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Gibbons...I am out west also. I have done 1 drain/fill at 30k and 1 gibbons-method trans flush at 59K - and have all software updates.
And I too have been recently experiencing 2-3rd gear shift...

Retail price:
$18 for a pair of Superwipe springs (incl. shipping) - or $110 (w/o shipping) for a pair of wiper arms (IPD OE)
IF the add-on springs work - it looks just as easy to install and...

So I am clear - the Superwipes are NOT a new wiper arm - but a set of springs - that install onto your existing wiper arm.
And you leave your existing arm springs as they are?
So they are NOT a...

bfife: It looks like $19 with shipping.. yes?
did you install the sure wipe springs on your Volvo or Ford?
If Volvo - did you order the the Sure Wipe G?
How did they do today with the snow in...

Yes Thames...Since the bg44 fuel system cleanse, my starting performance has been much improved - with no more long cranks before firing up.

Allen - I thought I read in a thread here somewhere...

Maybe a fuel system cleanse? I had very similar symptoms with hard starts in my 05. (even with a new fuel filter and plugs.)
I added a can of BG 44k a few tanks ago - and all my starts have been...

I believe there is a reset sequence for the locks/windows. I had an ignition lock out issue and found this reset procedure online. It did not fix my problem (which was new FOB battery). I make no...

Makes good sense Astro. I would also suspect with the higher price, the high-octane at the quickie-mart/discount gas stations sit around much longer.

I have heard an oil change is suggested 1...

Maybe this will help others with the same symptoms. To update -- No Check Engine Light; No Codes, wiring to coils seemed fine.
After reading more through this forum, I decided to try a bottle of...

Hello All -- 2005 XC70 63K miles. I do minor DIY - but have no garage, tools or skills for most stuff.

In the last month it takes a few ignition turns for the engine to turn over and fire up. ...

To clarify for 05 XC's readers - my 05 front low beam bulb is an H11 - as listed correctly in the owner's manual bulb list. Which installed without a retention clip - by inserting and turning. A...

$1.00 solution..(if that)

Another option is the Neo ProLink PODVOLHUV2 from Neoaudio. - I am not sure, but It looks to me to be the same as the USA SPEC PA11-VOL. - just branded differently. $200 for the kit (though they...

Got a second opinion and my local corner garage guy (who I trust) confirmed there was oil leaking on both struts - did not look like a lot.. but it was noticeable. I am not sure if they were just...

Pardon my ignorance..

Is the 05 xc 70 "Strut Assembly" (as described for a Sachs) considered the same as a "Strut Housing"?

My vip Totalcare warranty reads it WILL cover:

"MacPherson...

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Thanks - I will confirm they are leaking before paying for any replacement. They also may be covered under my vip extended warranty.

(please disregard any duplicate posts that may appear on this...

2005 xc70 57k miles.

I searched the forum and got some good info - but I need some clarification...

I just had new link rods and control arm bushings installed (which the dealer did...

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Please advise - thank you.

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I may be mistaken, but I am fairly certain I labeled the pics correctly with wrong way / right way. Can someone confirm this?

Yup.
someone did do something wrong.

Dealer reported they installed the new front C/A bushings the "wrong way".
So they had to remove/install the arms again after re-pressing the bushings in...

Just drove home on the new control arm bushings and sway links. Before the replacment I had a slight rattle in the front right when decelerating and going slow.

Now it seems I have a new...

I know it may be out of alignment even with no pulling, so I found it surprising they did not even recommend an alignment check - especially after all the work they did.

Luckily the sway links...

Dealer says it is now NOT their standard practice to do an alignment after the replacement of CA bushings and/or front swaybar end links.
And not to worry about it (unless the car had pulling...