Just came across this while bummin' around on the 'net:
https://www.minimania.com/Motor_Oils_-_ ... understood
Probably the easiest to read and most comprehensive article on this topic I have seen. Sorry if it has been posted somewhere else!

Alas, we have to carry the burden of not knowing the outcomes of these real life dramas along with those parenting moments of ‘ what was she thinking’ as we help stuff the parts into the 55 gallon drum of waste oil Nay, I say. The burden is not yours to carry. I ended up selling the car, and regret...

Turned over 214,000 miles yesterday on my 2006 V70 2.5t !

You can also jiggle the key to see if the engine cuts out

..and try this in a safe place, like circling the Arc d'Trump....did I spell that right?

It’s a cool physics exercise You need to know the mass of the car and have. A stop,watch To find how many HP are needed to cruise a trip 65 mph... Speed up to 70mph,Start the start watch as you go into neutral or declutch and coast. Stop the watch when you have reached 60 mph. Power is the energy cr...

Like 460 some after I return the core on RF under my employer’s account.

I think that’s just list, but given the convenience I’m not complaining as long as it works at this point.

abscate wrote: ↑12 Jun 2018, 08:19 The two tone colour is useful for telling which is way up if you roll the car, too.

Volvo, always keeping safety in mind!

Ok all....as I am pretty new to the forum. I still would like to throw this out here. I don't know what you all know or don't know. What country you may hail from or anything. However here in the United States there is a website that you may be interested in. car-part.com it is an integrated site fo...

Although I really find the newest designs attractive, am I the only one who prefers a Volvo built in Sweden? South Carolina for this car, China for S90. How about Gothenburg? June They've been doing it for a long time and it's worked so far. My V70 is made in Belgium. Only one of the three Swedish ...

Thanks June! I think I’ll stick to the dealer then. You’re right about the warranties on parts etc. I guess now that I’m done with payments I’ll just set that money aside for work needed. I feel better after hearing everyone’s advice.