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Today, 12:43 AM

Volvoholic replied to a thread Rough running in 2001-2007 XC70 (V70XC)

Spark plug, coil, fuel injector, dirty valves, fuel filter, fuel pump, dirty throttle body, needs servicing, the list goes on. Take your pick.

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Today, 12:40 AM

Volvoholic replied to a thread Front end noise in 2001-2007 XC70 (V70XC)

So...you resolved your perceived issue?

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Today, 12:29 AM

Volvoholic replied to a thread Lack of boost..... in 2001-2007 XC70 (V70XC)

So many questions... Boost most readily occurs between 1,500~4,500 RPM, within the torque curve, btw.

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Today, 12:26 AM

Volvoholic replied to a thread Need to disable rear end----running without rear halfshafts? in 2001-2007 XC70 (V70XC)

I say just sell it and get a newer model. The thing is 12 years old with 190K on the clock. But that's my "it's old" opinion. My maintenance...

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06-15-2013, 12:54 AM

Volvoholic replied to a thread What Did you do to your XC this week . in 2001-2007 XC70 (V70XC)

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06-15-2013, 12:52 AM

Volvoholic replied to a thread I can't buy these cars anymore! in 2001-2007 XC70 (V70XC)

Lmfao! That's generally a prerequisite for all my cars. Don't worry, I was already turned away from Fiat lol

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06-14-2013, 05:13 PM

Volvoholic replied to a thread I can't buy these cars anymore! in 2001-2007 XC70 (V70XC)

Hahaha oh, Fiat. I'll take your story as a warning to stay far away from Fiat. Luckily in the states Fiat is on par with Chrysler which is like...

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06-14-2013, 01:44 PM

Volvoholic replied to a thread What Did you do to your XC this week . in 2001-2007 XC70 (V70XC)

Then I like the sound! Hopefully you took 5 minutes to listen the other 2 videos lol can't wait to hear yours! It's interesting they shoved a dual...

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06-14-2013, 01:39 PM

Volvoholic replied to a thread I can't buy these cars anymore! in 2001-2007 XC70 (V70XC)

Same here, my dealer told me my '07 is in better condition than some of the new cars they sell lol I'm not into buying the older stuff yet, I've got...

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06-13-2013, 05:30 PM

Volvoholic replied to a thread I can't buy these cars anymore! in 2001-2007 XC70 (V70XC)

Exactly why I don't like buying used cars without some sort of manufacturer warranty. I'd rather have a CPO Volvo for a bit more than an "I know it's...

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06-13-2013, 05:20 PM

Volvoholic replied to a thread What Did you do to your XC this week . in 2001-2007 XC70 (V70XC)

I think you're right with this view, they should have just painted it flat black, dumped it, and kept it hidden out of view like the stock pipe. The...

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06-12-2013, 05:17 PM

Volvoholic replied to a thread I can't buy these cars anymore! in 2001-2007 XC70 (V70XC)

Someday, when I'm retired and in my 60's, this will be my post-retirement employment. But I'll probably flip things from the 90's to now rather than...

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06-12-2013, 05:13 PM

Volvoholic replied to a thread Intake Question in 2001-2007 XC70 (V70XC)

I figured. But damn.

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06-11-2013, 11:35 PM

Volvoholic started a thread Intake Question in 2001-2007 XC70 (V70XC)

In my Fusion Sport, there's an intake resonator at the end of the intake tube. When you pull this little box off, it opens up the intake to more...

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06-11-2013, 11:29 PM

Volvoholic replied to a thread What Did you do to your XC this week . in 2001-2007 XC70 (V70XC)

Me too, me too.

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06-11-2013, 11:24 PM

Volvoholic replied to a thread I can't buy these cars anymore! in 2001-2007 XC70 (V70XC)

I'm not recommending flipping the things, I'm just saying since my family has owned our Expedition since it had 15mi on the ODO, I would easily be...

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06-08-2013, 02:14 AM

Volvoholic replied to a thread I can't buy these cars anymore! in 2001-2007 XC70 (V70XC)

This thread makes me want to do 2 things: 1) Sell the Expedition for a ridiculous sum. 2) Keep the XC in the garage and never drive it so I can ask...

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06-08-2013, 02:04 AM

Volvoholic replied to a thread Volvo lured me back in 2001-2007 XC70 (V70XC)

Oooooooooooooooooohhhh...purrrrrrrrrrrttyyyyyyy...time to tint it! Haha

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06-08-2013, 02:01 AM

Volvoholic replied to a thread Is it appropriate to ask pricing questions and get advice here? in 2008+ XC70

CPO is the BEST thing Volvo can ever give you, my '07 was bought 3 years, 11 months old with 55K miles and had a CPO warranty that went until May 19,...

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06-08-2013, 01:42 AM

Volvoholic replied to a thread What Did you do to your XC this week . in 2001-2007 XC70 (V70XC)

Finally washed it a couple days ago (its been like 2 months and about 3,000 miles, mostly highway going halfway across CA and back) AND put gas in...

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06-02-2013, 10:53 PM

Volvoholic replied to a thread 2007 XC70 with harsh 1-2 and 2-1 shifts when hot in 2001-2007 XC70 (V70XC)

Huh...just had to really clean the gunk out of it and get it to adapt again. Volvo computers bug the crap out of me.

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06-02-2013, 10:51 PM

Volvoholic replied to a thread What Did you do to your XC this week . in 2001-2007 XC70 (V70XC)

I very much agree with this sentiment. Driving from LA to the Bay Area is very nice and easy in this car cruising at 80.

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05-21-2013, 12:37 PM

Volvoholic replied to a thread What Did you do to your XC this week . in 2001-2007 XC70 (V70XC)

I put about 350 miles on the XC lol but since I've got 10 days between spring semester and summer class, I got to head to my parents house and screw...

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05-18-2013, 06:22 PM

Volvoholic replied to a thread 2007 XC70 with harsh 1-2 and 2-1 shifts when hot in 2001-2007 XC70 (V70XC)

Sounds like you've got it covered lol let us know if nothing feels better when you're all done.

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05-18-2013, 06:20 PM

Volvoholic replied to a thread Transmission Issue - not quite sure what to make of it in 2001-2007 XC70 (V70XC)

Galpin Volvo in Van Nuys, CA. They're not bad 90% of the time but that other 10% just sucks. I'd say it's a 3.5 star dealership experience overall. ...

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05-18-2013, 06:17 PM

Volvoholic replied to a thread Hot weather driving, in 2001-2007 XC70 (V70XC)

Yea it's weird lol

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05-18-2013, 06:14 PM

Volvoholic replied to a thread Rhd Dead Pedal in 2001-2007 XC70 (V70XC)

On mine it is like a plastic that's been painted onto the carpet. Is not a real dead pedal, it's just molded on there.

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05-06-2013, 11:01 PM

Volvoholic replied to a thread 2007 XC70 with harsh 1-2 and 2-1 shifts when hot in 2001-2007 XC70 (V70XC)

I feel as though I can throw a little input in with this issue. Assuming you have the AW55-5X transmission, there was a valve body redesign sometime...

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05-06-2013, 10:08 PM

Volvoholic replied to a thread Darn I like this car - looks like I'm back to wrenching. in 2001-2007 XC70 (V70XC)

Really good preventative maintenance is what got my Volvo dealer telling me "stop bringing this car to us, it doesn't need any work. it's...

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05-06-2013, 09:59 PM

Volvoholic replied to a thread Hot weather driving, in 2001-2007 XC70 (V70XC)

Just crack a window or tilt the sunroof and you'll have no problem. If you run the A/C with everything closed (and you're idling), the engine gets a...

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