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Also, I believe I have disc brakes on all four wheels. Does anyone agree or disagree with having Midas change the brakes?
What type of disc brakes are recommended, asbestos, porcelein, etc.???
Thanks for any help!!
If you are hearing noise from the brakes when you hit the pedal, you could be chewing up the rotors. Not good as Volvo rotors cannot be turned.
I'm a believer in using OEM brake pads on Volvo's. Most of the aftermarket stuff seems to squeal incessantly.
The Prestone Premium coolant/antifreeze says it can be mixed with any brand, any color, on any model. Would this be ok?
Good Luck!
Thank you for your reply. How many nuts/screws to remove the plastic piece? Is the filter removable from the top or from under the car? I only have a jack to lift my car so hope this will be high enough to do the job. You have been most helpful.
The car WAS leaking and the seller lied to me that it wasnt.
I never bothered to look under the engine. It is a Volvo, right?
Anyway, the first morning I looked under and found a puddle of oil.
This darn thing is leaking everyday and lots.
I took it today to Volvo and got an estimate of almost $1800. to fix it.
They say both Turbos drains need seals, Oil trap seals/hoses and CPV need to be replaced.
What the heck!! Is this what a Volvo is?? This car has 150Kilometers on the eng.
I am totally disappointed and upset about this.
I just want to sell this car now.
I dont know what to do.
Volvo is NOT for life.
You probably had the work done at Volvo.
Anyway, my T6 is leaking puddles of oil.
They say the Turbos and Oil trap need seals and also cpv.
1800$ to fix it.
Frank
Glad to be of help.
I don't care WHO makes the car, you NEVER do that.
A Volvo is a mechanical device like any other. They need to be maintained.
Blaming Volvo because of your inattention isn't right.
You need to download software to the car to run that remote.
That can only be done by someone who has access to the VIDA network, namely the dealer.
History, i had the timing belt and water pump replaced @ 120K mile.
Any ideas as to what defective?
Thanks
Also, was told the sway bar links need replacing at $162 parts and $147 labor. How difficult are these to replace and how can you determine if they need replacing?
Car only has 39,000 miles and this seems early to have to replace these items. Have had other cars that went more than twice that mileage before brakes needed repair.
I haven't done an S80, but I've done an S70 and looked at my wife's XC90. There is nothing special here. Should be just the same as the american car you did.
Again, have only done endlinks on the S70, but there were a piece of cake. If you hear clunking going over small bumps in the road, they need replacing. Otherwise, you can get under, grab hold, and try to move them. They should be very stiff and move little.
What year is your S80? For $120, you can get these heavy duty endlinks from IPD. I suggest going that route to avoid having to replace them every 30k miles, as was the case on the S70s and V70s.
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Yeah, I had looked at the front pads recently and concluded there was probably at least 6,000 mi more wear which is one year for this car. In fact, I think they are thicker than 1/8". Any idea at what thickness the wear indicator starts making noise warning replacement needed? Good suggestion on the links. They should last longer and should be no problem for me to replace.
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Does the brake light in instrument panel come on only to signal low brake fluid level (according to the manual)?. Fluid level is half way between min and max but light has momentarily flashed on and then went off immediately a couple of times the last few days. Happened when turning right if that is significant.
If the DEALER says no rotors needed, then I'd certainly trust that over the indy garage.
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Just changed the front pads and it was easy except for reinstalling the retaining springs which was difficult.
Thanks for your help.
Thanks
The incoming calls sound fine, but the outgoing calls are heard by others as scratchy, tinny, wobbly. I had the same iPhone connected to my 07 BMW 525 and it sounded very good. Wondering how to improve the Volvo outgoing sound. Any thoughts?
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Dasa
Fast-forward to now - I own 2005 T5 S80. Turbo makes it peppier on pick up but my mpg is now 30 highway and 20 - 21 around town. So I guess that acceleration power comes right out of the gas tank.
Summary: Turbo = improved acceleration but significant loss in fuel economy.
when you have a sled you don't bother trying to be quick.
IF you drove the 2.5T the same way you did the 2.9 your mileage would be much closer.
You get basically the same highway mileage because you are driving at the same speeds. You must be driving more quickly and accelerating more quickly in town.
Good gas mileage begins with the driver!
Thanks
Walt
It is my fault, certainly.
The car looked flawless and I have myself to blame.
Now, the Check Engine red light is on.
Has anyone had any really significant problems with the V8?? I have only about 35K miles and mine runs like a top. Yes, the gas mileage is not great, but it's a V8. Responds like a rabbit and smooth. I just want to be prepared if anyone has had problems. Thanks for your responses. doctor dick.
Also, what pressures are you running in the tires?
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Good Luck!!
According to the Volvo rep (who I spoke with today), 2009 S80 outside mirrors have a deactivated motor (we did not address earlier years). In Europe they have the motors activated to retrack the mirrors. At the dealer (parts) you must request the $30 software and pay service (labor cost) for activation.