I have experience and know well P3's, and have owned three XC70 P3 - as well as a P2 (xc90) with the 3.2L engine. In my opinion - you should take seriously the Piston-Ring issue and make sure to not buy a model with this issue. I would also seriously consider the models with 3.0 Turbo engine. This e...

Hi, the transmissions on the P3's are reliable. They will will perform better if the Transmission Fluid is changed regularly. The all wheel drive (Haldex) get's better over time - i.e.Newer Haldex is better. I personally in general - prefer the P3's over the P2's. Also in my opinion, the interior an...

Common problem for volvo models over a certain number of years. That is the first thing I do with every Volvo I buy:

"I can't be 100% confident the issue was with those two Volvo bushings. But considering how much I struggled with them, yet had no problem with any of the other Volvo/MCT bushings I tried that all pressed in with ease on the first try, I still have much suspicion there was some manufacturing i...

This video explains the issues you are dealing with very well: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o690DovjDAc My advice: DO NOT use "Multi-Vehicle ATF" - Instead use the fluid that is SPECIFIC to the transmission. All my Volvos have an AISIN Transmission - and I use AISIN ATF specific to thei...

"It's in the earlier thread of this post. From your description it looks like the older design." Oh I see BKM - I did not realize these pics were of your 2012 XC90... Yes that is the older design that I have modified on 4 Volvos (2007 - 2008 - 2008 - 2009). My 2011 XC70 drain tube looks co...

This is an old topic that seem afflicted with misinformation - in part due to the evolution of knowledge and technology of retrofitting LED bulbs in reflector housing that were designed for halogen bulbs. The fact is - regarding such conversions - what was true a few years ago is incorrect today. Pl...

The TF-80SC is an Aisin Transmission model number - Aisin is the name of a transmission manufacturer - Like Volvo is the name of an Auto manufacturer. I think what you are trying to find out is the model number of the transmission in your 2007 XC70. I am assuming it has an Automatic Transm. From a q...

You can try a drain and fill. https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums/search.php?keywords=drain+and+fill+transmission&terms=all&author=&fid%5B%5D=9&sc=1&sf=all&sr=posts&sk=t&sd=d&st=0&ch=300&t=0&submit=Search Or a flush... at this point you don't hav...

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