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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 »

January 6, 2018 - 291,950 miles

Tires replaced at Meineke Car Care Center #496 - Jonestown Rd, Harrisburg
205/50R-16 SUMITOMO HTR A/S P02
4 Wheel Alignment performed
'All my money is gone and I have an old Volvo.' - Bamse's Turbo Underpants

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polskamafia mjl
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Post by polskamafia mjl »

January 12, 2018 - 292,067miles

Installed genuine Volvo Upper torque rod mount and Lemforder torque rod bushing
'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
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polskamafia mjl
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Post by polskamafia mjl »

May 10, 2018 - 293,139miles

Replaced broken cam position sensor with Meyle unit from FCP
Old sensor tested in car to confirm failure
'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
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Year and Model: 1995 Volvo 854 T-5R
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Post by polskamafia mjl »

July 1, 2018 - 293,831 miles

Replaced driver and passenger side parking brake cables PN: 55439756 from FCP
Driver side parking brake still does not function
'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
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Post by polskamafia mjl »

July 13, 2018 - 293,943 miles

Passed inspection at Vastine's Auto Service
'All my money is gone and I have an old Volvo.' - Bamse's Turbo Underpants

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polskamafia mjl
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Post by polskamafia mjl »

April 13, 2019 - 298,889 miles

Oil change
Rotella T6 5-40 oil
Mann filter
New gasket on plug

Coolant top off

Power steering fluid top off
'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
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Post by polskamafia mjl »

April 21, 2019 - 299,026 miles

Tire rotation

Noticed cracking in inner CV boot on passenger side less than 3 years after installation
'All my money is gone and I have an old Volvo.' - Bamse's Turbo Underpants

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janialambar
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Year and Model: 2019 XC40
Location: SC
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Post by janialambar »

07/28/2019
change the Mobil and check the break.

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janialambar
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Post by janialambar »

Plan to change the headlight next month, first week.

polskamafia mjl
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Post by polskamafia mjl »

December 7th, 2019 - 302,553 miles

Replaced rear passenger side caliper
Replaced short section of hard line near the caliper
Bled both rear calipers
'All my money is gone and I have an old Volvo.' - Bamse's Turbo Underpants

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Previous: 1996 Volvo 850 GLT - Totaled

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