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    I had the transmission replaced in my 2001 V70XC...

    I had the transmission replaced in my 2001 V70XC at about 70K miles after it died. Fortunately, it was covered under the extended warranty. However, about 25K miles later, I am getting similar...
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    Forkster - that is my mentality with my car (a...

    Forkster - that is my mentality with my car (a '98 Saab 900 turbo 'vert). I just fix it and keep it going. I let go of it's predecessor at 165k miles when the interior finally started to decompose...
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    JRL - the transmission was replaced by the dealer...

    JRL - the transmission was replaced by the dealer under a Volvo extended warranty that I purchased as part of the "Certifed Pre-owned Volvo" program, anticipating that I would face some big ticket...
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    Hi JRL, I understand flushing the tranny, and...

    Hi JRL,

    I understand flushing the tranny, and I think the software is up-to-date (the dealer checks this). What is "...set the apaptors." ? The dealer has reset the adaptation memory (more than...
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    Getting worn out...

    ...me and the car.

    Just got a list of issues to fix on my '01 XC70. Has 96K miles.

    - Small radiator leak (but could lead to "catastrophic rupture") - replace $840
    - rear brakes (OK - their...
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    Nice intercooler ifnt420! I haven't heard a lot...

    Nice intercooler ifnt420! I haven't heard a lot about performance mods for V70s. I have a '98 Saab 900 turbo 'vert that I'm having a lot of fun tinkering with (upgraded intake, IC, manual...
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    Hey jgustin - did you have any luck with the...

    Hey jgustin - did you have any luck with the radiator replacement? I am currently in the same boat. The local Swedish shop wants $800 to do the replacement - seems like a lot. The radiator itself...
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    No - it's certainly not the first example of poor...

    No - it's certainly not the first example of poor engineering I've seen, but it is one of the most egregious. I'd love to see the original reliability test plan and results for that sensor (if one...
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    Thanks - that link was excellent. It doesn't...

    Thanks - that link was excellent. It doesn't really make me feel any better though. Clearly, the cleaning procedure is just a side issue...probably not a bad thing to keep things nice and clean...
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    I asked my local shop the same question (why...

    I asked my local shop the same question (why dirty so quickly) and they said that everything leading into the throttle body needs to be cleaned up, including intake piping and PCV, etc. and that the...
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    I just got back from my local Swedish shop after...

    I just got back from my local Swedish shop after reporting the sticky throttle coming back again, and they said that it was dirty and needed to be cleaned again. This ETM was recently replaced (two...
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    I have a 2001 with a new transmission (old one...

    I have a 2001 with a new transmission (old one died at about 70Kmi and was replaced with a new one under ext. warranty - this was all pre-boat). I get front wheel spin (sometimes - when wet) and...
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    I had great luck with General Grabbers on my Land...

    I had great luck with General Grabbers on my Land Rover Discovery II - that's about the only thing I had great luck with on that car...

    I've recently put Kumho Solus tires on my Volvo after trying...
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    I just replaced mine with an Interstate (MTP-H6)...

    I just replaced mine with an Interstate (MTP-H6) which is an exact fit - looks like a clone except color/label (even has the folding integrated lifting handles). I would imagine that anything other...
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    I tow a 18' I/O powerboat, but I don't drive very...

    I tow a 18' I/O powerboat, but I don't drive very far - about 1/4mi to the boat ramp and back to the storage area, maybe 20-25 times a season. I think it's in the 2500lb. range. The challenge is...
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    You guys are good. After posting the message...

    You guys are good. After posting the message yesterday, I tried to give the car a jump and Voila! - it started right up. So yes, some kind of internal battery failure. Drove it around to 3...
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    Won't start - rapid clicking

    After running a couple of errands this morning, my wife went out to start the car again and nothing happened except rapid fire clicking and lights. No messages, no warnings, etc. I ran home and...
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    My extended warrantly plan (Volvo - not...

    My extended warrantly plan (Volvo - not 3rd-party) was purchased about 2 years ago as part of the purchase of a "certified pre-owned Volvo" with <50K miles. It was not substantially more than $1K -...
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    I would highly recommend buying an extended...

    I would highly recommend buying an extended warranty as part of the deal. The $1K or so to do this is well worth the money if you intend to keep the car (and if you don't, then obviously you...
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    Interesting - IAQS, huh? How do I know if my car...

    Interesting - IAQS, huh? How do I know if my car is equipped with this feature so I know which filter to buy?

    I assume that the more expensive "Cabin Air Filter (secondary)
    secondary filter...
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    Sounds like the main (pollen) filter is the one...

    Sounds like the main (pollen) filter is the one that is doing the heavy work and is more important to replace. Is this a fair assessment?

    Any opinions about which of the two main filters I should...
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    Cabin air filter choices

    I am getting ready to due 60K service myself and shopping for parts (plugs, filters, etc.). I have had good luck with eEuroparts.com with my other car (Saab 900SE Conv) - they specialize in Volvo,...
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    Hi Don, I'm a new member and had my '01 XC70...

    Hi Don,

    I'm a new member and had my '01 XC70 in for a complete transmission replacement, which failed a day or so after the Service light lit up. Fortunately, I bought the car from the dealer as...
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