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by NoMechanic
16 Sep 2010, 06:58
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Washable cabin filter?
Replies: 6
Views: 1154

Re: Washable cabin filter?

Ignorant on the subject... I have not replaced mine in about 45,000. I thought it just filtered the air. We are not smokers and live in a rural area - is this an important maintenance item?
by NoMechanic
16 Sep 2010, 06:48
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Need advice on best price/quality 850 heater core
Replies: 3
Views: 994

Re: Need advice on best price/quality 850 heater core

FCP also guarantees their parts. If you have a faulty part, they will replace. I have used them many times including having to return an O2 sensor. They were lightening fast .... highly recommend. Spend the extra $35.
by NoMechanic
16 Sep 2010, 06:41
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: Oil pressure problem - "no oil pressure stop engine safely"
Replies: 16
Views: 41746

Re: Oil pressure problem - "no oil pressure stop engine safe

For the record, I have had no problems since the initial fix. I am planning on taking it back in November to have them re-check the oil pressures. If there is a decrease, then I suspect I may have some decisions to make.
by NoMechanic
03 Feb 2010, 07:06
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: S60 2004 Xenon Headlight Replacement
Replies: 3
Views: 1769

Re: S60 2004 Xenon Headlight Replacement

Those are the wires that provide power to the lights. someone along the way was not careful upon replacement of the bulb. These are a pain to get out but an even bigger pain to get back in correctly. (The bulb can be inserted beside the directional sleeve which will cause poor light dispersion as we...
by NoMechanic
15 Jan 2010, 10:03
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: Oil pressure problem - "no oil pressure stop engine safely"
Replies: 16
Views: 41746

Re: Oil pressure problem - "no oil pressure stop engine safely"

Yeah, it was already in the shop when I posted. They ended up removing the pan, uptake tube and filter. They cleaned a small amount of sludge off of the screen, they said that the o-ring looked fine but I had it replaced anyway ($3 part). They rechecked the pressure mechanically after they put it ba...
by NoMechanic
15 Jan 2010, 09:51
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 850 GLT 97: Should I replace the motor or the car?
Replies: 9
Views: 1200

Re: 850 GLT 97: Should I replace the motor or the car?

It's a nice car but...

I'd shop around for prices on another before I just replace the engine. You car is in nice enough condition that you could sell off parts and make more than trying to sell the whole car minus an engine.

'88 760 GLE
95 850T
04 s60T
by NoMechanic
12 Jan 2010, 12:44
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: Oil pressure problem - "no oil pressure stop engine safely"
Replies: 16
Views: 41746

Re: Oil pressure problem - "no oil pressure stop engine safely"

Stopped by their website... it looks great. How many (non-highway) miles would you run it before changing again? It is at the Import shop now and they will obviously have to fill after they change the o-rings on the uptake tube and replace the pan and filter. Also, is there a Volvo specific syntheti...
by NoMechanic
12 Jan 2010, 10:00
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: S60 2001 Locks, Gas door
Replies: 2
Views: 754

Re: S60 2001 Locks, Gas door

Have you added a remote start or anything else lately?
by NoMechanic
12 Jan 2010, 09:56
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: Oil pressure problem - "no oil pressure stop engine safely"
Replies: 16
Views: 41746

Re: Oil pressure problem - "no oil pressure stop engine safely"

Actually I keep all of the maintenacne up to date. I change the oil between 3,000 and 4,000 and I use the semi synthetic 5W-30 that Volvo recommends. I don't have the time for DIY but I respect all of the knowledge that many of you DIYers have accumulated. I am really asking all of the questions out...
by NoMechanic
12 Jan 2010, 08:27
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: Oil pressure problem - "no oil pressure stop engine safely"
Replies: 16
Views: 41746

Oil pressure problem - "no oil pressure stop engine safely"

I have a 2004 S60T with approx 115,000 mi. I live in indiana and the weather here for the past weeks has been very cold. I was driving about 35 mph after about 15 minutes of driving the no oil pressure warning popped up. I stopped about 3 blocks later, checked the oil (it was almost completely full ...