With my previous XC70, I just got in the habit of checking the coolant level at every fill up when I check the oil. I have found minor leaks like a loose hose clamp that way.
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With my previous XC70, I just got in the habit of checking the coolant level at every fill up when I check the oil. I have found minor leaks like a loose hose clamp that way.
This is generic, but if you experience a misfire when starting, do a cold start and immediately shut the engine off. Pull each spark plug out and check for signs of coolant. It may be a head gasket,...
I am getting a similar noise, kind of a growling noise that gets louder with acceleration. If I put my foot on the brake while accelerating it diminishes. At low speed or not accelerating, the noise...
UPDATE-I learned that the chip is in the key blade part and not in the remote part. I was able to start it with the old key inserted and the starter switch removed and turned with a screwdriver. So I...
The key cylinder failed on my 06 XC70. The key would not turn at all. I sourced a replacement from Tasca which was cheaper than the dealership, it came with two new blades and a valet key, also a...
I bought some Seafoam before my first fluid exchange several years back but didn't have the stones to use it. The trans shifted much better but was not perfect, the second fluid exchange I installed...
UPDATE - I think I figured it out. The engine mounts all look good, they are not very old. It is the alternator pulley malfunctioning, so I will either need to replace the entire alternator or get a...
I tried one of those blue plastic ones, it remained in the car for the duration of the test drive, then in went a stock one! I figured that I'd hate it, so I ordered a stock one as well. Good call! ...
My 06, now at 175K miles, seems a bit harsh engine wise when first starting up in the morning, and when driving off from a start. I have eliminated the belt driven accessories as a cause, listening...
If you are getting the harsh downshift, consider putting a transmission oil cooler in. I did this on mine, and it has worked miracles. It may be kicking the can down the road but I sure am pleased. I...
This made me think back to the time I bought a new 99 Dodge Durango. They tried in vain to sell me the warranty, telling me that a transmission "could cost $3,500". I still said NO. Just out of...
I had that leak at the exhaust VVT pulley, too much in and out play. I agree about the Aisin brand water pump, mine had the Volvo name ground of of it and was approximately half the price. This is no...
I did my cam seals, it leaked worse before than it did after. It turned out that the exhaust VVT pulley was worn out with a ton of end play, allowing it to move forward past the seal. A new pulley...
I don't know about the HID lights, but my conventional lights have one fuse for each side, one of mine was out. Now I know!
I used the Behr fan motor, so far about 2.5-3 years with fine results. Mine started to make bearing noise, I did the resistor at the same time to avoid doing the job twice.
Thank you for the follow up!
I had an auto upholstery shop redo mine, it wasn't very expensive and looks great.
I think that I am now on top mount #3 in 40,000 miles. They just don't last very long. My first replacement was a Hutchinson, followed by a $20 cheapie on Rock Auto. They both lasted about the same...
I put a cooler in mine a year ago, it was one of the best things that I have done for my XC. It would occasionally downshift roughly when hot, with the cooler that problem has been eliminated. I'm...
My driver's door interior handle suddenly disengaged from the cable rendering it useless. I removed the door panel and found that the pivot pin had worked its way upward and this was causing the...
I used the Conti timing belt, and used OEM parts that were not Volvo branded, FCP Euro if I recall correctly. I also bought the Aisin water pump, which is OEM with the Volvo name ground off, at about...
Probably the next gen XC70. A Subaru is not an option, I'm just not a fan. I wish that there was some other Japanese wagon on the market that would do the job, but no bueno.
Many years ago, I had the engine in my 82 DL rebuilt. I put it back in and it ran poorly, very poorly. I beat my brains out trying to figure it out, eventually I took it to a mechanic who looked in...
I watched a whole bunch of YouTube videos on the subject and used a combined approach. I used Windex and 0000 steel wool to clean the dead acrylic off the lenses, then followed by clear acrylic...
I'm about to do a sway bar bushing replacement, I have the bushings now but haven't yet attempted the repair. I had a slight rattling sound and my sway bushings are quite loose, end links are about...