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P80 esoterica thread

Help, Advice and DIY Tutorials on Volvo's P80 platform cars -- Volvo's 1990s "bread and butter" cars -- powered by the ubiquitous and durable Volvo inline 5-cylinder engine.

1992 - 1997 850, including 850 R, 850 T-5R, 850 T-5, 850 GLT
1997 - 2000 S70, S70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70, V70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70-XC
1997 - 2004 C70

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P80 esoterica thread

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Post your P80 Volvo weird things here, don’t forget things thattherapy has successfully brought you to accept as normal....
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After you fill the tank, the miles to empty function ramps up at about 5 miles Per second until it reaches the full tank reading of 505 miles on my car
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Dash squeak is a feature, not a problem
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What use is a coffee cup holder that dumps your coffee when you open the console?
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ZionXIX wrote: 09 Apr 2019, 21:52 Dash squeak is a feature, not a problem
True!
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Post by Clemens »

All the weird squaking and knocking sounds that come from under the car once in a while (or mile) just proof that the suspension is still there.
A new Lexus wouldn´t give me that feedback, so this is a feature as well ...
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My door panels only need 2 clips to stay in place.
The fact that the rear hatch needs to be pushed down hard to lock is just a way to test my strength.
My warning lights aren't in sync with the dash board turn signals but that's just to remind me that nothing is perfect and it's okay
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A will to survive like no other vehicle. Drove for several miles without oil....twice....in the same day. Survived a tornado and started right up after sitting exposed to the elements for 2 years.
Scarlett: 1996 850 Turbo Wagon in Reagent Red Pearl ~210K mi
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Ember: 2005 XC90 2.5T FWD in Ruby Red Metallic ~83K mi *Newest addition to the fleet*
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Having to slam the tailgate multiple times to get it to properly latch is just an exercise. My Volvo just wants to keep me active!
00 V70R Venetian Red/Charcoal M56 Swapped 214k
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bmdubya1198 wrote: 10 Apr 2019, 07:35 Having to slam the tailgate multiple times to get it to properly latch is just an exercise. My Volvo just wants to keep me active!
I think it's a way of life, a personal religion, teaches perseverance and keeps the body in shape
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