You can buy CAN, but it didn't get started until late '04 in Volvo's. Simple OBD-II code reader will work fine. I have an Innova Equus 3100...you can find it for about $50-60 now...and it works just fine on my wife's early model '04 V70 and my '98 S70. Thankyou "Sean" and "Made in Ja...

White850Turbo wrote:Nope, sorry. Only 850's up to the '95 model year had this feature. For the newer cars you need to have a code reader to check and reset lambda lights.

Thanks Sean for your prompt response. Is the Code Reader readily available?

I was reading about access to the Diagnostic Connector on a 850T model, and how easy it was. Is it as easy on a V70 (2002 model)?

When I first noticed the white smoke I was using Shell Optimax that has an Octane rating of 96. It also happened when used the Shell Std. unleaded that has an Octane rating of 91.

Thanks for your response. There is no loss in coolent. However, could there be moisture forming in the exhaust system when the car is on "cruise" (steady at one speed for long periods), and when I accelerate it (moisture) gets blown out as white smoke?. Still concerned.

I recently bought a 2001 V70, and took it on my first trip in the country last week-end. I had it on cruise control most of the way, however whenever I needed extra power for overtaking slower traffic I noticed white (or light grey) coloured smoke from the exhaust. This was confirmed by a friend who...