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by pmelan
29 Nov 2013, 07:10
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 1998 V70 Fuel Smell in Morning Then Burns Off
Replies: 2
Views: 378

1998 V70 Fuel Smell in Morning Then Burns Off

Good morning- I've been noticing a fuel smell in the colder months when I turn the car on and eventually burns off after actually driving the car. I did have the heater core replaced earlier in the year so I'm not sure if that has something to do with the fuel smell. Actually I do remember smelling ...
by pmelan
14 Nov 2009, 08:21
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 98 V70 Octane Level Suggestion
Replies: 12
Views: 4259

Re: 98 V70 Octane Level Suggestion

Believe it or not, the fuel filter did make a difference. I wouldn't say it's 100% but it drives better and I have to agree that putting a higher octane gas into the engine should make a difference. Thanks for all your replies.
by pmelan
13 Nov 2009, 07:31
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 98 V70 Octane Level Suggestion
Replies: 12
Views: 4259

98 V70 Octane Level Suggestion

Good morning- My 98 V70 has been running fairly well since its purchase in 2007. The problem I started to encounter is when I accelerate, the car seems to want to go but there seems to be something preventing the car from going faster, like an obstruction of some sort. I've tried my local dealer sev...