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by ETHYL
23 Dec 2007, 16:19
Forum: S80 1st gen 1999-2006
Topic: Oil/crayon odor interior of 2002 S80 T6 @40,000 miles
Replies: 0
Views: 1174

Oil/crayon odor interior of 2002 S80 T6 @40,000 miles

For several months I have been trying to located the origin of the oil/crayon odor inside my car.(no crayons left from kids are in the car) The car has been to two different Volvo dealers who agree that a smell exists but do not know the cause. They checked for leakage /seeping fluids under the car ...
by ETHYL
06 Jan 2007, 10:12
Forum: S80 1st gen 1999-2006
Topic: Replacement Tires for 2002 T6
Replies: 2
Views: 1314

Replacement Tires for 2002 T6

I have been looking at the Michelin Sport A/S 225/50 ZR 17 as a possible replacement for the original equipment Pilot HX MXM4 tires. Any comments about this Sport A/S from those that have this tire?
by ETHYL
04 Jan 2007, 19:18
Forum: S80 1st gen 1999-2006
Topic: 02 s80 t6 surging under acceleration
Replies: 3
Views: 2256

Re: 02 s80 t6 surging under acceleration

Hello, I have an 02 s80 t6. When I bought it it was still under the factory warrantee. I am a diesel mechanic and have a good understanding of forced induction. During the test drive I found under hard acceleration the car began to surge. It was smooth and timed. You could tell the computer was con...
by ETHYL
05 Nov 2006, 12:21
Forum: S80 1st gen 1999-2006
Topic: Fuel tank cover not opening
Replies: 6
Views: 3055

Use a flash light to see where the pull tab/handle is for the gas latch. Once you find it visually, getting to it by feel is easy. I dont have an S80, but on my S70, spraying the wire hinges on the inside of the door portion seems to have done the trick. Mine was doing this all of the time until I ...
by ETHYL
05 Nov 2006, 09:51
Forum: S80 1st gen 1999-2006
Topic: Fuel tank cover not opening
Replies: 6
Views: 3055

I'M having the same problem with my 2002 S80 T6. Evry time I pull up to fill gas, I hope the fuel door unlocks. Also, how do you access the fuel door button thru the trunk? I pulled back the truck linr but can't get to anything.