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  1. 2001 V70 XC OEM Rims for Sale, Eastern Idaho, Western Wyoming, Salt Lake City Area

    Just listed these for sale on Craigs List. Would be great for a second set of summer / winter snow tire mounts.

    https://eastidaho.craigslist.org/pts/6072316800.html
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    PPC Volvo Diagnostic Tool by BSR of Sweden

    Just listed this great tool on Ebay. Sold my 2001 yesterday. I was the original owner and had a lot of good years.

    The PPC Diagnostic Tool is made by BSR in Sweden. It can be used to read and...
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    Our 2001 is still our primary vehicle. I agree...

    Our 2001 is still our primary vehicle. I agree with howardc64 that the passion for a vehicle can be measured by a lot of people doing the maintenance on their aging vehicles. I really appreciate...
  4. Your MPG is a little low, but not way off for...

    Your MPG is a little low, but not way off for driving 80 mph. I've found that my MPG drops off very fast if I go over 65 mph or if there is a stiff headwind. At 65 mph I usually get around 26 mpg. ...
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    IPD Poly Mount

    I installed the IPD Poly Mount on our 2001 XC last month. There is definitely an increase in vibration through the steering wheel when the car is at idle. We do not notice the vibration when the...
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    B4 Servo Cover

    I installed the B4 servo cover last week. It took me a couple of hours. The problem was the location (not enough room to work). It is difficult to compress the cover against the spring with a...
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    Heater

    If you have not replaced your cabin heater air filter, you may want to check it. It may be plugged and preventing proper air flow through the heat exchanger. I've been very impressed with the...
  8. Thread: Mpg

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    Gas Mileage Long Trip

    I just finished a 2,887 mile trip from Alaska to Wyoming in our 2001 XC. We used 110.9 gallons of fuel, which is just above 26 mpg. The car was near its gross vehicle weight with passengers and...
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    I read the forum on a regular basis but haven't...

    I read the forum on a regular basis but haven't posted in a long time. I live in Eagle River and own a 01 V70XC.
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    That's very low mileage for bearing replacement considering normal driving.

    If it were me, I'd complain in writing to Volvo. If they write back and say that this is normal wear and tear, then...
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    I guess a few photos are worth a thousand words. *This is the Volvo square hitch that I mentioned in the above post.

    http://www.alaska.net/~carriage/tm/vhitch1.jpg
    Taken at eye level about 5 feet...
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    I just installed the Volvo Square Profile Hitch last weekend on my 2001 V70 xc. In my opinion it is the best hitch for the XC. The cross bar is completely hidden within the bumper and all that is...
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    I have good news to report. *They reprogrammed the adaptive neutral and our oscillating idle problem is solved! *It took over two years and the expertise of the Volvo Western Region Technical...
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    The Regional Volvo reps finally made it to Alaska this week and I had a good meeting with an experienced tech. He drove the car for about 5 minutes, experienced the problem as described and...
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    Was this a new car or a used car?  If it was new, did you get a much better deal outside than you could get here in Anchorage?

    Dark cars are one of the worst for showing swirls, especially...
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    Thanks for the advice. *The silicone is just a temporary patch to keep the water out. *When I get around to replacing it, I'll see if I can patch it from the inside with epoxy and then keep it for a...
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    Thought I'd update everyone on my saga. The Volvo dealer in Alaska acknowledges the problem but can't find a solution. They said that the only thing they can do at this point is turn it over to...
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    I have owned lots of different cars over the years and done most of my own maintenance.  Everything from changing the oil to replacing major components and seals.  I get pretty attached to...
  19. Thread: Buy decision

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    Unfortunately, any car is a gamble.  With some brands, the odds of getting a lemon are higher than others, but even the best manufactures produce an occasional lemon.  If you end up with...
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    Our 01 XC works very well for Alaskan winters near Anchorage. I have experienced the "front wheel" spin when testing from a stop on an ice coverd hill. The first time it happend to me, I thought...
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    In the winter, all the gas stations in Anchorage use an ethanol blend in an effort to improve air quality.  They do not blend ethanol in the summer.  The problem that I have is different...
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    For me, the clunk is worst during the winter when the temps are cold. On our car the clunk occurs when the transmissions shifts into neutral at a stop light. I've outlined the idle issue in a...
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    We have the "clunk" problem and a fluctuating idle that the Volvo dealer cannot resolve.  Our problems started at about the 9000 mile mark when the car was just about 1 year old.

    Back then I...
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    I’ve had this nagging problem for 10,000 miles on our 01 V70 XC.

    There are times during the “warm-up” phase that the idle will fluctuate up and down in a rapid succession and the engine almost...
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    Yep, I'm still lurking about the forums. http://www.tmurrell.com/volvomat2.jpg
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