Here is an update: I've changed the cat 6 weeks ago or so.Therefore I doubt that it is a problem with the cat (Bosal), but who knows... I've verified and the heat shield is no longer there. I also have an engine code P1137. I think I would start by trying to find a new heat shield and O2 sensor and ...

Ok thanks oragex.
So that seems to be good news. I will look tonight if the heat shield is there.. if it is not, is it something that could be dangerous for other parts of the car ? Because if it is just a bit of heat on the arm rest, I think I could live with that...

Hello, I have a Volvo 2006 with 200 000 km on it. Yesterday, I noticed that my arm rest (where I put the CD) was hot. I let the car cool down all night and today I looked if the transmission fluid was ok. The level is ok, and the color is kind of red/brownish. I took the car again and when I got hom...

Well, I decided to give a try to replace the timing belt myself and let the PCV to my mechanic. I think I will go with oragex recommandation and let the water pump there. So I will buy a kit with the timing belt, tensioner and idler. Since I'm there, I will change the serpentine belt as well, so I w...

Abscate, you are frightening me ! I thought that since it is protected the bolts will likely be easy to remove... but broken bolts are my nightmare ! I don't know yet how to deal with that... You really think that I could have broken bolt changing the timing belt ? Thanks Ratnalle. 3 hours for a fir...

Oh and I also looked for the timing belt / water pump replacement. It doesn't look to bad on the video, but anyone have an idea of how much time it could take me to do it myself ? My mechanic is telling me 3.5 hours + 400$ (CAN)to do the job. I have the impression that is it a bit excessive.. Also, ...

Just before the engine shut down (like 5 seconds before) I had a red warning that the car was low on oil... So I have the impression that the problem was the oil getting stuck somewhere. My engine is naturally aspirate (no turbo). I've looked at the video on how to replace the PVC, it seems quite a ...

The engine shut off by itself. Then I looked at the dipstick and it was dry, but as time went by, the oil started to come back and the level on the dipstick raised until it was back to normal maybe 15 minutes or so after the engine shutdown. At that moment, I started the car and everything seemed no...

You guys are great ! It's exactly the kind of information I was looking for. Thanks you very much. Thanks SuperHerman and oragex for the tips on the XC90. Georgednkira: I like doing mechanics, but with the kids and work, I don't have that much time, so if it takes more than a couple of hours, I leav...

Hello, I have a V70 2006 with 200,000 km. When I bought it, I expected to change it this year. However, I like the car and I'm wondering if I should keep it longer or change it for an XC90 (something like a 2009-2011). Since I use my car every day to go to work, I need it to be reliable. Up to know,...