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by tpembert
27 Jun 2004, 06:32
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Help! Mechanics are baffled
Replies: 11
Views: 2273

Machanics are baffled

No oil in coolant reservoir
by tpembert
25 Jun 2004, 15:45
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Help! Mechanics are baffled
Replies: 11
Views: 2273

Thanks for the tips. I didn't realize the turbo could be bench checked -thought the only check was to replace it. So I guess I have them look at Turbo and head gasket for starts. Answer to the oil change question -had to ask my daughter, as this is her car- oil was changed at a VIP in April, probabl...
by tpembert
24 Jun 2004, 19:50
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Help! Mechanics are baffled
Replies: 11
Views: 2273

Mechanics are baffled

Smoke is blue, so I guess oil is burning intermittently. Oil is black, no indication of water. Would head gasket be trouble only when hot?
by tpembert
24 Jun 2004, 18:56
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Help! Mechanics are baffled
Replies: 11
Views: 2273

Help! Mechanics are baffled

I have a '94 850 turbo with 117k miles. Runs great when cold but after it warms up we get horrific exhaust smoke only at idle, like waiting for a light. Then puts out a puff of smog at early acceleration that quickly stops -until the next light. Runs well on the highway but embarrassing at lights - ...