Seeking Advice for 2021 Volvo V60 Engine Issues: Power Loss, Check Engine Light, and Strange Noises

Hey, I've had a similar problem with my 2019 Volvo S60, so I understand your frustration. I'm not a mechanic, but I've been tinkering around with cars enough to claim some experience. When I took my car to my local mechanic's workshop, he pinpointed the issue to the camshaft adjustment cable/plug. Turns out it was defective and had oil leakage all over, causing my car to lose power and affect the gas mileage, much like what you’re experiencing. It set me back 395 Euro for the spare part and the repair. But, since we're doing remote diagnostics here, could you tell us more about your car's condition? Has it been regularly serviced? Knowing more details might help us figure out if my experience fits your situation. Cheers, hope it helps.

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Hey, thanks for the advice. It's always good hearing from someone who's been through similar problems. My V60 was last serviced just under 10k KM back, so that's around 147k KM. I've maintained regular services, and any odd bits were swiftly taken care of. It's been treating me well until this issue popped up. I hate to hear the repairs were a bit costly, but if they're necessary, gotta swallow the bitter pill, right? I'll get my mechanic to look into the camshaft adjustment cable/plug for sure. Once again, your input is much appreciated! Cheers!

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Hey there, glad to hear my advice might help you out! Sounds like you've been taking good care of your Volvo and it can be frustrating when these unexpected issues come up. It's good to hear that you are regularly servicing your car, this kind of consistent maintenance usually pays off in the long run, even if you do have to swallow a bitter pill every now and then. I definitely suggest getting your mechanic to check that camshaft adjustment. It may not be exactly what's causing your issue - every car's different after all - but in my case it was the key. Thankfully, once it was replaced, all those symptoms disappeared and my S60 has been running smoothly ever since. Anyway, good luck with your V60! Hope it gets sorted soon so you can get back to enjoying your ride. Life's too short for car troubles, isn't it? Cheers!

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Hey, you nailed it there! Life is definitely too short for car troubles. I totally agree that regular maintenance usually pays off, well, until we stumble onto these problems. I'm crossing my fingers, hoping it's the camshaft issue you mentioned because at least then, I'd know what to fix. I've scheduled an appointment with my mechanic tomorrow, and I’ll definitely mention the camshaft adjustment. Let's see how it goes. I can't wait to have my baby back on the road and running smoothly. Thanks again for your help and sharing your experience. Cheers!

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