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    Balljoints?

    Balljoints?
  2. They tend to fail at 90-120K miles. That being...

    They tend to fail at 90-120K miles.

    That being said, I flush my brake fluid/coolant every 2 years, transmission every 30k miles, change the oil/filter every 7,500 and every 2 years it gets a clean...
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    People are pretty pleased with the Nokian WRG2, I...

    People are pretty pleased with the Nokian WRG2, I put Goodyear Assurance ComfoTred on our 2004 but it's our 3rd car.

    I would use the Pirelli as the full-size spare and buy 4 Goodyear tires.
    You...
  4. On one side only or only in one direction? ...

    On one side only or only in one direction?

    Steering pump or belt is possible, but I would think the more likely culprit is the brake dust shield.

    Thin aluminuin shield that is easily deformed...
  5. Thread: V 70 Low Beam

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    Driver's side you need to pull the intake filter...

    Driver's side you need to pull the intake filter to create space. Takes less than 3 minutes

    Your only other alternative is to remove the bumper and the pull the light housing (not difficult, takes...
  6. Thread: Blue Smoke

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    Sir, What makes you think turbo shaft seals?...

    Sir,

    What makes you think turbo shaft seals? Do you get blue smoke on start-up only, or all the time?
    Uner load/acceleration?

    Andres
  7. Thread: Brakes

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    Interesting discussion, as I now have 18K on my...

    Interesting discussion, as I now have 18K on my '13 and have had Volvo's Safe & Secure program replace my front and my rear rotors about 9 months and 5K miles apart.

    One used to say that rotors...
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    Sir, I used PIAA for about a year. I found...

    Sir,

    I used PIAA for about a year. I found they were just over-driven bulbs with bulb tinting.
    I also found I was replacing $50+ bulbs every 6 months, one I chalked up to a fluke, the second I...
  9. 55W HID lights in halogen housings blind oncoming...

    55W HID lights in halogen housings blind oncoming drivers.

    You can adjust them down all you want, but you are blinding the driver you follow, or that you are meeting in oncoming traffic.

    I...
  10. Have a 2004 (nanny's car now) and I bought a 2013...

    Have a 2004 (nanny's car now) and I bought a 2013 XC70 2 years ago now.

    Only problems were a required software update to the TPMS, and I seem to eat brake rotors.
    Rears were replaced under Safe &...
  11. So, there might be an easier solution. The...

    So, there might be an easier solution.

    The Mag-Lite shown is the re-chargeable type, and the flashlight mount includes that mount and the band around the light is the charging contact.

    You...
  12. Thread: tpms problems

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    35-36 is fine but you have to drive 25 miles...

    35-36 is fine but you have to drive 25 miles after adding pressure to reset this TPM system.

    A. Cools
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    Welcome to the forum, always good to add another...

    Welcome to the forum, always good to add another Garden Stater.
  15. Thread: Diesel

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    My conversations with VCNA indicate that is a...

    My conversations with VCNA indicate that is a negative.

    They believe the new 2.0 litre engines with/without turbo and supercharging raise the mileage to the same levels achieved by diesel.
    Adding...
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    Does the 'water' smell slightly sweet? Slightly...

    Does the 'water' smell slightly sweet? Slightly sticky or greenish?
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    You can vacuum the fluid with a MityVac, as there...

    You can vacuum the fluid with a MityVac, as there is no drain plug.
    Pump in the replacement, until it weeps out and remove about 100 ml and be sure to use OEM fluids.

    How many miles on your XC90?...
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    http://ww2.justanswer.com/uploads/enesd/2011-01-01...

    http://ww2.justanswer.com/uploads/enesd/2011-01-01_185206_xc90_v8_transmission_fluid_change.pdf

    VIDA instructions, listed for the Volvo 4.4l V*, but the transmission is the same.
  19. OK, let's check Hoonk's idea. Is the damage in...

    OK, let's check Hoonk's idea.

    Is the damage in the right front fender?
    Have you checked the fuses? If the steering is electric maybe it popped a fuse.

    The warning is coming from your digital...
  20. Gents, The US market XC70 with AWD have the...

    Gents,

    The US market XC70 with AWD have the 3.0 T6 engine, not the new super/turbo 4 cylinder engines.
    Too my knowledge they do not have electric steering.

    What does the light look like? Is is...
  21. You have a new XC70 and you got in a fender...

    You have a new XC70 and you got in a fender bender? Now you have a power steering light? Not aware of a steering light, you likely activated an ABS or Brake System trouble light.
    You should not...
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    Get a Phillips Osram replacement, take out the...

    Get a Phillips Osram replacement, take out the old one and put the new one in.

    It is basically that simple.

    If you need more clearance (space is tight between the light and the engine) you can...
  23. The overwhelming majority of members are from the...

    The overwhelming majority of members are from the US on this forum, and we don't have the Volvo D5 engine in the Americas.

    You might try your local Volvo group, VCOA.be, Swedespeed or a...
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    Rich, I have purchased cars sight unseen. ...

    Rich,

    I have purchased cars sight unseen.

    Nominally I only complete the transaction after I have performed my own inspection and test drive, reviewed the service records.
    I consider myself...
  25. So, you have a few options: Indeed the 1.25"...

    So, you have a few options:

    Indeed the 1.25" adapter to 2" - once mounted your wife would not have to mess with it, unless she is installing and removing the rack.

    You exclude roof racks, and...
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