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by thpave
09 Jun 2007, 00:19
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Engine oil overfilled (1996 volvo 850 turbo)
Replies: 3
Views: 1545

Engine oil overfilled (1996 volvo 850 turbo)

I changed my engine oil at R&S two weeks ago, and just found out that the engine oil seems to be overfilled. It is above the max mark on the dipstick. And after I start the car, the engine oil level is right between 'max' and 'min' marks. Right after I turn off the engine, the engine oil level goes ...
by thpave
30 May 2007, 14:42
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 1996 volvo 850 brake noise
Replies: 8
Views: 2100

thanks very much! I will try to lube the brake pads soon..
by thpave
29 May 2007, 21:06
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 1996 volvo 850 brake noise
Replies: 8
Views: 2100

Ozark Lee wrote:Can you describe the noise? Is it a squeal, a grinding sound, or a rattle?

...Lee
It is kinda more like squeal, and you can hear it from far far away...
by thpave
29 May 2007, 14:13
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 1996 volvo 850 brake noise
Replies: 8
Views: 2100

1996 volvo 850 brake noise

My 1996 volvo 850 has been making brake noises for a long time. After going to midas, I changed a new pair of front brake pads and discs according to their suggestion. Also, I had my calipers checked, which were said to be totally fine, although they seem very rusted. Now, the car is still making ...
by thpave
29 May 2007, 12:06
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 1996 volvo 850 radiator fan replacement
Replies: 2
Views: 2085

1996 volvo 850 radiator fan replacement

My car was overheating after driving 8 hours last weekend, it was checked out to be the radiator fan which got burnt stopped working.

How hard is it to replace the radiator fan? Is there any available procedure for this? If I have got the fan part, what is the reasonable price of the labor fee to ...
by thpave
26 Apr 2007, 16:46
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: volvo lopes at idle speed
Replies: 4
Views: 1047

volvo lopes at idle speed

These days, while i was idling in the parking lot with my 1996 volvo 850 turbo, i found that it suddenly loped once in a while. I checked the haynes manual and found too many reasons that might be responsible for this. like PCV valve pressure, bad spark plug etc....kinda lost, dont know where to ...