What Causes High Fuel Consumption in your Volvo XC90

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What Causes High Fuel Consumption In Your Volvo
XC90?
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Volvo XC90 is the best luxury midsize SUV in
terms of gas mileage.
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According to the U.S. EPA, Volvo XC90 T5 and T6
gets 21-28 mpg.
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However, its plug-in hybrid version T8 gets 27
mpg and can travel additional 20 miles on battery
power.
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However, if its consuming more fuel than usual,
its not a good sign.
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Lets discuss the factors detrimental to the rate
of fuel consumption in a car.
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High fuel consumption in Volvo XC90- Causes
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Delayed Oil Change
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Essentially motor oil minimizes friction among
numerous engine components.
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However, it deteriorates over time due to thermal
breakdown and oxidation.
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Thus needs to be replaced on time as recommended
in your Volvo XC90 user's manual.
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If you put off an oil change, it makes the engine
work hard and consume more fuel.
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Malfunctioning Sensors
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The ECU uses data received from numerous sensors
to manage the engine operation.
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Inaccurate data provided by faulty sensors might
trick the ECU to feed more fuel to the engine.
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As a result of this, you might notice a
significant rise in the rate of fuel consumption
in your Volvo XC90.
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Tires And Suspension
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The evidence suggests that driving with
improperly inflated tires can adversely affect
gas mileage.
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Wheel misalignment and faulty suspension can make
the engine consume more fuel than usual.
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So, make sure that your Volvo XC90 tires are
perfectly inflated and aligned.
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Air Conditioner
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If your Volvo XC90 AC runs all the time, it would
put more strain on the engine.
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As a result of that, the engine has to work
harder and consume more fuel.
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Aggressive Driving
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Careless driving is another leading reason behind
the high fuel consumption in Volvo XC90.
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Carrying additional weight and leaving the
windows open while driving adversely affects the
gas mileage.
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Besides, an erratic driving habit is not good for
your safety.
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Final Thoughts
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Rise in fuel consumption in your Volvo XC90
indicates that the engine is working harder than
usual.
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Carrying excess weight might be the reason why
you are noticing such a rise in fuel consumption.
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Or, the problem could lie deep within the engine
that needs your attention immediately.
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