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by Black850
11 Jun 2007, 06:56
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: How do you know when you have a stickin caliper?
Replies: 6
Views: 1379

Depends on how bad its sticking. Usually when driving u can hear a "whooshing sound" and after a drive, there's considerable heat from the wheel well of whatever caliper is sticking
by Black850
15 May 2007, 11:30
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 96 850 GLT
Replies: 5
Views: 1356

Get new wiper arms... range in price 40-70 bucks for each one.
by Black850
11 May 2007, 12:26
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Wax Questions
Replies: 4
Views: 1342

It's all fine just do the prep work first
by Black850
11 May 2007, 06:46
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 18 mpg??? Should I be worried?
Replies: 5
Views: 1581

What exactly do u mean by un-scientific mental calculator.
by Black850
09 May 2007, 11:29
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Am I wasting money on premium fuel?
Replies: 16
Views: 11767

Alright, another fuel thread! Just messing. One, I believe europe and america use different rating systems for their octane, so comparing the 2 grades is not valid.

Second, the timing will adjust to the lower fuel grade. So the car will run fine, just not at its max performance level.

Third, when ...
by Black850
08 May 2007, 22:37
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Volvo 850/70 Truths
Replies: 14
Views: 4013

The seats comment is an absolute truth. I've driven long miles in a few different cars, and my back never aches in the 850.

What can I add?

- The panels will rattle
- It feels like a tank (in a good way)
- The a/c will fail
- The relationship is love-hate.

....uhhh more crap i can't think of
by Black850
08 May 2007, 22:29
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: dumb AC question...
Replies: 4
Views: 1346

It's screwed on. It just might be on especially tight. You could use a socket/wrench that matches the size, I'm not sure what it is. But, it's just easier to use a pair of wide angled pliers or wrench, grip it, and get it loose.
by Black850
29 Apr 2007, 21:15
Forum: Car Talk & MVS Itself
Topic: Got $12,000. What volvo do I buy for the money?
Replies: 5
Views: 1709

I guess you're into the wagon? From a personal stand point I would wait around for an 850 r. Although that could be a long wait to get one with decent mileage. But anyway, just throwin my 2 cents in.
by Black850
12 Apr 2007, 18:01
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Indianapolis - Indy Mechanic?
Replies: 2
Views: 1143

Indianapolis - Indy Mechanic?

Anyone know of a good independent volvo/foreign car mechanic in the Indianapolis area?
by Black850
06 Apr 2007, 16:08
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Off-Center Wheel - Alignment? - 97 854 t-5
Replies: 30
Views: 26657

If it does not annoy you leave it until you need to get an alignment done. Personally, I don't like my wheel to be like that. It is a sign of a botched alignment job. Any alignment should be done to both sides equally to keep the wheel right.

Before airbags it didn't matter too much, we just ...