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    Thanks for the reply. That is what I thought,...

    Thanks for the reply. That is what I thought, but it is very helpful to hear it from someone much more knowledgeable than me.
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    Costco is telling me that it is not only the...

    Costco is telling me that it is not only the circumferance of the tire (difference in tread depth) but also the different treat design which leads to different friction on the road and causes damage...
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    Tire replacement with AWD.

    My 2003 XC70 has four Michlein Defender T & H tires with only 5000 miles on 80,000 mile tires. One of them picked up a screw in the sidewall and is un-replareable. Costco has a road hazard...
  4. That is impressive. My 2003 has 130,000 miles...

    That is impressive. My 2003 has 130,000 miles and I am trying to figure out what to do to ensure a long life. I have done one Gobbons tranny flush and will do another soon. The angle gear has had...
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    Thanks. I am a little confused, my usual...

    Thanks.

    I am a little confused, my usual state. If I am turning left, the steering wheel is turned and I am going around a corner so I don't see how to distinguish between a wheel bearing and an...
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    Noise turning left

    When turning left at low speed I hear a low fluttering sound. There is no sound while turning right. I seem to remember that this might be indicative of something but can't remember what.

    Any...
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    How to test AWD sustem

    I was out today in the first snow of the year and couldn't get up a moderate hill with snow on the road. I have made it up before so something is wrong. I put the car on a packed snow part of the...
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    I am still puzzled by this. How is the switch...

    I am still puzzled by this. How is the switch activated with the ignition off and the key in my pocket?
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    I was able to store the mirror angles so the M...

    I was able to store the mirror angles so the M button is working. I also was able to store the seat positions and now the three positions all work. Maybe somehow resetting the three positions...
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    Seat memory adjustment not working

    The driver seat memory adjustment has quit working except for the mirrors. When I push the button on the outside of the seat nothing happens but the windows adjust to the preset setting for that...
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    Thanks everyone for your replies. I was gone for...

    Thanks everyone for your replies. I was gone for on a trip and when I returned the buzz was gone.

    I suspect it will return and when it does I will trace it down, with all your good advice, and...
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    Thanks. I will take a closer look.

    Thanks. I will take a closer look.
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    Loud buzz in engine compartment

    Lately, after turning the engine off there is a loud buzz coming from the engine compartment. It lasts for 15-20 minutes or so and seems to come from the area under, or near, the air filter box. It...
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    My connector to the passenger side low beam bulb...

    My connector to the passenger side low beam bulb disintegrated about 12 years ago. It fell apart in my hand when I changed the bulb. I just used the push on connectors to connect the new bulb...
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    The vapor recovery systems that collect the...

    The vapor recovery systems that collect the expelled vapors during fill up at the pump handle tell me that the vapors displaced during fill up come up through the fill tube. I think that the evap...
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    I used to have a 245 DL. Those of you that have...

    I used to have a 245 DL. Those of you that have driven one may remember that one had to pull up on a lever below the shift knob to shift into reverse. My wife never mastered the technique and one...
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    Mine has been that way since the day I got it in...

    Mine has been that way since the day I got it in 2003. When using the auto up feature I don't get wind noise but the window rattles and drives me crazy. I always manually hit the up button after...
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    Years ago the socket on the passenger side...

    Years ago the socket on the passenger side headlight assembly crumbled when I took it off to replace the bulb. I removed the plastic parts and used the push on connectors without the plastic...
  19. When I bought tires Costco did not have the OEM...

    When I bought tires Costco did not have the OEM rated tire (V, I think) and would not sell or mount a lower rated tire. I have bought Michelin tires for my Suburban at Costco and the price and...
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    My DIM indicates 25-27 depending. I verified...

    My DIM indicates 25-27 depending. I verified that with hand calculations years ago but haven't bothered since. I have about 50/50 town and freeway like driving but at about 50 mph on our local...
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    When I tried to install a non Volvo battery I...

    When I tried to install a non Volvo battery I could not make the hold down fit the groove at the bottom of the battery. Have any of you had this problem and how did you solve it? I was tempted to...
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    Yes, I had one copied at my dealer for $50, I...

    Yes, I had one copied at my dealer for $50, I think. It was ten years ago so I am not sure of the price. I hid it on the outside of the car for the inevitable day when I leave the keys in the car...
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    I heard years ago that the fill position was on...

    I heard years ago that the fill position was on right side because an accident was more likely to happen on the left. So the position was a safety decision to minimize the possibility of a fuel leak...
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    Here are the reset directions that have always...

    Here are the reset directions that have always worked for me:

    Resetting the service reminder indicator (SRI), model years 2002-
    The service reminder indicator (SRI) informs the driver that it is...
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    Battery disconnect procedure: On the subject...

    Battery disconnect procedure:

    On the subject of disconnecting the battery, follow these instructions to avoid problems and possibly messing up your climate control or other modules.

    VIDA...
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