It was my wifes car, so she picked out a new Mazda 3. She also loves driving a manual so, her choice. I have a Toyota 4Runner, so 4 wheelin in the winter is still an option!

I just sold my 2002 xc that had 182000 kms on it. This cars only major repair was a left front wheel bearing, and a timing belt. All other services were of regular maintenance types, ie spark plugs,...

I agree with JRL, just buy it, and know your good to go!!!! I used a mightyvac and sucked it all out, and then filled it until it ran out, then plugged it. No breather or other leaks.

How cold does it get where you are? The lower the fist number, the thinner the oil is cold, with synthetic oils, sometimes leaks appear that normally wouldn't with dino oils of the weight. I run...

I just read your post again. It looks like maybe this is the first time you have ever experienced lower fuel mileage. Well, check things like air filter, spark plugs, PCV system, fuel filter, and...

I see you live in T.O. do you do a lot of city driving and or short trips? These cars are harder on fuel in the city. And, short drives that don't allow the car to heat up ( especially worse in...

The stealer was $200.00, (for new) and a used one was 35$ in Toronto. Toronto is an hour away on a good day, so I fugured 60$ was cheaper because it was closer!

I got one here, 20 minutes away for 60$ canadian! Thanks for the offer![happy]

I'll get you a pic ASAP.

Does it have headlight dial, dimmer dial, fuel door, front fog light, and rear fog light switches on it? If so, I'm interested. No problem shipping to Ontario?

I've got an 02 xc and I've just experienced something new. My radio lights are very, very dim. My instrument lights are also low. My headlight switch lights are also out. I removed the headlight...

I need to know if anyone has a pic of an 02 thermostat outside of its "kit" or housing. I might be able to locate one without buying the whole kit, but I can't seem to remember what it looks like...

We build approx. 120-150 machines a year. Is is a "cool" job, especially when I get to do a training week for operators. We send them all over the world, Russia has been a big customer in the past....

Hand build each Zamboni that leaves our Brantford, Ontario plant!

I need to replace my thermostat in my 02. I know they come in a "kit" form with a new housing and all for quite a bit more $ than just the thermostat. Does anyone know if you can find anywhere just...

It is far better to leave a car out in the cold then to go back and forth from a heated garage. It is especially hard on vehicles that see salt during the winter. We have shop vehicles that come...

I think we were all talking about the fact that it was posted in the wrong forum, but what do we know?

Aaaaaamen!!!!!

Thank you Aviator, and the rest. You answered my question and gave HELPFULL advice. I fully understand value and quality, I have my reasons for asking the questions I do. ALL of the male members of...

I used to think that this forum was a great resource untill I get a response like that. My front bushings ARE worn, I DO know what's wrong. Just looking for a little advice seeing Volvos aren't...

I was looking for control arm bushings and my local parts stores don't carry them. Rather than order them from the stealer (even at shop price!) I see that FCP has them relatively cheap. I want to be...

I have 160,000kms on my 02 xc, I don't know if the control arm bushings have ever been replaced. What is the correct way to check these bushings and what (or when) dictates when they should be...

5 of the "tins" that he has shown is = to 20 litres, so if that is what he is buying he would only need 4-5. (they are 4L tins) I used toyota fluid for mine, no problemo.

The oil is recycled responsibly, no worries there. I have always used conventional oil in the past. This is the first turbo I have owned, hence the first car I've used synthetic. I have to get over...

Yeah, I do have a turbo, so I think for a few extra bucks I might as well be sure I'm protecting it instead of wondering.