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  1. Anyone find one? How did it turn out? I'm...

    Anyone find one? How did it turn out? I'm considering the same.
  2. Thread: Tires

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    I am running 235/50R-18 PIRELLI CINTURATO P7 ALL...

    I am running 235/50R-18 PIRELLI CINTURATO P7 ALL SEASON PLUS tires on the same exact car as yours. I have had them on the car for a year. To me, they deliver a smooth relatively quiet ride and...
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    Valvoline Transmission Fluid Service

    A Volvo dealer in my area offers a Valvoline-branded transmission fluid change service. My understanding is that this involves the use of a dedicated bit of equipment furnished by Valvoline and the...
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    Exhaust manifold is correct! Gorj wins the...

    Exhaust manifold is correct! Gorj wins the prize. Bad news is dealer will need to keep the car for a few days. Some engine disassembly will be required - I'm guessing exhaust manifold would have...
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    Where Do These Parts Go?

    Anyone know where these are from? Anti-roll bar, maybe? I found these parts on the garage floor today after my daughter left with our 2012 XC70. Any clues what these are?

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    Update: 45K service was performed - which...

    Update: 45K service was performed - which included scanning for any fault codes and updating software as needed. I asked about wear items needing replacement and was given an inspection report...
  7. I purchased a 2012 XC70 T6 (CPO) two years ago. ...

    I purchased a 2012 XC70 T6 (CPO) two years ago. The battery failed after a little over 2 years of use - we had the car for just a few months at that time. My hydrometer showed a bad cell. The same...
  8. UPDATE: The car now has just over 49,000 miles on...

    UPDATE: The car now has just over 49,000 miles on the odometer. As the end of the original mfr. warranty is near, I decided to revisit the issue by bringing the car to another area dealer for...
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    Thanks, gents. for weighing in. Good points -...

    Thanks, gents. for weighing in. Good points - all! I've had a consistently good service experience with one dealer in my area so I have every reason to trust them.

    In advance of the car's 45K...
  10. Our family owned a 2002 V70XC disaster...

    Our family owned a 2002 V70XC disaster (transmission failure just after the warranty expired - and that was just the beginning), We replaced it with a 2012 XC70 T6 (CPO). My gut says 2012 and...
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    Safe & Secure - the end is near!

    I was fortunate to pick up a CPO 2012 XC70 T6 a couple years back. The car came with Volvo's 'Safe & Secure' coverage which covers wear items for up to 5 years/50K miles. The car currently has...
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    Hi brentcd. Just noticed your post - I haven't...

    Hi brentcd. Just noticed your post - I haven't been on the forum in some time. I've experienced a similar issue driving my wife's XC70 T6. It doesn't bother her nearly as much as it bothers me. ...
  13. Service advisor says it's "normal" for the car...

    Service advisor says it's "normal" for the car [mad2]



    Yes, at least that's how it feels to me: as if the transmission starts out in 2nd gear, then shifts to 1st. That's what I thought was...
  14. Interesting. So this could be a brake system...

    Interesting. So this could be a brake system issue rather than a transmission issue. I'm in the dark as to how "pre-charging" the brakes is supposed to work.
  15. Lurch While Gently Accelerating After 'Near' Stop

    While the transmission in our recently acquired 2012 XC70 T6 (with ~29,000 miles) shifts smoothly when accelerating from a dead stop, I experience a mild jolt forward when accelerating after a “near”...
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    Technical Service Bulletins

    Do any forum members have access to Technical Service Bulletins? I've got a newly acquired 2012 XC70 T6 with an erratic fuel gauge in for warranty service. It's been at the dealer for 2+ weeks...
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    Original Volvo batteries have been great choices...

    Original Volvo batteries have been great choices for me. I live close to dealers to no problem picking one up from the parts counter. Look for parts specials (discount coupons) on the dealer's web...
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    So true - I love this! Rich

    So true - I love this!

    Rich
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    Floor Mat Retaining Rings

    Anyone know if the 2-piece plastic "grommets" used on OEM floor mats are sold anywhere? The mats in my wife's 2002 XC70 are missing a couple of these. They've fallen off over time and the car wash...
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    I just put a deposit down on a 2012 XC70 T6 with...

    I just put a deposit down on a 2012 XC70 T6 with 23,700 miles. It's CPO with Safe & Secure ... which leaves me feeling .... safe & secure [thumbup].

    Rich
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    Guys, thanks for the tips. It's helpful hearing...

    Guys, thanks for the tips. It's helpful hearing from folks who've done this before.

    The car is Certified, from a Volvo dealer, MY 2012. I've requested a copy of the completed Certification...
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    Out-of-Town Purchase Tips

    I'm thinking of pulling the trigger on a late model Certified XC70 (still covered by the factory warranty) located a good day's drive away.

    I'll likely purchase the car "sight unseen", fly out...
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    "Corporate" Owner

    I'm considering a CPO 2012 XC70 listed for sale at an out-of-state dealer. Carfax lists the prior registration as 'corporate'. I suppose the car could have been driven by a single individual but,...
  24. Thread: Leaking Coolant

    by RichS
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    Just replaced a heater core on my 2002. Drops of...

    Just replaced a heater core on my 2002. Drops of coolant were showing up on the garage floor. My mechanic said that in this instance coolant may exit from same spot as A/C condensation & drip onto...
  25. Ugh! Accidentally Poured Brake Fluid into Power Steering Reservoir

    ... probably no more than 2-3 ounces ... Car was driven. What action should be taken?
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