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2937 messages, Last post on Nov 06, 2009 at 7:19 AM
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Hi folks, Just purchased a 2006 Volvo as above. Formerly a VOLVO UK owned car and has a mere 6500 miles on it. It has the D5 2.4 ltr 185bhp diesel mated to the 6-spd Geartronic and all the usual toys and a wonderful sound system, (for a standard fit).  Performance is "brisk", particularly in the mid-range with its 295lbft of torque and I'm getting to love the beast. Comfort and enjoyment.  If you guys don't get this engine in USA you are truly missing out. 
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I've done 60 miles service to my 2002 S60 myself. I just don't know how to reset message indicator on dashboard saing "regular service required". Could I do it myself or should I go to a dealer for it? Thanks in advance |
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Can anyone tell me the steps to reset my computer after doing an oil change? I am changing the oil myself and do not know how to rest the computer. Also, how much oil goes in this car? Thanks |
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My mechanic has told me that I need to replace my Turbo at a cost of ~$1600. I noticed small oil drops that my car is leaking and apparently that is b/c the Turbo is cracked. I need to fix it now at 90k before it starts injecting oil into the engine. Does this sound right to you? Thank you, Kate |
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Replying to: katezk (Dec 13, 2007 1:37 pm) this is a simple repair. It is unheard of for the Turbo housing to crack. I would get a second opinion if I were you.
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Replying to: volvomax (Dec 13, 2007 3:16 pm) Thanks so much! This is a mechanic that I generally trust, so maybe I am misunderstanding/not relating the situation correctly. Does the Turbo wear out? Or anything around it? Apparently the problem is that if I don't fix it, ultimately the oil that is collecting in the Turbo will start getting injected into the engine. If you have any other thoughts they are most appreciated. Although I don't want to overimpose! thanks, Kate
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Replying to: katezk (Dec 13, 2007 7:07 pm) I'm not saying your mechanic is trying to rip you off or anything of that nature. It just could be a mistake on his part because he sees... what? maybe 2 volvos a year and probably at no time in his career has he seen a volvo with the problem you are having. So, essentially, he is making his best guess. As much as we'd like to believe it, mechanics are no infallible and there is, many times, alot of guesswork involved in repairs. A "cracked" turbo at 90k miles is highly unlikely, especially a low-pressure, low-stressed turbo like you have in your volvo. A turbo can develop problems, usually the bearing goes bad, but that is only if it is mistreated. Have you been performing regular oil changes? Do you park and turn off your car IMMEDIATELY after alot of hard accelerating or high rpm (ie, highway) driving? Oh, and oil getting injected into the engine won't really harm anything, unless its a crazy amount of oil, which, again, is highly unlikely. If it does find its way into the impeller which then shoots it into the intercooler, which then has to find its way all the way through the intercooler and into the intake ... which just doesn't sound likely to me ... it would just get burned up during the combustion process. |
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Replying to: katezk (Dec 13, 2007 7:07 pm) As I said, this is a simple repair. If you starve the Turbo unit of oil it will eventually seize up,and will need to be replaced. I would take the car to a Volvo dealer or Volvo specialist for a more complete diagnosis. |
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| Consumer Reports gives the Volvo S60 a high (but not its highest) rating overall. I need a Volvo for the ergonomic driver's power seat. I could be happy with either the S60 or the new c30. I really don't want to get a C30 though because it's too new to know how reliable it is. I like the style, the safety, and the MPG of the S60. I have not read many reliability complaints from owners in this forum or others. Am thinking of getting a 2007 S60 FWD (new). Am I right that this appears to be a very reliable car? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. | |
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Replying to: massimo1 (Dec 23, 2007 10:48 pm) I don't know what the MPG is per Volvo, but I live in LA and do mostly city driving i.e., 10-30 mph most of the time. My MPG is averaging 16-17. No matter what gasoline grade I put in. I'm not thrilled by this. I believe it was touted as doing better than this. Otherwise, it's a solid car, not bad-looking car, great in a rear-impact due to fabulous headrests (and maybe in 2007 they fixed the side-impact problem with your right leg prone to hit the steering column. Anyone? Good luck! |
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