wow! so probably in the range of $1000-$1500? including labor... hmmmm... yes i'll definitely insist on estimate and hope some is covered under warranty. i wouldn't know how to do any of that work myself, and if Volvo's estimate is too high, I will get second estimate from a local (and reputable) fo...

What kinda costs range might I expect for this type of service?

my 01xc70 (88k) was in for service on 11/18 for spring noise, Volvo's diagnostics determined the sound was coming from "rear sway bar link arms-replaced both sides." ($47 for each)

spring noises have ceased.

for past couple months, on rare occassion, I've noticed after I've reversed and the shift into drive, the driver's seat will move a bit... is this a potential hazard?

MadeInJapan wrote:... The bent rim is easy to check out...just rotate the tires to the back to see if the vibration disappears or not.

if he moves the tires to the back, an all-wheel alignment should be done and balance should be done (<-- ummm was that redundant?).

what about engine mount? i think there are 5, right? maybe one or more are worn... one of mine was broken, another worn, I also had some vibration, so they replaced the two, two months later another two (as predicted) were worn down, so replaced all three remaining. Significant improvement.

[quote="ron-powell"]Sony2000: After I posted last night, I went through the maintenance records I had and on the first trip to the dealer after the purchase, they flushed and replaced the fluid along with the software reprogam. /quote] i remember something similar with my 01xc70, shifting ...

I experienced the same thing with my 01xc70, and 4 months prior I had new brakes/pads installed by Volvo... they checked the suspension and detemined the "clunk" sound was not deriving from that area, but they still "retorqued the suspension." However they lubed the front brake p...

JRL wrote:Did you pay $7.00 a quart for it?

invoice states, $8.00. Nevertheless, your doubt caused me some doubt so i left a voicemail w/svc dept last night to clarify.