Soportes de Motor para Volvo XC90

Motor Mounts for Volvo XC90

Many people dont think about what keeps their motor in place until something goes wrong. When you start to notice an increasing amount of noise from the engine compartment or your Volvo XC90 becomes difficult to handle, you need to inspect your motor mount. Knowing what the motor mount does for your SUV and what happens when it gets damaged will help you to get the right parts and repair the damage.

What is a motor mount?

The motor mount keeps the motor in the interior of your Volvo XC90 model attached to the frame. It helps with shock absorption when youre driving in challenging road conditions. It also keeps you from feeling engine vibrations in your steering wheel, on the floor, and throughout the cabin. Thanks to the motor mount, you can enjoy a quiet ride when moving and while idling. It also contributes to easy handling and stability when you navigate turns and drive on rough, bumpy roads. Motor mounts are made of rubber, which acts as a shock absorber, and metal secures the motor and keeps it in place.

What are the symptoms of a broken or damaged mount?

The bolts in your motor mount can get stripped and become loosened. The rubber components can break down due to excessive heat and friction from the surrounding parts under the hood. The metal frame can get bent or broken due to excessive wear and contact with other components.

  • The most common symptom of motor mount damage is shaking and vibrating that makes it difficult to turn corners in your Volvo XC90. Notice if the shaking gets more severe with acceleration.
  • Unusual noises coming from the front of your vehicle including scraping, clunking, thudding, or any impact sounds can indicate motor mount damage.
  • If it feels like anything is slipping or moving around under the hood of your Volvo XC90, there could be damage to your motor mount. Pay special attention to back and forth movement when stopping and starting or going up or down hills. Also, note if there is side to side slipping when you turn or take a curve.
How often do you need to replace the motor mount?

Continuing to drive with a damaged motor mount can put the motor and axles of your Volvo XC90 at risk for damage. A cracked or damaged mount can lead to fluid leaking either from the mount or from the engine. Check for cracks and oil leaks at the same time you inspect the motor mount. Motor mounts should last for 5 to 10 years in your Volvo XC90, but youll want to inspect it at regular intervals and anytime you have drivability problems.

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