- #1374 of 1423
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Re: Rims are black? [jonds]
by qbrozen
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Jun 17, 2009 (4:47 pm)
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Replying to: jonds (Jun 17, 2009 1:09 pm)
Glazed pads is a problem. But, no, it wasn't necessarily due to their composition. They weren't bedded properly. Could happen with any type of brakes.
There really is no way to keep the wheels clean otherwise. I mean, you brake, it produces dust, it sticks to the wheels. Only solution is less dust. That means don't brake/brake less or less dusty pads. I suppose maybe you could get some sort of insert to install behind the wheel to seal it off from the dust.(??) Seems impractical and probably quite unattractive.
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- #1375 of 1423
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Re: !!! I NEED SOME HELP !!! [qbrozen]
by polar_bear
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Jun 26, 2009 (5:58 am)
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Replying to: qbrozen (May 28, 2009 12:33 pm)
Where to I get used 17" RIMs in Canada then for my 2005 XC90
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- #1376 of 1423
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Re: !!! I NEED SOME HELP !!! [polar_bear]
by qbrozen
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Jun 26, 2009 (10:39 am)
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Replying to: polar_bear (Jun 26, 2009 5:58 am)
Ebay?
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- #1377 of 1423
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Noise on bump and road
by nicevision2020
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Jul 01, 2009 (3:39 pm)
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I am hearing some kind of noise coming from the dashboard (like electric short). I am wondering anyone having this trouble at 20k miles.
Another one is seems like coming from transmission. After raising the speed to 40 - 60 miles and leave the gas pedal. I am hearing some high rpm sound. But i looked the dash board RPM showing less than 2K.
Thanks in advance
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- #1378 of 1423
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Synthetic oil
by nicevision2020
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Jul 01, 2009 (3:42 pm)
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Is it good to use Synthetic oil in Volvo XC 90 3.2 AWD 2007 model.
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- #1379 of 1423
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Re: Synthetic oil [nicevision2020]
by qbrozen
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Jul 02, 2009 (8:20 am)
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Replying to: nicevision2020 (Jul 01, 2009 3:42 pm)
There's nothing wrong with using synthetic, if that's what yer asking.
My volvo dealer uses a synthetic blend by default and will use full synthetic if requested.
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- #1380 of 1423
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Re: Maintenance Expectations? [chellgrl]
by abvbynd
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Jul 02, 2009 (11:05 am)
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Replying to: chellgrl (Apr 16, 2009 10:19 am)
I can't speak to any of the other models except the XC90 V8. We run a full synthetic oil (AMSOIL) that I bring to the service. Recently our "dealer" closed and our mechanic moved to a very reliable independent Volvo service facility. We now get all of our service done at this independent (with the exception of warranty service which still must be done by a dealer). Our original tires (Michellins lasted aver 40k, but I have heard others not lasting that long) I am looking at trying the Goodyear ResponsEdge as the come in the 18" size we need. I don't see the maintenance any higher than comparable (BMW, Mercedes, Acura). I also run extended drain periods on all 3 of our Volvos (1998 S70 T5, 2001 S60 T5 and XC90), on the oil (1 year or 15,000-25,000 miles). This has not affected the warranty at all and have never had any engine problems. Look for a good independent Volvo service facility (check with other Volvo owners in your area for recommendations). They are always somewht cheaper. But any warranty or software changes (usually under warranty you must go to a dealer is what I have been told). We have accumulated nearly 1,000,000 miles on our last 4 volvos (our 1985 was traded in a 500,000. Good luck!
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- #1381 of 1423
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Re: Synthetic oil [qbrozen]
by abvbynd
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Jul 02, 2009 (11:18 am)
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Replying to: qbrozen (Jul 02, 2009 8:20 am)
I have used full synthetic oil in our Volvos since 1985 (760 Turbo that I traded in with 500,000 and never had the engine worked on, did replace the turbo at 265,000). We use AMSOIL (not sure I can mention a brand named here) full synthetic and utilize the extended drain intervals of 1 year or 15,000-25,000 miles). We run this oild in 3 different Volvos (1998 S70 T5 (165,000 miles on it), 2001 S60 T5 (85,000 miles on it) and 2005 XC90 V8 (68,000 miles). Have never had an engine failiure or any engine problems. I bring the oil with me for the change (and if I can't use the extended drain period oil filter) which is only availalable for the time being for the 1998, I just have them put in a new filter at the required interval (5,000 or 7,500) and give them a quart to top off the engine. With nearly 1,000,000 miles total on 4 different Volvo's, I have been doing this since 1985 (at that time Volvo wasn't sure I should run synthetic, but let me anyway). For me a true full synthetic is the only and best way to go for your car to last for many years (we had our 1985 until 1998 and nearly 500,000 miles). Good luck!
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- #1382 of 1423
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Re: Maintenance Expectations? [abvbynd]
by steve_ HOST
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Jul 02, 2009 (1:22 pm)
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Replying to: abvbynd (Jul 02, 2009 11:05 am)
Just curious, but how far away is your Volvo dealer now?
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- #1383 of 1423
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Re: Synthetic oil [nicevision2020]
by nicevision2020
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Jul 08, 2009 (2:12 am)
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Replying to: nicevision2020 (Jul 01, 2009 3:42 pm)
thanks for all your response. i will use synthetic oil.
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