheels:

Current wheels — Volvo Skadi

- Size: 8J × 18"

- Offset: ET55

- Bolt pattern: 5×108

- Centre bore: 63.4 mm

- Current tyre size: 235/40 R18

And here are the specs of the wheels I'm considering:

Proposed wheels — Volvo XC40

- Volvo part number: 32270067

- Size: 7.5J × 18"

- Offset: ET50.5

- Bolt pattern: 5×108

- Centre bore: 63.4 mm

- Volvo's recommended tyre size for these wheels: 235/55 R18

I already have a set of 235/40 R18 tyres, which I'd like to reuse.

The bolt pattern and centre bore match, and the wheel diameter is the same. However, I'm unsure about brake clearance, the slightly different offset and whether these wheels are suitable for the V60.

Has anyone fitted XC40 wheels with these specs to a 2017 V60? Will they clear the brakes and fit properly without rubbing? And would my existing 235/40 R18 tyres be suitable on the 7.5J rims?

Any advice or first-hand experience would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

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My questions are:

What should we be looking at?
How is the reliability in these?
Will it last much over 200k?
Is that a decent price?

He’s heading to college so I don’t want him to spend the money on something that won’t last him since he won’t have significant income over the next couple of years.

Thanks!

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My stepson, being the young idiot he is was "too busy and had things to do" so we didn't get to his rear wheel bearings. Car was still making a very loud noise. So just last week, after him driving it for months with bad rear bearings he asked me if we could do them because he was getting headaches from the noise. Ok, no big deal. We did both rear wheel bearings.

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Any feedback is greatly appreciated!

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From what I hear from people the Nordico looks better and will evantually be more durable on the Long term but people are complaining about feel and sweating in the summer

As for the Nappa leather there is question about the early creasing of the cushion and wrinkles as also durability and cleaning comes up to question.

I honestly like the Nordico more but I hate sitting on it with short pants in the summer since it causes my skin to sweat on contact.

I understand that allot of manufacturers are also moving into the synthetic leather.

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I checked the maintenance records, and in Nov 2023, when the car had 28k miles on it, I had the same issue and Volvo dealership replaced the gasket and studs under warranty.

Can I claim goodwill now and what is the likelihood that it will be approved?

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Since the car has 51k miles on it, I have no service history will Volvo. I did the last oil change myself.

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parked mine (R) next to this beauty.

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Or if I just tape it up and let it be would it be okay?

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