I use a digital thermometer with a long sensor placed into the dipstick tube.
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I use a digital thermometer with a long sensor placed into the dipstick tube.
I had my 2007 S80 TF80SC transmission "serviced" at the local Volvo dealership. It shifted fine before the service. They used 8 liters of high priced Volvo fluid. I had occasional shifting bangs...
If it meets the specification 3309, then it is the correct fluid. I sourced Mobil 3309 from Amazon. Case of 12 quarts is about $75.
not related. air leak in intake air tubing system?
Has the large plug on the top ot the transmission been removed? I have read this plug secures the third gear band. If the plug is removed, the band end is lost with the resulting loss of third...
Our 2004 XC70 had an intermittent CEM (central electronics module) which created many concurrent faults. I sent it to XeMODeX in Canada for rebuilding. I'm sure someone closer can check/rebuild...
Sorry to say Dave, the epoxy filled circular shape will not be a permanent fix. The white plastic is the top of the fuel pump assembly. Replace the fuel pump. You will need two o-rings. One for...
The smell was strong with the windows closed. We parked in the sun with the windows opened about an inch for some ventilation, but wanted the interior to be heated. A couple times a day we opened...
We had the leaking fuel pump top replaced by Volvo dealer. The change required the cover on the left side (facing foreword) fuel tank be removed and replaced. Both are sealed with an O-ring. The...
How does the grate look under the oil fill cap? Covered with black crud or nice and shiny? Use only full synthetic oil 5w-30 or 0w-40. I use Quaker State Ultimate durability, Pennzoil Platinum or...
Our 2004 XC70 had the leak from the plastic top fuel pump assembly. Replaced at local Volvo dealer. We were not as fortunate as some others as Volvo contributed the pump, but we paid ~ $250 for...
When the transmission was "flushed", was the correct fluid used? Should have been specification 3309. Start by checking the transmission dip stick for the correct level. Check with transmission...
Look at the parking brake shoes. They are known to delaminate potentially locking the wheel and causing damage. Replace spring retaining hardware.
Change Haldex and rear differential fluids. Mine...
I have used Meguires all purpose cleaner with success diluted 1:20 or 1:10. On seats or carpets, use a bristle brush. Soft on seat leather.
Software update is Volvo dealer only as the car computer is connected to Volvo across the ocean. Update should be $100-$200 max.
Suggest doing a drain and fill on the transmission fluid. If the...
If local garage is not Volvo computer system knowledgeable, they may be giving you a go away cost of repair. Suggest going to a Volvo dealer and have the failure codes properly read with Volvo...
Suggest sticking the end of a piece of tubing to your ear. Try about 1/2" diameter. Start the engine and move the other tubing end around trying pulleys, alternator, power steering pump, etc...
If you are having CEM issues, I suggest sending to XeMODeX. They rebuilt the CEM in our 2004 XC70 after causing limp mode and other issues. Three years and ~ 30,000 miles, no issues. I'm well...
suggest looking at the front suspension rubber bushings and steering components. Known wear/failure points. At 215k (miles or kilometers) most everything likely needs replacement.
My level plug head stripped. I had to use a pipe wrench on the drain plug. An 18" pipe wrench and it just barely came loose. I had ordered a replacement from Volvo. Replaced crush washer and...
Sounds like intermittent CEM failure. We had the problem on our 2004 XC70. I removed the CEM and sent to XeMODeX. They transfer the vehicle information to a refurbished CEM. Easy plug and play. ...
I did drain and fill to my 2007 S80. same transmission. Easy. Look at:
http://ww2.justanswer.com/uploads/enesd/2011-01-01_185206_xc90_v8_transmission_fluid_change.pdf...
Check the transmission fluid level. The yellow dipstick has graduations for different temperatures. Check when the fluid is hot, after driving 20 km. There is a chart on the internet showing dip...
Thanks for the tip. I've got a box full of the pads. A few are going in and around the well for the spare tire.
We have a 2004 XC70 with about 110,000 miles. I monitored the crankcase pressure using a rubber tube inserted in the dip stick tube and sealed with tape. This tube is connected to a low pressure...