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    Sold for $10,500.

    Sold for $10,500.
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    Bump and price reduced to $11,250.

    Bump and price reduced to $11,250.
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    2010 XC70 T6 for sale

    2010 XC70 T6. Electric Silver, black leather, 35% tint over factory tinted windows. Original owner, we purchased this in Tokyo through Expat Sales 2-10 before moving back to the US. Took delivery...
  4. 2018 update: I used the same method as...

    2018 update:

    I used the same method as previously with no issues. I did have to replace the level / drain plugs as I could not get the level plug out (stripped the torx head). The fluid after...
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    Fixt.

    http://www.volvoxc.com/forums/showthread.php?29721-Front-right-noise-solution
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    Front right noise - solution

    2010, 90k miles, eight hot summers in Houston.

    I had a grinding / fluttering / hissing sound coming from the right front of the engine. I thought it may be the turbo (has a small oil leak), an...
  7. So after more online research and finding a...

    So after more online research and finding a thread here about engine mounts, I'm focusing on the lower right engine mount. Is there any value in replacing all mounts at the same time? 90k miles and...
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    I have Wet Okole in our Wrangler. They are top...

    I have Wet Okole in our Wrangler. They are top quality, well made, fit precisely, and have a wide range of color combinations. Of course, they're waterproof (but they do stain - our light tan...
  9. 2010 T6 fluttering noise from right front of engine

    90k miles, all service done by me from new.

    Intermittent growl / fluttering noise coming from the right front. Occurs sometimes at idle in the garage but not consistently. I can create the noise...
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    You can have complete peace of mind by using the...

    You can have complete peace of mind by using the Volvo-branded fluid ($$$). Or, you can use the (arguably) same fluid from Toyota (Type IV) or just buy it from the manufacturer as Mobil 3309 (not...
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    If this service is through the Volvo dealer, it...

    If this service is through the Volvo dealer, it should be fine and warrantied. I would ensure that you have a Volvo work order just like any other service for documentation and warranty. Check...
  12. On our 2010 with 70k miles, I've replaced the...

    On our 2010 with 70k miles, I've replaced the fuel cap twice for Evap codes, had the AC compressor replaced under warranty (runs year round in Houston), had one LCA bushing replaced, and had the "oil...
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    I don't see how this would be a head gasket -...

    I don't see how this would be a head gasket - they don't "wear out", they either leak or don't. Is this an independent, Volvo specialist? Dealer? I would not take a Volvo to a general mechanic -...
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    P0172 code, Oil Trap aka crankcase breather

    2010 XC70 T6, 70k miles. Mostly local driving, short trips.

    First threw a code for an evap leak so I changed the gas cap and unhooked the battery to clear the code and CEL. That worked for that...
  15. Same transmission. I did tons of internet...

    Same transmission. I did tons of internet research before deciding on 3309. You will not find any cross reference for the Volvo number. What settled me on the 3309 is that Toyota uses the Aisin...
  16. Thread: Brakes

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    If you have an alarm system at your house,...

    If you have an alarm system at your house, disconnect the 12v back up battery and use two lengths of small gauge wire to retract the EPB - you may have to try both directions with the wires to figure...
  17. No scanner here or ECU reset done. I may...

    No scanner here or ECU reset done. I may disconnect the battery overnight to try to get the ECU and TCM to reset just to relearn any new driving characteristics, but I'm not at all worried about...
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    I just flushed my tranny today. There's a new...

    I just flushed my tranny today. There's a new thread with links to the references. Since it was so easy, I would recommend every 30k miles for the transmission flush with Mobil 3309 or Toyota Type...
  19. DIY Transmission Flush - the Gibbons method works on 2008+ XCs

    Tl;dr: the Gibbons method for transmission flushing works for our 2008+ XC70s.

    I finally flushed the transmission fluid on our 2010 XC70 with 65k miles. The old fluid was in good shape, still...
  20. Thread: Brakes

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    Hope this is not too late. Order Zimmermann...

    Hope this is not too late.

    Order Zimmermann rotors and Akebono ceramic pads from Amazon. No noise, great bite, and no dust. I've replaced all four corners on ours, super easy to improve the...
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    I added satellite radio after we bought the car. ...

    I added satellite radio after we bought the car. I ordered the module from a Dallas dealer (cheapest I could find online) but then had to get our local dealer to initialize it. A few hundred $ all...
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    I had to replace the battery in our 2010 after...

    I had to replace the battery in our 2010 after about 2.5 years. Similar symptoms - occasional weak start, dash lights flashing. Although still under warranty, a trip to Advance Auto was much easier...
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    Do you have a process that you followed to get...

    Do you have a process that you followed to get all the fluid out? Not the drain and refill method of 3 liters at a time, but one that pumps the old fluid out and sucks new in (or new is refilled...
  24. Thread: Brakes

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    I had pad build up on the fronts at about 40k...

    I had pad build up on the fronts at about 40k miles, repalced front rotors and pads at about 45k. I bought Zimmermann 316mm coated rotors from Amazon, currently about $75 each. They are distributed...
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    Battery is shot. Our 2010 is on it's third...

    Battery is shot.

    Our 2010 is on it's third battery. OEM lasted 2.5 years, replacement lasted about 1.5 years, warranty on the replacement has been working fine for ~6 months. I chalked it up to...
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