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by gondwana
21 Oct 2012, 16:59
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Considering Synthetic oil?
Replies: 7
Views: 1561

Considering Synthetic oil?

Hello, I have a 98 v70 t5 the car has 190,000 mile's. I don't have any service records from previous owner. I changed oil 3 times before with convention 10w 30. Is is it a good/bad idea to switch to synthetic oil? I am not aware off any major oil leaks, excecpt minor around the turbo. I have replace...
by gondwana
19 Aug 2012, 12:34
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: poor gas mileage, no power uphill.
Replies: 8
Views: 1787

Re: poor gas mileage, no power uphill.

Ok replaced front 02 sensor but, both front and rear sensor's are very close to each other the CAT is original from factory.
Should i replace the second one also? I thought the rear sensor was after the CAT? There is some performance gain and better mileage.
by gondwana
13 Aug 2012, 21:39
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: poor gas mileage, no power uphill.
Replies: 8
Views: 1787

Re: poor gas mileage, no power uphill.

When replacing o2 sensors do i need to replace both front and rear?
by gondwana
13 Aug 2012, 19:13
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: poor gas mileage, no power uphill.
Replies: 8
Views: 1787

poor gas mileage, no power uphill.

The car is a 98 v70 t5 with 185,000 miles. I have no check engine light on. No stored codes. I was thinking that is the CC is going out or plugged. I can't get passed 65-70 mph's on freeway. O2 sensor's are original never changed. What would be the best way to attack this? Looking for the least expe...
by gondwana
10 Feb 2012, 14:01
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 1995 850 installed new throttle cable: now, problem
Replies: 4
Views: 1458

Re: 1995 850 installed new throttle cable: now, problem

Is the rubber boot on the end of the cable suppose to go into the firewall? or just up against it?
by gondwana
09 Jan 2012, 21:32
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: P0505 check engine light on today!
Replies: 1
Views: 726

P0505 check engine light on today!

Hey, just pulled code P0505 came up. recently installed new pcv system. what should i look for? Vacum leaks?







1998 V70 T5 170,000 miles
by gondwana
06 Jan 2012, 14:42
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 1995 850 installed new throttle cable: now, problem
Replies: 4
Views: 1458

1995 850 installed new throttle cable: now, problem

When i start the car the rpm goes straight to 5000 rpm! How do i fix this? This is a 1998 v70 t5. i installed the cable in the firewall into the pedal. The new cable didn't come with a spring, soo i used the old spring from the broken one. Is there suppose to be a spring in the firewall connection? ...
by gondwana
30 Dec 2011, 21:40
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: fault Code P0171 1998 V70 T5.
Replies: 0
Views: 868

fault Code P0171 1998 V70 T5.

Hey, This code just came up after a full tune up. i cleaned the MAF sensor before tune up. What should i be looking for to fix it? The car has a clogged pcv smoke in dipstick. Cleaned PTC nipple on intake hose. Any help ? BTW The car ran really slugghish after a full tune up kinda weird!!

Thank You
by gondwana
29 Dec 2011, 10:13
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Clogged pcv system.
Replies: 1
Views: 660

Clogged pcv system.

Is it safe to drive with a clogged pcv system? Getting the kit this friday. Can i pull out the dipstick to relieve pressure while driving? Trying to prevent any damage elseware [oil leaks].


thanks