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1995 850 t5-R

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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.
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polskamafia mjl
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Year and Model: 1995 Volvo 854 T-5R
Location: Hershey, PA
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Post by polskamafia mjl »

September 23, 2013 - 211,100mi

Replaced spoiler brake light with new brake light assembly from Volvo dealer
'All my money is gone and I have an old Volvo.' - Bamse's Turbo Underpants

Current: 1995 Volvo 850 T-5R Manual - Bringing it back from the brink of death
Previous: 1996 Volvo 850 GLT - Totaled

polskamafia mjl
Posts: 2640
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Year and Model: 1995 Volvo 854 T-5R
Location: Hershey, PA
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Post by polskamafia mjl »

October 10, 2013 - 211,8XXmi

Replaced front brake hoses with temporary units from Advanced Auto Parts

Bled brakes at all 4 corners with ATE Super Blue Racing Brake Fluid (which is apparently illegal in the U.S. as of August 2013 -> http://hooniverse.com/2013/08/16/brakin ... tribution/).

Replaced missing upper intake manifold bolt with new bolt from IPD.

Replaced broken washer fluid reservoir cap with new one from IPD.
'All my money is gone and I have an old Volvo.' - Bamse's Turbo Underpants

Current: 1995 Volvo 850 T-5R Manual - Bringing it back from the brink of death
Previous: 1996 Volvo 850 GLT - Totaled

polskamafia mjl
Posts: 2640
Joined: 01 Apr 2009, 01:10
Year and Model: 1995 Volvo 854 T-5R
Location: Hershey, PA
Has thanked: 19 times
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Post by polskamafia mjl »

October 9, 2013 - 211,959mi

Passed inspection (emissions & inspection) at Monro Muffler/Brake, N Atherton, State College
'All my money is gone and I have an old Volvo.' - Bamse's Turbo Underpants

Current: 1995 Volvo 850 T-5R Manual - Bringing it back from the brink of death
Previous: 1996 Volvo 850 GLT - Totaled

polskamafia mjl
Posts: 2640
Joined: 01 Apr 2009, 01:10
Year and Model: 1995 Volvo 854 T-5R
Location: Hershey, PA
Has thanked: 19 times
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Post by polskamafia mjl »

October 14, 2013 - 212,006mi

Replaced gear shift lever light

Replaced window switch pack with new used unit

Adjusted slack in e-brake cable
'All my money is gone and I have an old Volvo.' - Bamse's Turbo Underpants

Current: 1995 Volvo 850 T-5R Manual - Bringing it back from the brink of death
Previous: 1996 Volvo 850 GLT - Totaled

polskamafia mjl
Posts: 2640
Joined: 01 Apr 2009, 01:10
Year and Model: 1995 Volvo 854 T-5R
Location: Hershey, PA
Has thanked: 19 times
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Post by polskamafia mjl »

October 23, 2013 - 112,344mi

Wiper arms replaced, metal stops ground down

New wipers (Bosch Evolution)

Oil Change @ VIOC
- Valvoline Semi Synthetic Blend 5W30
- Mann Filter

Drain and Fill with Mobil 1 Synthetic ATF (4 qts)
'All my money is gone and I have an old Volvo.' - Bamse's Turbo Underpants

Current: 1995 Volvo 850 T-5R Manual - Bringing it back from the brink of death
Previous: 1996 Volvo 850 GLT - Totaled

polskamafia mjl
Posts: 2640
Joined: 01 Apr 2009, 01:10
Year and Model: 1995 Volvo 854 T-5R
Location: Hershey, PA
Has thanked: 19 times
Been thanked: 21 times

Post by polskamafia mjl »

November 5, 2013 - 113,074mi

Replaced Front O2 Sensor with Bosch 15097 Oxygen Sensor
'All my money is gone and I have an old Volvo.' - Bamse's Turbo Underpants

Current: 1995 Volvo 850 T-5R Manual - Bringing it back from the brink of death
Previous: 1996 Volvo 850 GLT - Totaled

polskamafia mjl
Posts: 2640
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Year and Model: 1995 Volvo 854 T-5R
Location: Hershey, PA
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Post by polskamafia mjl »

November 12, 2013 - 113,xxxmi

Exhaust leak behind cat repaired at Midas in State College.
'All my money is gone and I have an old Volvo.' - Bamse's Turbo Underpants

Current: 1995 Volvo 850 T-5R Manual - Bringing it back from the brink of death
Previous: 1996 Volvo 850 GLT - Totaled

polskamafia mjl
Posts: 2640
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Post by polskamafia mjl »

February 2, 2014 - 216292mi

Rotated Tires (Front to Back)
'All my money is gone and I have an old Volvo.' - Bamse's Turbo Underpants

Current: 1995 Volvo 850 T-5R Manual - Bringing it back from the brink of death
Previous: 1996 Volvo 850 GLT - Totaled

polskamafia mjl
Posts: 2640
Joined: 01 Apr 2009, 01:10
Year and Model: 1995 Volvo 854 T-5R
Location: Hershey, PA
Has thanked: 19 times
Been thanked: 21 times

Post by polskamafia mjl »

February 20, 2014 - 216,652mi

Passenger side front tire replaced with General G-Max AS-03 (205/50R-16) at Midas in State College.

Ventus V4's no longer in production. :(
'All my money is gone and I have an old Volvo.' - Bamse's Turbo Underpants

Current: 1995 Volvo 850 T-5R Manual - Bringing it back from the brink of death
Previous: 1996 Volvo 850 GLT - Totaled

polskamafia mjl
Posts: 2640
Joined: 01 Apr 2009, 01:10
Year and Model: 1995 Volvo 854 T-5R
Location: Hershey, PA
Has thanked: 19 times
Been thanked: 21 times

Post by polskamafia mjl »

March 10, 2014 - 217,427mi

Oil change @ VIOC
- Valvoline MaxLife (Semi Synthetic) 5W30
- Mann Filter

Broken EVAP hose near fuel filter noted
'All my money is gone and I have an old Volvo.' - Bamse's Turbo Underpants

Current: 1995 Volvo 850 T-5R Manual - Bringing it back from the brink of death
Previous: 1996 Volvo 850 GLT - Totaled

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