850 stalled in flooded street

Cailin · Post by **Cailin** » 12 Jun 2020, 09:25

Thanks everyone for all the helpful suggestions!

I gave in and brought it to a mechanic. They said it did take in some water at the air intake. They got everything dry and it is running (apparently it was running very rough at first, but improved over time). They are going to change the oil this afternoon and we’ll go from there.

Post by **abscate** » 12 Jun 2020, 09:31

Atlantis wheels are preferred for flooded cities

Post by **scot850** » 12 Jun 2020, 10:20

Well be proud that you got as far in getting it going as you did. No shame in asking for professional help either. Some could learn from that (Ahem, that includes me.........)

Glad it sounds like your car may soon be back up and running.

Neil.

Post by **volvolugnut** » 12 Jun 2020, 14:39

abscate wrote: 12 Jun 2020, 09:31 Atlantis wheels are preferred for flooded cities

33 inch tires are perfered by off-roaders when crossing streams. May also be good for Volvos on flooded streets.
volvolugnut

Post by **RickHaleParker** » 13 Jun 2020, 00:46

Cailin · Post by **Cailin** » 13 Jun 2020, 01:09

Rick, that might fall under the “please don’t rub it in” that I said originally... but that said, I forgive you! That’s amazing!

Luckily, my 850 is home and running well. I did have a minor anxiety attack driving it today (my cat had a vet appointment and the afternoon rain, again, created car eating floods) but we survived. (With a few detours.)

Unfortunately, I did see someone stuck in the flood waters today, pretty much exactly where I got stuck (opposite side of the street).

I credit the strength of the old school Volvo engine with the fact that Billy Jean survived my failures.

Post by **abscate** » 13 Jun 2020, 05:08

Two scoops of ice cream, soda water, and a Volvo

Post by **manovlov** » 14 Jun 2020, 04:55

abscate wrote: 13 Jun 2020, 05:08 Two scoops of ice cream, soda water, and a Volvo

Exactement !

Manov

Post by **abscate** » 31 Dec 2020, 05:25

manovlov wrote: 14 Jun 2020, 04:55
abscate wrote: 13 Jun 2020, 05:08 Two scoops of ice cream, soda water, and a Volvo
Exactement !

Manov

When COVID 21 wipes out the world, Manov and I will have each other. And Volvo floats.

Post by **manovlov** » 31 Dec 2020, 18:58

abscate wrote: 31 Dec 2020, 05:25 When COVID 21 wipes out the world, Manov and I will have each other. And Volvo floats.

There is nothing to add.

Excepted, maybe, one or two more Volvo ...

Of course !