Feb 22, 2012 - 214,782 miles - Tires rotated/nail removed & tire patched
Dec 22, 2011- Tires rotated
Dec 21, 2012 - Oil change - 209,201 miles
-Fixed oil leak on cam cover
-Fixed radiator hose leak
Dec 15, 2012 - Heater hose blew/replaced
Oct 17, 2011 - 205,500 miles - Timing belt/water pump/camshafts/entire PCV system changed.
Sep 22, 2011 - Oil change - 204,000 miles
July 21, 2011 - Oil change - 199,000 miles
July 15, 2011 - 2 new Yokohama tires installed; 4-wheel alignment - 198,000 miles
May 19, 2011 - Oil change - 193,500 miles
May 12, 2011 - Transmission shift solenoids replaced; Mobil-1 ATF changed - 193,307 miles
Nov 26, 2010 - Replaced radiator (Nissens), heater core, and radiator hoses.
October 2010 - 180,000 miles - new front brakes/rotors, new LH hub bearing, and 2 new Yokohama tires
1998 S70 T5
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Please create one topic per Volvo you own. Then simply post to that topic when you maintain or repair your Volvo. You'll have a nice record of what you did, when, and how much it cost. Only you can post in your topic.
Please create one topic per Volvo you own. Then simply post to that topic when you maintain or repair your Volvo. You'll have a nice record of what you did, when, and how much it cost. Only you can post in your topic.
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cmblackburn
- Posts: 256
- Joined: 7 April 2012
- Year and Model: 1998 S70 T5M
- Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
- Has thanked: 1 time
- Been thanked: 7 times
1998 S70 T5
1994 855 Turbo, 243k "Honey Badger"
1998 S70 T5M, 287k "The Blue Turd"
2004 S40 2.4i, 197k "Cosmo"
2005 XC90 2.5T AWD, 207k "Apollo 13"
2011 VW Jetta SportWagen TDI 6MT, 93k "Zoe"
1998 S70 T5M, 287k "The Blue Turd"
2004 S40 2.4i, 197k "Cosmo"
2005 XC90 2.5T AWD, 207k "Apollo 13"
2011 VW Jetta SportWagen TDI 6MT, 93k "Zoe"
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jblackburn
- MVS Moderator
- Posts: 14043
- Joined: 8 June 2008
- Year and Model: 1998 S70 T5
- Location: Alexandria, VA
- Has thanked: 9 times
- Been thanked: 19 times
March 6, 2012 - 215,311 miles
- Oil Change
- Replaced brake booster vacuum hose
'98 S70 T5
2016 Chevy Cruze Premier
A learning experience is one of those things that says, "You know that thing you just did? Don't do that."
mercuic: Long live the tractor motor!
2016 Chevy Cruze Premier
A learning experience is one of those things that says, "You know that thing you just did? Don't do that."
mercuic: Long live the tractor motor!
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jblackburn
- MVS Moderator
- Posts: 14043
- Joined: 8 June 2008
- Year and Model: 1998 S70 T5
- Location: Alexandria, VA
- Has thanked: 9 times
- Been thanked: 19 times
April 26 - 218,008 miles
- Spark plugs changed - Bosch copper
- Oil leak from cam cover bolts fixed
- #2 spark plug wire replaced (drowned in oil)
- K&N air filter cleaned
'98 S70 T5
2016 Chevy Cruze Premier
A learning experience is one of those things that says, "You know that thing you just did? Don't do that."
mercuic: Long live the tractor motor!
2016 Chevy Cruze Premier
A learning experience is one of those things that says, "You know that thing you just did? Don't do that."
mercuic: Long live the tractor motor!
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jblackburn
- MVS Moderator
- Posts: 14043
- Joined: 8 June 2008
- Year and Model: 1998 S70 T5
- Location: Alexandria, VA
- Has thanked: 9 times
- Been thanked: 19 times
June 17 - 219,000 miles
- Replaced defective power steering pump w/ used unit.
'98 S70 T5
2016 Chevy Cruze Premier
A learning experience is one of those things that says, "You know that thing you just did? Don't do that."
mercuic: Long live the tractor motor!
2016 Chevy Cruze Premier
A learning experience is one of those things that says, "You know that thing you just did? Don't do that."
mercuic: Long live the tractor motor!
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cmblackburn
- Posts: 256
- Joined: 7 April 2012
- Year and Model: 1998 S70 T5M
- Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
- Has thanked: 1 time
- Been thanked: 7 times
Replaced coolant with Prestonejblackburn wrote:June 17 - 219,000 miles
- Replaced defective power steering pump w/ used unit.
Repaired hole in upper radiator hose
Rotated tires
Replaced info, sunroof, heated mirror/window, interior light dimmer, and rear fog light switches with units refurbished by myself from junkyard
(May 7th) Replaced radio lights with bulbs from Radioshack
1994 855 Turbo, 243k "Honey Badger"
1998 S70 T5M, 287k "The Blue Turd"
2004 S40 2.4i, 197k "Cosmo"
2005 XC90 2.5T AWD, 207k "Apollo 13"
2011 VW Jetta SportWagen TDI 6MT, 93k "Zoe"
1998 S70 T5M, 287k "The Blue Turd"
2004 S40 2.4i, 197k "Cosmo"
2005 XC90 2.5T AWD, 207k "Apollo 13"
2011 VW Jetta SportWagen TDI 6MT, 93k "Zoe"
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cmblackburn
- Posts: 256
- Joined: 7 April 2012
- Year and Model: 1998 S70 T5M
- Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
- Has thanked: 1 time
- Been thanked: 7 times
September 29th-
-Replaced defective Duralast 47DL with new one- $52.00
-Re-positioned top PCV hose- was leaking slightly.
-Purchased jumper cables...
October 4th-
-Re-charged A/C with 12oz. can R134A from Ollie's- used about 3/4 can. $6.88
October 9th-
- installed Volvo tire stem caps.
- Put 2 "prancing moose" magnets on either fender from Dave Barton- $8.60
October 10-
-Replaced missing passenger side fog light grille with new OEM part- $14.70
-Installed iPd license plate frame- $2.00
-Filled tires to proper pressure(s), incl. spare.
October 11-
Replaced battery in transmitter #1.
October 12-
-Replaced missing screws for driver's side fog light- free.
-Replaced defective Duralast 47DL with new one- $52.00
-Re-positioned top PCV hose- was leaking slightly.
-Purchased jumper cables...
October 4th-
-Re-charged A/C with 12oz. can R134A from Ollie's- used about 3/4 can. $6.88
October 9th-
- installed Volvo tire stem caps.
- Put 2 "prancing moose" magnets on either fender from Dave Barton- $8.60
October 10-
-Replaced missing passenger side fog light grille with new OEM part- $14.70
-Installed iPd license plate frame- $2.00
-Filled tires to proper pressure(s), incl. spare.
October 11-
Replaced battery in transmitter #1.
October 12-
-Replaced missing screws for driver's side fog light- free.
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1994 855 Turbo, 243k "Honey Badger"
1998 S70 T5M, 287k "The Blue Turd"
2004 S40 2.4i, 197k "Cosmo"
2005 XC90 2.5T AWD, 207k "Apollo 13"
2011 VW Jetta SportWagen TDI 6MT, 93k "Zoe"
1998 S70 T5M, 287k "The Blue Turd"
2004 S40 2.4i, 197k "Cosmo"
2005 XC90 2.5T AWD, 207k "Apollo 13"
2011 VW Jetta SportWagen TDI 6MT, 93k "Zoe"
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cmblackburn
- Posts: 256
- Joined: 7 April 2012
- Year and Model: 1998 S70 T5M
- Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
- Has thanked: 1 time
- Been thanked: 7 times
219,350-
-Replaced back brake pads with Volvo OEM, cleaned shims.
-Replaced oil (Mobil 1 High Mileage Synthetic 5w30) and filter (Purolator)
-Replaced old, green brake fluid (>5 years old) with fresh new dot 3, bled brakes until clear (4 bottles)
-Replaced older style Volvo emblem for new style ordered from Ebay.
-Filled low tires up, 36/38 psi. Were mostly down by 10 psi. Back tires have little to no tread remaining and will be replaced shortly; outer and inner tie rods are no longer any good; will be replaced with Volvo OEM and aligned.
-Replaced back brake pads with Volvo OEM, cleaned shims.
-Replaced oil (Mobil 1 High Mileage Synthetic 5w30) and filter (Purolator)
-Replaced old, green brake fluid (>5 years old) with fresh new dot 3, bled brakes until clear (4 bottles)
-Replaced older style Volvo emblem for new style ordered from Ebay.
-Filled low tires up, 36/38 psi. Were mostly down by 10 psi. Back tires have little to no tread remaining and will be replaced shortly; outer and inner tie rods are no longer any good; will be replaced with Volvo OEM and aligned.
- Attachments
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1994 855 Turbo, 243k "Honey Badger"
1998 S70 T5M, 287k "The Blue Turd"
2004 S40 2.4i, 197k "Cosmo"
2005 XC90 2.5T AWD, 207k "Apollo 13"
2011 VW Jetta SportWagen TDI 6MT, 93k "Zoe"
1998 S70 T5M, 287k "The Blue Turd"
2004 S40 2.4i, 197k "Cosmo"
2005 XC90 2.5T AWD, 207k "Apollo 13"
2011 VW Jetta SportWagen TDI 6MT, 93k "Zoe"
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cmblackburn
- Posts: 256
- Joined: 7 April 2012
- Year and Model: 1998 S70 T5M
- Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
- Has thanked: 1 time
- Been thanked: 7 times
November 25,2012- 219,697
-Replaced upper heater hose with almost new part from junkyard
-Replaced cracked drivers side headlight lens with good used unit
-Replaced all coolant
-Installed wiring for model year 99 side marker lights
-Installed 1999 C70 windshield washer "fan" jets
-Put on "I <3 My Volvo" plate found in junkyard
-Replaced upper heater hose with almost new part from junkyard
-Replaced cracked drivers side headlight lens with good used unit
-Replaced all coolant
-Installed wiring for model year 99 side marker lights
-Installed 1999 C70 windshield washer "fan" jets
-Put on "I <3 My Volvo" plate found in junkyard
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1994 855 Turbo, 243k "Honey Badger"
1998 S70 T5M, 287k "The Blue Turd"
2004 S40 2.4i, 197k "Cosmo"
2005 XC90 2.5T AWD, 207k "Apollo 13"
2011 VW Jetta SportWagen TDI 6MT, 93k "Zoe"
1998 S70 T5M, 287k "The Blue Turd"
2004 S40 2.4i, 197k "Cosmo"
2005 XC90 2.5T AWD, 207k "Apollo 13"
2011 VW Jetta SportWagen TDI 6MT, 93k "Zoe"
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cmblackburn
- Posts: 256
- Joined: 7 April 2012
- Year and Model: 1998 S70 T5M
- Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
- Has thanked: 1 time
- Been thanked: 7 times
11/28/2012-219,723:
-Heater coupler replaced
Heater core O-rings replaced with aftermarket silicone parts
-Heater coupler replaced
Heater core O-rings replaced with aftermarket silicone parts
1994 855 Turbo, 243k "Honey Badger"
1998 S70 T5M, 287k "The Blue Turd"
2004 S40 2.4i, 197k "Cosmo"
2005 XC90 2.5T AWD, 207k "Apollo 13"
2011 VW Jetta SportWagen TDI 6MT, 93k "Zoe"
1998 S70 T5M, 287k "The Blue Turd"
2004 S40 2.4i, 197k "Cosmo"
2005 XC90 2.5T AWD, 207k "Apollo 13"
2011 VW Jetta SportWagen TDI 6MT, 93k "Zoe"
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cmblackburn
- Posts: 256
- Joined: 7 April 2012
- Year and Model: 1998 S70 T5M
- Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
- Has thanked: 1 time
- Been thanked: 7 times
11/30/2012 219,732 miles- ALL cooling hoses replaced with 350 mile OEM Volvo replacement hoses from friend's totaled '98 V70 T5 
12/1/2012 219,745 miles- Inner/Outer tie rods, steering boots replaced with TRW parts/aftermarket boots
-2 new Continental DWS Extremecontact 205/55R16's on the back of the car; Discount Tire
-Front end alignment @ Merchants; almost killed the car and myself (they didn't tighten a lock nut)
Realigned to within perfect specs for a 98 S70.
Car is back to Stage 0.
12/1/2012 219,745 miles- Inner/Outer tie rods, steering boots replaced with TRW parts/aftermarket boots
-2 new Continental DWS Extremecontact 205/55R16's on the back of the car; Discount Tire
-Front end alignment @ Merchants; almost killed the car and myself (they didn't tighten a lock nut)
Realigned to within perfect specs for a 98 S70. Car is back to Stage 0.
1994 855 Turbo, 243k "Honey Badger"
1998 S70 T5M, 287k "The Blue Turd"
2004 S40 2.4i, 197k "Cosmo"
2005 XC90 2.5T AWD, 207k "Apollo 13"
2011 VW Jetta SportWagen TDI 6MT, 93k "Zoe"
1998 S70 T5M, 287k "The Blue Turd"
2004 S40 2.4i, 197k "Cosmo"
2005 XC90 2.5T AWD, 207k "Apollo 13"
2011 VW Jetta SportWagen TDI 6MT, 93k "Zoe"