I've recently bought my (nearly) dreamcar, a Volvo S70 T5 with a stick! It's a 1998 and it's midnight blue instead of a 2000 Black, but finding any T5 with a...
The Volvo Club of America is the largest Volvo owners group outside Europe. VCOA members enjoy a subscription to Rolling magazine, the best Volvo enthusiast's...
Hi everyone, Here is an odometer story: Last weekend, I was driving down the freeway and I pushed the trip odometer reset button. (I know, it is stupid:-)) ...
Trying to get into the world of Volvo. :) I have an 83 Mercedes 300D with 278K miles on it. Byscane blue, palimino leather interior, alloy wheels, 5cyl turbo ...
Hello: My friend just called from the road to report that her 1988 240 seems to be experiencing electrical difficulties. The dashboard lights are dim and all...
I recently took my '89 740 GLE in for its annual safety and emissions test. The inspector advised that most cars (particularly Volvos) of this vintage fail the...
Hi, 340DL hatch 1986. On 'mine' someone had tried to force the lock open with a screwdriver and had damaged the chrome trim of the barrel (the round bit which ...
Henry, The biggest determinant of NOx production is the combustion temperature. The higher the temp, the more likely you are to oxidize nitrogen (N2), the...
Dear ALl, Iam the owner of 740GLE and live in Jakarta Indonesia. coutry Who is suffer of the tsunami. Sorry my english is quiet bad. My question is how to...
Dear ALl, I just want to know if there is among us who knows the sites of e- book of volvo manual, specially for 740 GLE distributed freely? I want to know the...
Hi--I know this sounds really stupid BUT...I am looking to replace the OE tires (Michelin MXV4). I've read consumer reports etc. but am looking for a little...
I was wondering if there was anything tricky when it comes to removing the drivers side front door panel. I want to install the door lock actuator for my...
I just got a blinking dashboard arrow on my 95 850T it was accompanied by very slow acceleration (maybe winter mode) and a blinking economy/sport shifting...
PNP switch on gearbox not aligned coreectly? ... From: socal_850t5 To: volvo_owners@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, January 08, 2005 5:46 AM Subject:...
The blinking light is just to remind you there is a fault code stored and needs to be read out , it could be one of dozens of problems , it needs to be read...
Just pull the tabs on the bottom, then jiggle and it will come loose. You'll have to disconnect any plugs, and depending upon your memory, you may want to...
REMOVE THE SPEAKER. There is a screw underneath i believe, and if not done, will tear the panel! You need to take out the door fabric panel from the handle /...
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Yikes what was the caused of that? Nick, who I trust and believe whole heartedly, informs me that it's an indicator informing me that the car needs service and...
You should find someone with a scanner to read the codes out and clear them once taken note. You could buy a code scanner, but they are sometimes $200.00, ...
I had that exact same problem couple of months ago. It was painful. I feel for you. Tranny pulls to third gear: the limp home mode. And the car accelerates...
Hi guys, I have been thinking about a wagon or an suv quiet a long time for a bigger cargo space and handling on ice/snow. What I mostly have in mind/can...
In a message dated 09/01/2005 06:26:31 GMT Standard Time, ersingercek@... writes: I am thinking that I will get a better gas mileage and utility with...
Hi: I looked at 99 v70XC's when I bought my v70. I liked the higher seating position (or so it seemed) and I liked the idea of AWD. Very little snow here in...
Nick, Adam, Thank you very much for the crucial information. Yeah, I don't think I would like that much trouble. I like that car for the cargo space, ground...
Ersin, I have a 1998 V70 XC, I live in upstate new york, and it handles much better than my husbands 2004 pathfinder. I get better gas mileage as well.not a...
In a message dated 10/01/2005 18:56:53 GMT Standard Time, ersingercek@... writes: I do like the V70. I have an 850. If V70 is at least as reliable as...