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Re: Decision Time [bbrimmer] by dickieputt
Apr 26, 2009 (6:15 pm)
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Replying to: bbrimmer (May 26, 2008 3:23 am)

I owned 1999 6 cylinder S80 (NOT the turbo model). Was real pleased with the 29-30 mpg highway and 25 - 26 around town.
    Fast-forward to now - I own 2005 T5 S80. Turbo makes it peppier on pick up but my mpg is now 30 highway and 20 - 21 around town. So I guess that acceleration power comes right out of the gas tank.
 
  Summary: Turbo = improved acceleration but significant loss in fuel economy.
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Re: Decision Time [dickieputt] by volvomax
Apr 27, 2009 (11:57 am)
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Replying to: dickieputt (Apr 26, 2009 6:15 pm)

i'd be willing to bet you drive the 2.5T more aggressively than you did the 2.9
when you have a sled you don't bother trying to be quick.
IF you drove the 2.5T the same way you did the 2.9 your mileage would be much closer.
You get basically the same highway mileage because you are driving at the same speeds. You must be driving more quickly and accelerating more quickly in town.
Good gas mileage begins with the driver!
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Re: engine performance reduced light [guntergal] by david3299
May 03, 2009 (7:52 pm)
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Replying to: guntergal (Mar 21, 2009 12:37 pm)

I have the same problem iwth my 2001 S80. Did you ever resolved the problem?
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Re: alarm siren [johnlow] by david3299
May 08, 2009 (9:04 am)
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Replying to: johnlow (Mar 28, 2009 3:27 pm)

did you ever locate the siren unit. I too have the same problem.
Thanks
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Re: alarm siren [david3299] by volvowalt13
May 10, 2009 (7:18 pm)
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Replying to: david3299 (May 08, 2009 9:04 am)

No I didn't. It just turned 100K and has the airbag message on that I click off all the time.... I get over 20 MPG to and from work...and its paid for...Thinking about a new S60. or 70....But no hurry.
 
Walt
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Re: Volvo is NOT for life!! It is an OIL LEAKER!! [volvomax] by unhappy99
May 25, 2009 (10:04 am)
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Replying to: volvomax (Dec 19, 2008 12:36 pm)

I fully understand that I should have checked the bottom of the engine.
It is my fault, certainly.
The car looked flawless and I have myself to blame.
Now, the Check Engine red light is on.
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S 80 V8 by doctordick
Jun 15, 2009 (5:31 pm)
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Hey, you out there!
 
Has anyone had any really significant problems with the V8?? I have only about 35K miles and mine runs like a top. Yes, the gas mileage is not great, but it's a V8. Responds like a rabbit and smooth. I just want to be prepared if anyone has had problems. Thanks for your responses. doctor dick.
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Re: S 80 V8 [doctordick] by cet1st
Jun 15, 2009 (6:32 pm)
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Replying to: doctordick (Jun 15, 2009 5:31 pm)

I have a 2007 S80-V8 with 40K miles. My cruise control radar had to be replaced. I use it alot on long trips. The most costly item so far not covered in the warranty, bent rims from the potholes in Chicagoland. I have also switched to Mobil 1 (0w30) synthetic oil to keep it running like a top.
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Replacing 18" rims by cet1st
Jun 15, 2009 (6:49 pm)
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I have a 2007 S80-V8 AWD with 18" rims with are easily bent from potholes on the various roads and highways. So far I have experienced four bent rims within a year. I am considering replacing the 18" rims with 17" rims in order to keep this great car. What advice or considerations should I consider. Lastly, where can I purchase 17" rims (Volvo OEM or after market)?
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Re: Replacing 18" rims [cet1st] by qbrozen
Jun 16, 2009 (6:02 am)
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Replying to: cet1st (Jun 15, 2009 6:49 pm)

Check out tirerack.
 
Also, what pressures are you running in the tires?

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