We have finally and officially retired and planning on Cross country travel towing a small 5X8 v-nose trailer loaded with my 2002 BMW R1150 GS and other essentials to visit our Daughter & Son.
The max trailer weight will hopefully be 1500lbs but no more than 2000lbs.
My concern is our new to us 2016 Volvo XC60 with the 2,0 liter 300hp 4 cylinder engine.
The high power density of the engine has me concerned along with the lack of engine braking due to small displacement.
The Volvo manual lists 50 mph as the max towing speed (which is unrealistic).
The trailer has no brakes which Volvo says is ok for loads up to 1500lbs.
Before someone says I should have bought a different car the trailer was not in the plans.
Driving on the interstates does not concern me as far as braking I'm in no hurry and have no intentions of mountain driving while towing.
My concern is high engine load while cruising, the trailer being v-nosed will have less resistance but still requires additional power to cruse at 65~70 mph.
The factory warranty is 5 years 50,000 miles and I also purchased additional coverage up to 10 years 100K for peace of mind while traveling.
The car is scheduled next week for the 30,000 mile free Volvo service and one concern I have is the oil they will use to refill. My preference would be a 5w30 A5/B5 Oil not a 5w20.
What are your thoughts????
I will call the dealership before I bring it in.
I would like to add that I'm an older wrench having worked in a BMW, MERCEDES, VOLVO, HONDA and SAAB dealership into the seventies then in engineering until retirement.
I've always been on top of engine design and lubricants but technology has gotten ahead of me and I can't keep up with it.
My car has a full warranty but I would rather not use it.
Any input/advice from Volvo owners and lube experts welcome.
As they use to say (THERE IS NO REPLACEMENT FOR DISPLACEMENT) !!!
90cummins
The max trailer weight will hopefully be 1500lbs but no more than 2000lbs.
My concern is our new to us 2016 Volvo XC60 with the 2,0 liter 300hp 4 cylinder engine.
The high power density of the engine has me concerned along with the lack of engine braking due to small displacement.
The Volvo manual lists 50 mph as the max towing speed (which is unrealistic).
The trailer has no brakes which Volvo says is ok for loads up to 1500lbs.
Before someone says I should have bought a different car the trailer was not in the plans.
Driving on the interstates does not concern me as far as braking I'm in no hurry and have no intentions of mountain driving while towing.
My concern is high engine load while cruising, the trailer being v-nosed will have less resistance but still requires additional power to cruse at 65~70 mph.
The factory warranty is 5 years 50,000 miles and I also purchased additional coverage up to 10 years 100K for peace of mind while traveling.
The car is scheduled next week for the 30,000 mile free Volvo service and one concern I have is the oil they will use to refill. My preference would be a 5w30 A5/B5 Oil not a 5w20.
What are your thoughts????
I will call the dealership before I bring it in.
I would like to add that I'm an older wrench having worked in a BMW, MERCEDES, VOLVO, HONDA and SAAB dealership into the seventies then in engineering until retirement.
I've always been on top of engine design and lubricants but technology has gotten ahead of me and I can't keep up with it.
My car has a full warranty but I would rather not use it.
Any input/advice from Volvo owners and lube experts welcome.
As they use to say (THERE IS NO REPLACEMENT FOR DISPLACEMENT) !!!
90cummins