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by viper69
02 May 2026, 11:46
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Recharge Battery or Buy a new One-1995 850GLT
Replies: 16
Views: 1074

Re: Recharge Battery or Buy a new One-1995 850GLT




There are plenty of different styles of quick disconnect connectors. Some are installed at the battery terminal, some can be installed between chassy ground and end of negative cable from battery. Some can use bolt tight design, some lever connect similar to bicycle wheel or seat, some can be ...
by viper69
02 May 2026, 11:45
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Recharge Battery or Buy a new One-1995 850GLT
Replies: 16
Views: 1074

Re: Recharge Battery or Buy a new One-1995 850GLT




Something like this..

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07JYYXJH7/

I use this on my T5 if I am away for two weeks as the battery is a bit weak and the 50 mA drain can leave my battery low.

Battery is probably down to 40% capacity at this point


I didn’t know these existed! My garage doesn’t ...
by viper69
02 May 2026, 11:37
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Recharge Battery or Buy a new One-1995 850GLT
Replies: 16
Views: 1074

Re: Recharge Battery or Buy a new One-1995 850GLT

scot850 wrote: 02 May 2026, 08:17 Do you have a window in your garage? If so, as Vova suggested a solar panel even inside the garage window glass will produce a current large enough to keep the battery topped up.

Neil.
No- just a giant “box” that covers my car
by viper69
02 May 2026, 06:48
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Recharge Battery or Buy a new One-1995 850GLT
Replies: 16
Views: 1074

Re: Recharge Battery or Buy a new One-1995 850GLT


Something like this..

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07JYYXJH7/

I use this on my T5 if I am away for two weeks as the battery is a bit weak and the 50 mA drain can leave my battery low.

Battery is probably down to 40% capacity at this point


I didn’t know these existed! My garage doesn’t ...
by viper69
01 May 2026, 05:46
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Recharge Battery or Buy a new One-1995 850GLT
Replies: 16
Views: 1074

Re: Recharge Battery or Buy a new One-1995 850GLT


I personally like Noco products. You are paying premium for them, but they usually last long and in case of something, company has a good customer support. I own 4 of their product and only failed after 2 years of use. My personal favorite is S10. It is big and capable unit which even feels like a ...
by viper69
30 Apr 2026, 20:02
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Recharge Battery or Buy a new One-1995 850GLT
Replies: 16
Views: 1074

Re: Recharge Battery or Buy a new One-1995 850GLT

volvolugnut wrote: 30 Apr 2026, 18:25 Have you had the battery LOAD tested at a shop? That would be a good test of the actual condition of the battery.
volvolugnut
That's a good point! I have NOT done that actually. I will do so.Thanks!
by viper69
30 Apr 2026, 20:01
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Recharge Battery or Buy a new One-1995 850GLT
Replies: 16
Views: 1074

Re: Recharge Battery or Buy a new One-1995 850GLT

I see now re sulphating. I'll think about it. I may recycle the battery...Thank you very much! However I'll use that link if I go w/that option, appreciate it.
by viper69
30 Apr 2026, 16:38
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Recharge Battery or Buy a new One-1995 850GLT
Replies: 16
Views: 1074

Recharge Battery or Buy a new One-1995 850GLT

I keep my Volvo garaged. I don't have access to an outlet, so I cannot keep the battery charged with a trickle charger. I have basically a new battery that died (lack of driving, and the car alarm). It's been a year and I have decided to drive the car more frequently to keep the battery charged ...
by viper69
23 Jul 2023, 23:04
Forum: Non-Car Talk
Topic: Russian Spam
Replies: 4
Views: 731

Re: Russian Spam

No problem!
by viper69
23 Jul 2023, 11:26
Forum: Non-Car Talk
Topic: Russian Spam
Replies: 4
Views: 731

Re: Russian Spam

matthew1 wrote: 23 Jul 2023, 11:15 This is one way… what’s the username that sent you spam? I’ll delete the account. Thanks!
hey Matt! thanks, I have the message in my inbox still if you want it?

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