I finally found a replacement for my '04 xc70. it wasn't what I was looking for but for 50 less than I pay in one month for this one I outright bought a 97 expedition and 135 in parts later it's...

I agree with unplugging the sensor. I use rain-x on pretty much all of my vehicles and the two that had sensors ('00 lesabre and the '04 xc70) the sensor is useless with light drizzle and speeds over...

since this post the pcv problem has worsened and it is now burning oil heavily if it's left to idle from a cold start. driving out of a parking lot in 1st at about 2500 rpm fills the lot with a plume...

there are likely to be a few p2 volvos in the yards here. given the condition of this one. I'm leaning on just finding something for about 3k that is reliable and isn't going to cost me 3k on top of...

it may just be a perceived difference. get some 0-60 mph numbers to verify.

mine takes about that long, but only the seat cushion heats up. the seat back seems to stay cool or not get warm enough for me to notice

I've actually been eying this style car for awhile. I just didn't "know" so to say, that I wanted it until I got one. I heard that the ford freestyle and taraus-x are built on the p2 platform but use...

Bad spelling bothers me just as well, but, we are on an automotive forum where there is a high likelihood of someone missing something. I've seen worse on other forums mostly "lasabre" instead of "Le...

Well, I've got a couple years of knowledge and feel pretty confident in doing the repairs. I just wish I had the money on me to do it. I guess automotive work is an expensive hobby...but looking...

Thanks, I was going to go look today, but my older sis had her baby boy today so I ended up spending the day there. Ill have to wait and look when I have more to put down. for now, I'll just add...

Well. this is it. I admit defeat. So far I have had this car for four months. each month I have sound at least one thing to be repaired and I feel that it is not worth the loss. luckily I didn't pay...

Dedicated grammar Nazi:

Finds post from over a year ago.

Posts simply to correct an non editable title.

I imagine it's pretty horrid. Most here have cracked dash panels, faded exterior trim, glazed headlights. most gm cars from the mid/early 90s to maybe 2005 the fake leather material contracts making...

northeast ala here. all of the cars here usually suffer from user neglect quicker than nature can touch them. but the sun seems to eat plastic headlights/dash panels. also, mine is at 152k and in not...

Pardon me?

wonder if something like that can be financed...If mine goes, I wouldn't mind learning how to drop/replace a trans.

I haven't tried to see if it had the latest software. Would the dealer charge to check if it had the updates? also, I noticed you have the 2001 xc70. IIRC the 04 had some differences in the trans...

This is likely to be the result of my xc70. I am just nervous that I will put the money into it and more problems arise. or the trans fails again shortly after. any one know how reliable the rebuilt...

It seems that as long as you maintain the fluids in the drive train (trans oil, bevel/angle gear, haldex unit/vc unit) they last for awhile.


as far as my 2004 XC70 goes. I bought her with...

Mine shows 34 mph most of the time, I do about 475 miles/two weeks. I reset it before I left work and when I got home...bam 34 mph. but before I hit town it was at 45 mph although the longest stretch...

It's not that hard to work on. It's just the amount of time/effort/money required to do the work. and I agree on the pcv system. I will likely just find a way to vent the pressure without dumping oil...

which vehicle were you referring to in the post?

he meant xc70. duplicate post over at mvs says xc70.

I am a DIY guy myself. I don't really look forward to repairs but on this car it isn't that bad. I was surprised ad how quickly the front bumper comes off after I realized that's how I had to remove...

That's about where I am with my 04 xc70.. I had the fronts off the ground while doing a trans fluid change. and before I drove it between the first drain/fill I put it in gear and it took a second...