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#336 of 491 Oil Filter OEM vs. Aftermarket by dwiner Jun 29, 2004 (12:48 pm)
Does anyone know what the OEM is for the standard white Volvo oil filter used up till 2000 or so? I'm guessing it is either Mann or Bosch, (maybe both). Anyone with positive experience using either Mann or Bosch instead of the Volvo brand?
#337 of 491 by lancerfixer Jun 30, 2004 (6:52 pm)
I'm fairly certain it's a Mann filter. The '98 S/V70 used the 850 style filter; the switch to the cartridge filter came with the '99s.
#338 of 491 oil filters by volvomax Jul 01, 2004 (8:45 am)
The cartridge style filters apply to the P2 cars, the S80, S60, new V70 etc. The S70, old V70, C70 retained the old style filters.
#339 of 491 Volvo 850 by katy123 Aug 05, 2004 (12:59 pm)
I found an 850 sedan for sale. I'm unsure about the true mechanical history but my brother is a mechanic so I think I'll have him check out the engine. The car is a 94 and has 113,000 miles on it and it's an automatic. Help with any suggestions as to what we should look for when checking out the engine and such, even though my brother's a mech. I know he's never worked on a Volvo. They're asking $3,000 but the car need's front brakes badly and also new front tires.... any suggestions as to what i should do? or bid? Thanks.
#340 of 491 by lancerfixer Aug 05, 2004 (2:53 pm)
Run. Run away.   The owner can't produce service records, and it needs tires and brakes badly...that points to a poorly maintained car, which means I'm willing to bet that the timing belt's never been replaced. In these cars, a timing belt failure means catastrophic engine failure (the cost of which would exceed the purchase price of the car.)   850s can be great cars...if they've been maintaned. There's certainly no shortage of 850s out there, so wait and find a good one that you won't immediately have to sink money into.   I say look elsewhere in this case, but a properly maintaned 850 can be a great car for not a lot of money.
#341 of 491 Used 850 wagon for first vehicle? by cccjsmooth Aug 28, 2004 (6:58 pm)
Hello all. I'm getting my license in a couple of months, and my parents have... bittersweet feelings about my new independence. Of course, my own means of transportation, but the worries that come along with it. For now, I practice on my dad's '00 Solara SLEV6. I was looking at the 850 wagon for my first car because they seem to be highly regarded as safe vehicles (something my parents are definitely looking for). Plus, alot of upperclassmen at my highschool have them, and they kinda have this retro (coolness) aura about them. I just wanted some feedback on this car. Would a used '94-'97 make a good first car for a safe driver (or I'd like to think) :p like myself? What are the pricing that should be expected? (Leaning towards $11.5k or less) PLEASE post replies! Thanks. Replies to this message: lancerfixer (Aug 28, 2004 8:42 pm)
#342 of 491 Re: Used 850 wagon for first vehicle? [cccjsmooth] by lancerfixer Aug 28, 2004 (8:42 pm)
Replying to: cccjsmooth (Aug 28, 2004 6:58 pm) See my above post. 850s are great cars...if they've been maintained. I certainly wouldn't hesitate to buy one for my kids (driving is a LONG way off for them, though...) and $11.5k could move you well into S/V70 territory. It'll certainly be more than enough to find a fine example of an 850...keep in mind that the sedans go for a good bit less, if you want to save money (and what teenager doesn't, unless it's their parents'...)   Good luck.
#343 of 491 Re: manifold hose by nats58 Sep 23, 2004 (7:47 am)
Replying to: kcram (May 25, 2004 5:03 pm) Love my 97 850glt wagon. While not happy about last year's "fluke" (quote from Volvo NA) cracked cylinder head at 75K miles, bit the bullet and repaired. Not so happy about today's "broken" manifold intake hose (labeled as "rare" by Volvo). Has anyone else had either of these problems? NSH
#344 of 491 more 97 850 woes by nats58 Sep 23, 2004 (2:34 pm)
And now (see manifold note) am told cv boots are going/gone - and that 550 is what it takes to repair them. I never thought a Volvo would turn out to be such a money pit - it was a great first 5 years though before it became a sinkhole.
#345 of 491 97 850 by typesix Sep 30, 2004 (12:24 pm)
I spray the CV boots once a year with silicone so that they stay soft and flexible. None have cracked yet, I have had to replace CV joints when they started clicking at 150,000 for passenger side and 200,000 miles for driver side.

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