New guy with a few questions (2001 V70 T5)

Jagtec1 · Post by **Jagtec1** » 28 Jul 2010, 19:27

It is "Silver Sand Metallic".

Post by **JRL** » 28 Jul 2010, 20:54

Actually, you don't
No such a color
You either have Classic Silver #426 or Moondust (I forget the code, 44 something
On your VIN plate which is on top of the left inner fender lip when you open the hood
It's on the 2nd line, a 3 digit number followed by a dash and a 2 digit number

Jagtec1 · Post by **Jagtec1** » 29 Jul 2010, 04:40

My mistake. Per original window sticker: "Moondust Metallic"

Post by **JRL** » 29 Jul 2010, 06:07

Jagtec1 wrote:My mistake. Per original window sticker: "Moondust Metallic"

It's always hard to tell in a picture whether it's silver or moondust
Pretty color

kdpike · Post by **kdpike** » 01 Aug 2010, 07:30

Welcome New Guy! I bought my '01 V70 T5 just over three years ago with 70k on the odometer. I now have over 215K and still love it. I use it for work and it carries a lot of tools and parts I use for servicing Corghi tire machines at dealerships. I change the oil regularly, and flush the ATF using IPD's procedure. I did had to redo the transmission around 160k, but I blamed myself for forcing it to push up the icy driveway that Winter. Get used to leaning on your friend's Vadis, instead of relays, Volvo liked to use programable modules, and if they 'forget' what they were programmed to do, you need to hook up at the dealer. But I have only been in twice. Added a Sprint Booster to eliminate the throttle response delay inherent in most throttle by wire systems, made the car a lot more fun to drive. Also, IPD has not only terrific upgrades for Volvo, but very good technical support, installation instructions with some videos, good guys to know. Of course I am fortunate to be located within a mile or so of Volvo NA to get some quick insights when needed.