Professional photographer...also a woman...sort of unusual given the mix on here.

Okay, I know a little about cars, but not enough to work on it myself. I want to know what to expect when I take it in, so I don't get ripped off, like so many women do. I have a 01' xc. Here's what...

I am one of those who actually loves the sound of my stock volvo speakers...I've looked around in the car and down by the spare tire, I don't see a subwoofer but my system sounds so good! I've...

Update: it was the turbo that failed. It basically starts sucking oil in and burning it and throwing it into the catalytic converter and making HUGE clouds of smoke...really quite incredible to see....

Well a little more info I've found out...my regular mechanic said the engine did not overheat, and there definitely is no oil in the coolant/vice versa. So that is a releif. Perhaps the smoke would...

Ok I know this is a bad sign. I was on a trip, when I noticed HUGE amounts of white smoke suddenly starting to come out of the tailpipe. Before, no oil had ever been burnt that I could see. Strange...

Well, unfortunately, many shops are unaware that the same stuff comes under different labels.
I was thinking I would have more shop cooperation if I brought in a "mobil 3309" product and the "spec...

I am very interested to see the article that is on that website, but I went there and I can't find it. I don't even see a search option!
Do you have a direct link to it?
Thanks!

BTW--it is...

after talking to the shop, they admitted they really don't work on volvos all that often, much less the transmissions. They suggested going elsewhere, somewhat admitting perhaps they did not have the...

I think this subject may have already come up, but I just wanted to post my findings with you all. After finding that my stealership charges $460 for a ATF flush, I asked why. The volvo 116-1540-8...

I was naughty. I had the tinters tint my front windows just a tad darker than the illegal limit here in AZ. They are pretty dark, but I don't know if a cop will pull me over just for that. If I were...

I too was looking for the 3rd seat when I bought my xc. Turns out they cost a small fortune installed from the dealer. Used, I've seen them for about 800 bucks on ebay. However, the dealer said it is...

I also feel this sensation when I pull into a parking space. Like I start turning, and it gets stiffer, and harder to turn, then suddenly it gets easier like the wheels just start turning themselves...

Thanks, I will definitely give it my best shot. So how many quarts actually stay in the transmission?

so you're saying you think if I brought in my own fluid they would do it? I bet that is a long shot. I am thinking I might be better off having some 3rd party place do it than myself! I don't know...

Powell Volvo here in phoenix told me today that my 01 xc needs 14 quarts of synthetic oil, ($20 a quart) plus labor, for a total of $460!!
Is it just me or is this insane??

I thought I read on...

bwik...
I get the feeling you are volvo hater...
It's interesting that you put the effort into putting such negative comments on a forum for people when you don't even own the car. Man, you must...

Nope, just a new head unit. It sounds great, the sound system in this car is very good, stock. I am sure some audiophiles could see improvement...but to my ears, I can't ask for much more. The bass...

Well the last post had me worried, but I went ahead and had him do it anyway. He was excellent, had it done in 45 minutes, and the car and all it's computer functions work perfectly. I installed a...

I don't think it's a bad price considering XC's are not that common in many places, AND most of us CANT get wholesale pricing...period.

I've tried doing some searches to answer my questions, but haven't found my answer. I am having the stock hu-613 taken out of my 01xc70, and am having an aftermarket deck put in (pioneer.).

I...

Is there any way for me to know if the idle/neutral feature has been corrected without going to the dealer?
I suppose I might as well just take it in and get the tranny flushed, and then I'll find...

Ok, I've lurked for a bit and know that the transmission on these things needs to be flushed and filled despite what the owners manual says. Also, I have been reading about "software updates" for the...