Thank you guys!
Those are all great suggestions.

I got the new one in, and am filling (warming up) and draining as I type (to get the yellow fluorescent dye out, that I used to find the leak).

I have run it "as hot as I can get it" (up a long freeway hill, with full A/C going, and the needle gets ...

Hi All,
First off, a big Thank You! to all that have posted here.
I have learned so much from you!

Now my issue.

The Temp Gauge goes from cold to 1/2 as you would expect, and then NEVER goes any higher.

Even when the coolant tank is venting fluid.

So I bought a new sensor, and put it in 100c ...

Hi All,
I know these brake light sockets melt (and lose contact), that would be my first guess.

I have had it happen 2x on Mom's 01 XC70.

I am going in soon to replace her rear lift supports (gas cylinders) soon and am thinking of putting LED bulbs in (to eliminate the heat of the bulb).
Has ...

Hello Volvo owners!
My mom has a 2001 2.4T XC-70 that has developed a coolant leak (I think) near the timing belt.

I am pretty mechanical (LOTS of successful DIY automotive/ boat projects), and have learned:
When lacking in knowledge, ask the owners forum!

So here I am, I just joined.

How ...