As Bill Clinton said,
"It depends upon what the meaning of the word is, is."

What year and model Volvo with which particular engine, compared with what make, model, year, and particular engine...

I don't know where to start.

This has been a really great car.
I had to downsize because of divorce (life happens) and because all the rest of my stuff, just prior to the divorce, went down in a...

Hit 413K going to my folks place today. :)

I'm beginning to think this might be turn out to be a good car.

I need to pick up a 1981 or older 240, in case I change residency.
(*!@* vehicle...

The one thing that many on here that many may disprove...

I did go with a bearing made in the orient instead of either of the fine German made ones...
Figured I'd see how long it lasts...
This...

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I replaced the first bad rear wheel bearing on my my car today.
It came off easily after the rental of a slide hammer!

Not only that...but little rust on anything!
Keeping the...

When a company pays mileage and you have to travel for the job...it's easy. [thumbup]

I did a bit of searching, and there is a chap with a 2003 V70 in England with around 513K...
Another fellow...

No, I have not to this point.
I do pull a small trailer (5x8 enclosed) in the mountains regularly- mostly interstate mileage, and I know I "need one."

But I do change the fluid every time I do a...

Just to show y'all that I made it...

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I never knew that I would make it this far...but I'm still "tootling" right along. [thumbup]

Just a couple of facts about major things replaced so...

I put a Nissens that was on sale from FCP on mine over 100K ago, and it's still working fine.

The only problem I really had with the radiator itself was that the slots on the top of it for the...

Great tip to know!

Thanks y'all!

This thread is all about point of view.

I've been used to Land Rovers and 1970's/1980's Ford LTD's...

My 2005 XC has been the best and the most reliable car I've ever owned.
Let me also...

You've always been an inspiration!
Sorry to have to see the change, but that's why they make cars, eh? ;)

Once you've done it several times, you'll have it down so well that you can do it in your sleep!

However, the banjo bolt does make me use choice words every time. ;)

Do as instructed above. I cannot add more.

I will give you this one tidbit- this car has an interference engine, which, in laymans terms means the timing belt not only makes the engine run...

Amen to that.

Here's my opinion on PCV clogging...and it's just that, an opinion.

It clogs because oil isn't changed often enough, and driving habits.

I don't think long miles of interstate driving that...

I don't believe in jinx's, but I don't want to "import" anything, if you know what I mean.

Since I am attempting to keep the car long term (another 5+ years at least), I might as well go with...

My lil' XC is seeming a bit tired in the cabin...

I know I've got a speaker going out...lilkely all of them. :(

I'm planning on doing some exhaustive cabin rehab at 400K. In planning stages...

Change both every 50-70K...religiously! (if you can yourself)
It may be excessive, but cheaper than new diffs/angle gears! [thumbup]

If you are going to tow a trailer a good bit, or tow one close to the max rating for the XC, I would suggest going with the OEM hitch assembly.
Everything else I looked at for this car (hidden...

I'd like to make a call to the "Local shell tech helpdesk" to find out more on it's specs compared to 3309/T-IV

Here is a tech sheet link on the stuff:
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Amen. [thumbup]
Throwing lots of parts at a problem will bankrupt you, and not help the car...I know.

It is possible that even a cheap code reader or the "free read" at neighborhood auto parts...

One other thing, on my 2005, it is held in place by two five point Torx security screws.
Go ahead and order a cheap 5-point set of security Torx off the net. It will come in handy other places on...

I've been fortunate enough to have mileage in the 23.5 or more range, except when pulling a trailer.

I believe most of it's been because this car was made on a Monday. :rolleyes:

All joking...

I've got just a bit over 17K to go...5912

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