Hey there, After a brief search I haven't found any topics concerning tuning for this model/year. Have anyone of you done any changes to your xc70:s? What I have in mind is to maybe add on about 20-30 hp, and some additional torque. When you google possible consequences of chip-tuning, it makes you ...

I think you need a VIDA device, or dealer tool to reset it. Also, regardless of what the fluid looks and smells like, if the trans fluid has never been changed it should be done asap. So I've flushed the transmission, and it runs great. During the flush the fluid cooling system began to leak but I'...

zanzabar wrote:I think you need a VIDA device, or dealer tool to reset it.

Also, regardless of what the fluid looks and smells like, if the trans fluid has never been changed it should be done asap.

Thanks. I'm gonna check that out too!

That sounds like a plan. I've come to a second conclusion aswell, I've never had an automatic before, and I suppose I've been thinking "manual transmission" all the time, I've tried driving it a little more aggressively and it seems to work better. It's like I've understood how the car wou...

Ok, thank you for your response! The problem with driving on low RPMs is the it doesn't really shift very effectively. Under 2000 it has a hard time choosing which gear to use, even though I try to be as easy on the throttle as possible.

Hey guys, this is my first post so go easy on me! I just bought a cheap volvo XC70 (2003, automatic diesel) and I'm amazed of how beautiful the car is, and of how nicely it runs. 120 000 miles. However, I´ve noticed that when taking off in junctions or at STOP signs, the acceleration is really slow....