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  1. Yes, it was the little instructional video that...

    Yes, it was the little instructional video that was worth it. I'm not mechanically minded and this is the first repair I've done on the four Volvos I've owned. It is easy to do.
  2. WRT the fuel door hinge, if you live in the US an...

    WRT the fuel door hinge, if you live in the US an inexpensive replacement is available for $22 from 1A Auto here in Massachusetts. It's an identical replacement for the original Volvo part which is...
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    Do you really need even the WR tires where you...

    Do you really need even the WR tires where you live? Last three winters here in Boston I've been running Michelin MXV4s and that's all I've needed. Miniscule snow this winter and last, but 91...
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    You don't necessarily need the OEM size as many...

    You don't necessarily need the OEM size as many of us run on alternate sizes. I use 235/60-16 which are very slightly wider than the OEM tire but virtually the same OD. As an all-season tire for...
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    Keith this is the first I've heard of the Costco...

    Keith this is the first I've heard of the Costco tires being seconds. What I do know is that some warehouse clubs can get a well known tire rebranded if the volume permits it. I've been told that...
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    Bill I'm now in my third year of running Michelin...

    Bill I'm now in my third year of running Michelin Primacy MXV4 235/60R16 tires. My overall experience with them has been outstanding, they may be the best tires I've ever had. In particular, the...
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    Mine too! :) OP: If you have deep snow, get...

    Mine too! :)

    OP: If you have deep snow, get winter tires, preferably Nokian Hakkapeliitta. If you live in a regularly plowed urban area like me you don't need them; the AWD plus all-seasons do...
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    Yes, Michelin Primacy MXV4. Get the 235/60-16...

    Yes, Michelin Primacy MXV4. Get the 235/60-16 size as that tire has an OD of 27.1 inches, extremely close to the OEM Scorpion. They are wider but no rubbing on full lock at all. Great ride &...
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    I like the blue bumpers and use a product that's...

    I like the blue bumpers and use a product that's called Black Again. It retains the blue color and since our car is garaged and we don't use it to commute the bumpers look pretty much like new after...
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    My recall from those days was that Volvo took a...

    My recall from those days was that Volvo took a huge hit because of the issues with the '01. The story from the dealers in the Boston area (actually it was after we bought our own '02 that we heard...
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    I've always used the Top Tier stations...

    I've always used the Top Tier stations as most gasoline is sourced from the same refinery in a given region and the only difference is the detergent additives used (or not) by the various brands.
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    FWIW I have exactly the same experience with an...

    FWIW I have exactly the same experience with an 04/02 build date! [happy]
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    Same here, I'm in MA. However I persisted,...

    Same here, I'm in MA. However I persisted, signed a waiver and Costco fitted four Michelin MXV4 235/60-16 for me for approx $600. Have driven on them for 1.5 years and they're the best tires I've...
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    I've had the Michelin Primacy MXV4 (235/60R16...

    I've had the Michelin Primacy MXV4 (235/60R16 with an OD of 27.1) for about a year now and really like them. Rain, snow, quiet ride - they're great. $600 fitted from Costco last December. Highly...
  15. Thread: Wiper Blades

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    Still ticking along with the Rain-X Latitudes on...

    Still ticking along with the Rain-X Latitudes on the front and the crap Bosch on the back.Yes they'll work on the car but if you read above it looks like you need 24" and 21" for the later models.
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    Too big, very ugly, terrible gas mileage. What a...

    Too big, very ugly, terrible gas mileage. What a disaster! I'd love a diesel but Volvo shows no signs. I've never bought anything but Volvo but may have to change now.

    Maybe with the new...
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    I have an '02 and wife did the same and we...

    I have an '02 and wife did the same and we replaced just two and everything was OK. Sounds like you need to replace all four though. If you're within driving distance of a Costco they have...
  18. My Primacy MXV4s are 235/60-16. That's the...

    My Primacy MXV4s are 235/60-16. That's the closest you can get to the OEM OD of 27.0in. My tires have an OD of 27.1in.
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    Good info, thanks! I've been using Swanson Auto...

    Good info, thanks! I've been using Swanson Auto for 20+ years and live within walking distance so it's very likely I'll be taking the car to Fred.
  20. I have the OP's car. My wife hit a curb and blew...

    I have the OP's car. My wife hit a curb and blew the sidewall on one of the OEM Pirelli STs (crap tires) then she drove on it for two miles. :rolleyes: The dealer replaced two tires and we drove...
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    Need to check with the dealer on a couple things...

    Need to check with the dealer on a couple things but I'm probably going to the indy. It's Swanson Auto for those in the Boston/Brookline/Newton area. Fred Swanson is a great guy. :)
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    Yeah, I'm leaning that way myself and I've seen...

    Yeah, I'm leaning that way myself and I've seen cars later than mine at the indy. It is an excellent shop that's Volvo only. :)
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    Where in the NE do you live? I live in Boston...

    Where in the NE do you live? I live in Boston metro (plowed regularly in snow) and don't need winter tires, good A/S are fine. Installed Michelin Primacy MXV4 235/60-16 about two months ago and I'm...
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    Installed Michelin Primacy 235/60-16 about two...

    Installed Michelin Primacy 235/60-16 about two months ago. Consumer Reports #1 pick for A/S. Love them.
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    Interesting article in yesterday's Boston Globe...

    Interesting article in yesterday's Boston Globe on this issue:

    http://www.boston.com/cars/news/articles/2010/01/09/a_rift_over_repairs/
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