Volvo Forum + help for owners

There are multiple components to conservation of energy and living "green'. Some are substantive, and some are not. Buying a new hybrid or e-car (or really any new car at frequent intervals) and thinking you've done your bit is just wrong. The life cycle analysis for a carbon footprint will almost a...

OK. This problem is solved. Now, remember that this is about a 2008 Volvo V70 3.2 L, and I messed up and posted this in the wrong section of the forum. With that disclaimer, here we go: 1. The vacuum pump seals, apparently notorious on this model engine, had failed. It's directly over the serpentine...

Three questions: 1. Would air enter the system through a minor leak? 2. To bleed any air from the system, should I drive with the reservoir cap loose or tight? 3. Would air in the system cause the serpentine belt to slip when executing a quick turn? I just realized I started this thread under the wr...

I flushed the system with new OEM fluid, and then bled the system (20 times, lock-to-lock, reservoir cap off). This did not help. But, I learned more about the symptoms. 1. The vacuum pump appears to be leaking oil. It might be leaking onto the serpentine belt. 2. In the bleeding process, the serpen...

Happy holidays! My 2008 V70 3.2L six cyl has the following symptoms: 1. Slight loss of fluid. Topped off to "cold" mark now 2. Loss of power assist in more than minimal turn while stopped 3. Loss power assist if rapid turn attempted in motion 4. Power assist seems fine when executing slow turn when ...

Geneva Foreign Sports is indeed alive and well (and much larger) on NY Route 14, just south of exit 43 off I-90 in Geneva. No 240s on the lot anymore, but they have at least one mechanic old enough to have been trained on 240s. They've drooled on my car, but are nice enough to wipe it off afterwards.

You might also consider the General Altimax RT43. I've used them on Volvo 240, 960, S90, V70, S80, as well as 1996 Chevrolet Caprice Classic wagon, and a 1996 Cadillac Fleetwood. Excellent results on pretty diverse fleet in my experience.

Hey... wait! There's one in my driveway!

Bump.

Are these still available?