What did you do to your P2 Volvo today?

Post by **abscate** » 02 Mar 2023, 04:03

Is wheel theft still a thing? I’ve always used brake dust as a deterrent, and its automatically dispensed.

Post by **vtl** » 02 Mar 2023, 07:22

abscate wrote: ↑02 Mar 2023, 04:03 Is wheel theft still a thing? I’ve always used brake dust as a deterrent, and its automatically dispensed.

Darn, I need to start cleaning my old wheels again, otherwise no one will want to steal them and I'll have to pay for disposal.

Post by **volvolugnut** » 02 Mar 2023, 08:12

In equations:
Road Tax=VED=vehicle excise tax(some US states)=vehicle tag fees (some US states)

DVLA=Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency=DMV=Department of Motor Vehicles

Add or correct as needed.

volvolugnut

Post by **BlackBart** » 02 Mar 2023, 08:50

In MT we pay yearly tags based on value. New car tags are quite expensive, but there is no sales tax on the purchase price.

Post by **xHeart** » 02 Mar 2023, 08:59

I'm exploring wheels upgrade for our 2013A XC90. The aftermarket rims are reasonable; some would make a perfect fit. IPD says using gorilla tuner lugs are best; M14 x 1.5 x 30. Is anyone using tuner lugs?

Post by **BlackBart** » 02 Mar 2023, 09:01

volvolugnut wrote: ↑02 Mar 2023, 08:12 Add or correct as needed.
volvolugnut

A DVD is what we used to watch movies on.

Post by **P80GLT** » 03 Mar 2023, 06:34

Booked the car in to my local air-con specialist today not knowing what the outcome would be as the car had been sitting unused in a garage for almost 10 years. The machine was hooked up and first protocol is removal of any gas already in the system. There was nothing extracted which meant all gas in the system had escaped which isn't a good sign, the machine then does a vacuum test which I expected it to fail and was surprised that it passed, a couple of minutes later fresh oil and gas recharged the engine was started with trepidation not knowing if the compressor would kick on. I was relieved when the mechanic told me it was all good and everything was working. Another job ticked off the list.

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Post by **MoVolvos** » 03 Mar 2023, 07:18

P80GLT wrote: ↑03 Mar 2023, 06:34 "the car had been sitting unused in a garage for almost 10 years."

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No wonder it looks new

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Post by **BlackBart** » 03 Mar 2023, 09:15

xHeart wrote: ↑02 Mar 2023, 08:59IPD says using gorilla tuner lugs are best; M14 x 1.5 x 30. Is anyone using tuner lugs?

My knee-jerk reaction to the word tuner makes me assume they're "wobble bolts" to fit a not-quite-right bolt circle of an aftermarket wheel. I don't think that's what you or they are describing here though.

Post by **scot850** » 03 Mar 2023, 09:43

The only pain with the 'tuner lugbolts' is you need the special socket for them. Loose that at your peril!

Neil.

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