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by michael1952
20 Jan 2019, 09:06
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: newbie ti volvo and the forum
Replies: 5
Views: 1237

Re: newbie ti volvo and the forum


Likely fluid leaked below the acceptable level and 90 yo lady just pushed the petal harder until kaput went the transmission. My 85 yo mother still insists on driving and her car has a standard transmission. For years she has been observed pulling off in the wrong gear, rolling down the highway ...
by michael1952
20 Jan 2019, 06:21
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: newbie ti volvo and the forum
Replies: 5
Views: 1237

Re: newbie ti volvo and the forum

i will look a the records when i get home and see if there is a detailed repair

she may have meant possibly transmission service

she is a very elderly lady and may not have understood what they did

i have been told if the car is not driven much it can cause issues??

i dont know if thats true or ...
by michael1952
20 Jan 2019, 05:22
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: newbie ti volvo and the forum
Replies: 5
Views: 1237

newbie ti volvo and the forum

hello,

just getting my 1st volvo ....for a second vehicle

A 1996 850 with 45,000 actual miles ...1 owner ......A/T

what can i expect .....GOOD/BAD?

what are any issues i may have with this model?

its has been well taken care of..oil changes etc...

she did mention transmission was replaced ...