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by Jaxx
27 May 2005, 14:13
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: AC works... on and off
Replies: 2
Views: 983

bump?
by Jaxx
26 May 2005, 17:17
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: AC works... on and off
Replies: 2
Views: 983

AC works... on and off

when I am driving on the high way, it works well, but then after a while it gets only slightly lower temp than outside temp... what is it?
by Jaxx
01 May 2005, 09:43
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Stereo removal/install
Replies: 3
Views: 1570

have you looked behind the face?

yes, the OEM volvo unit has two "latches" that work as handles when you press on them, they snap, and then a spring pushes them out.

HTH

-jaxx
by Jaxx
27 Apr 2005, 17:50
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: What RPM engages the turbo?
Replies: 3
Views: 1656

the beginning of the white bar means that it is about to spool...

in the white is spooled up.

also depends on how hard you're gassing it, dont worry if the gauge is off, the stock gauge isn't exactly meant to be used as a exact measure.

hope this helps,
-jaxx
by Jaxx
22 Apr 2005, 23:47
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: I just bought my first Volvo
Replies: 7
Views: 2278

all this time... we were just messing with the same cable over and over again, it would stay for about 2 weeks, then quit.
by Jaxx
22 Apr 2005, 23:45
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Is the turbo worth it?
Replies: 16
Views: 7546

with a turbo, you have power there when you need it, my mom loves to drive our 850 T5, and she doesnt like to drive anything else without a turbo... she says that no matter what car it is, it must have a turbo for her to drive it regularly. when she drives a NA car, to her it feels sluggish. turbo -...
by Jaxx
22 Apr 2005, 23:39
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Where is the ext. temperature meter at
Replies: 2
Views: 1282

if memory recalls me correct, it is at the front of the car, on the passenger side, down and left of the radiator... should look like a little plastic thing sticking out, just on the passenger side.
by Jaxx
22 Apr 2005, 23:38
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: volvos expensive to work on??
Replies: 39
Views: 47918

when my parents bought our first volvo, it was a '85 740 GLE estate... with 110k miles.(my dad said it was like 30k on an american car) It had a few problems that were an easy fix. that was in 1992/3. We kept it for a long time, logging lots of miles. when we donated it, it had 285k miles on it. sti...
by Jaxx
15 Apr 2005, 15:07
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Volvo 850 Transmission oil
Replies: 9
Views: 3557

see if your tranny's oil has little bits of metal in it, if it does DO NOT CHANGE IT!!! OR YOUR TRANNY WILL FAIL right then. be ready for it to fail soon though.

I need to flush/change mine very soon. 160k, and not counting, the odometer stopped LOL, so i think i have around 170-75

-jaxx
by Jaxx
09 Apr 2005, 11:06
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Volvo Commercials
Replies: 1
Views: 1022

i saw that before... think its a spoof.