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by mcertain
13 Sep 2023, 16:05
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: 2008 S60 - shaking like crazy, won't really accelerate
Replies: 25
Views: 1451

Re: 2008 S60 - shaking like crazy, won't really accelerate

UPDATE+ SOLUTION As embarrassing as this is, I will give you the full rundown, please don't chastise me, I am learning all of this on my own and I made a a mistake. mechanic couldn't find anything, until they pulled my spark plugs that I had installed 3 weeks prior, they were absolutely obliterated....
by mcertain
13 Sep 2023, 05:46
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: 2008 S60 - shaking like crazy, won't really accelerate
Replies: 25
Views: 1451

Re: 2008 S60 - shaking like crazy, won't really accelerate

I used Volvos special transmission fluid, no other options really, the mobil 3309 is impossible to find around me
by mcertain
13 Sep 2023, 05:45
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: 2008 S60 - shaking like crazy, won't really accelerate
Replies: 25
Views: 1451

Re: 2008 S60 - shaking like crazy, won't really accelerate

Transmission was hot when I dropped it off, I had just drive from work 30 minutes straight to the shop, they believe it's something else and they have an excellent reputation, so I'm gonna trust their judgment in this one, not a dealer btw
by mcertain
12 Sep 2023, 16:34
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: 2008 S60 - shaking like crazy, won't really accelerate
Replies: 25
Views: 1451

Re: 2008 S60 - shaking like crazy, won't really accelerate

It's at a mechanic right now, they confirmed and according to their equipment, the transmission is operating exactly as it should, they will find something tomorrow, thanks everyone for the advice and help, the Volvo community is an amazing place, I will update when I have a solution P.s. I did pref...
by mcertain
12 Sep 2023, 10:41
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: 2008 S60 - shaking like crazy, won't really accelerate
Replies: 25
Views: 1451

Re: Need help asap!

Mathew, one side is new from rock auto, and it makes a loud clack when rocking the car, other side is old (before me) neither are leaking or ripped or anything of the sort, rock auto quality levels are mediocre most of the time so it would not surprise me that my 2 month old CV axle is bad, but I'm ...
by mcertain
12 Sep 2023, 10:38
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: 2008 S60 - shaking like crazy, won't really accelerate
Replies: 25
Views: 1451

Re: Need help asap!

Thank you yanga001, that's an extremely helpful suggestion, when change fluid do you mean via the Gibson method or do a flush? I did a recent drain and fill, and tried to put back exactly what I took out, but as always some was spilled, I keep checking the dipstick while it's hot, when I first take ...
by mcertain
12 Sep 2023, 03:39
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: 2008 S60 - shaking like crazy, won't really accelerate
Replies: 25
Views: 1451

Re: Need help asap!

After driving again , I now don't believe it's a sputter, I really don't know what it is, whole car starts shaking like crazy and the car won't really accelerate when it's happening, I recorded a video of the dash when it happens, and a video of the live data on the scanner, I am uploading them as w...
by mcertain
12 Sep 2023, 01:51
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: 2008 S60 - shaking like crazy, won't really accelerate
Replies: 25
Views: 1451

Re: Need help asap!

I own a Volvo capable scanner, absolutely no codes, has a new fuel filter, although the exact fit replacement was a good amount bigger then the old one but I was told that's not an issue ( correct me if I'm wrong). Car is an automatic with 160,000 miles. Upon inspection of the car, I checked CV axle...