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    No, Mobil 1 ATF may not be used in the...

    No, Mobil 1 ATF may not be used in the Asian-Warner transmissions in later model Volvos. The fluid must meet the JWS-3309 specification. Mobil 3309 is such a fluid and it can be purchased through...
  2. Thread: emissions code

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    What is the code number?

    What is the code number?
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    Be cautious on using sandpaper or steel wool as...

    Be cautious on using sandpaper or steel wool as some of the connection surfaces may be plastic coated with conductive material that can be easily worn off.


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  4. Thread: Tranny Leak Pic

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    I used a 13mm socket to remove the fill plug. I...

    I used a 13mm socket to remove the fill plug. I siphoned the old fluid out using a Mityvac tool. The most awkward aspect was making sure the plastic tubing from the Mityvac is worked down inside...
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    I replaced the bevel gear fluid in my '03 XC70...

    I replaced the bevel gear fluid in my '03 XC70 last week. I bought the fluid from a Volvo dealer. It cost a little under $20.00 for a single plastic liter container (which is all that is necessary,...
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    FWIW: The version posted in our resources section...

    FWIW: The version posted in our resources section does not include the information on drilling and tapping.
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    Our son dropped his Volvo in Munich last September.  He said the process took about 20 minutes, very easy.  He was taking the train so couldn't comment on the airport.  I bet the OSD...
  8. Thread: Just returned !

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    We got a white XC70 with taupe interior.  We added on nothing and were not interested in the leather or sunroof.  At the factory we got the 5 rubber mats (great deal for about $100 for...
  9. Thread: Just returned !

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    We left on May 16th, got over jet lag and picked up our car on May 19th.  We arranged to have lunch and the tour on our turn in date of May 28th as we wanted to catch a ferry to Norway.  We...
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    We leave the US on Friday May 16th and will spend the weekend in Gothenburg and pick up our XC70 on Monday the 19th.  Anyone else picking up then?  We plan to hit Norway and Sweden and...
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    I found what I think is a GREAT deal on a Stockholm hotel.  The Quality Hotel Prince Phillip.  Its outside of Stockholm about 8 miles but is at a metro stop.  It has a special for...
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    Can anyone suggest a dealer/shop for Volvo work in the Tacoma/Olympia Washington area (Fort Lewis)?  Our son reports there in June with his Volvo he brought back from Europe.
  13. Thread: What to pack?

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    Should I take a dress/skirt or do women wear pants?  Do Sweds and Noregiens wear jeans?  Tennis shoes?  Do most hotels have blow dryers?  Did anyone use a suana?  If so what...
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    Can anyone tell me how the "free" WorldCell phone worked?  How expensive the calls were?  Did you have cell service every where you went.  Were there hidden expenses?  We leave...
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    We go in May to get our car so I have not been to this hotel but we booked becaused the price is very good.  Tidbloms Hotell & Restaurang.  SEK 899 per person for a weekend package of two...
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