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How long do 2.4 turbos last?

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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byeboy
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Joined: 5 September 2011
Year and Model: 850R, 1997
Location: Texas

Re: How long do 2.4 turbos last?

Post by byeboy »

The "S" position is not a Turbo Boost, but rather allows the car to accelerate more aggressively via transmission shift management. It should always be used in hilly terrain, pulling a trailer, heavily loaded, etc. to let the engine operate more effectively in its 'power band'. It ends up in the same final ratio gearing once you are up to speed.

I have friends who use the "S" position all the time, as it makes the car a much more spirited driver...as with all things, it seems...'you play /you pay'..gas mileage will suffer some, but that really depends more your driving habits than just that switch.

I say try it, you'll like it!

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