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Looking to by V70 what to check? 850

posted by  Keith A on  Mon Sep 8 10:47 CST 2008
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Have found a 2002 V70 turbo for sale at what seems to be a very reasonable price. I have a 96 850 n/a wagon with 300k+ miles. Going to check out the V70. What areas should I pay attention too? What about the turbo? The car has 154K on it and has been dealer serviced. It is ready for timing belt and I will do it myself. Not familure with the turbos and wanting to know what to look out for. As always, thanks for your great input!!!!
Keith







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    Looking to by V70 what to check? 850

    posted by  KlausC on  Mon Sep 8 11:45 CST 2008
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    The timing belt interval for that year is 105K miles. You have another 50K to go. The low pressure turbos are almost bullet proof, but verify the type of oil used, synthetic is required.
    Check the tranny fluid, same place as the 850. This car uses Mobile 3309 fluid, and is different than the PS fluid.
    Has the antifreeze ever been changed, not a dealer service item. Nor is brake fluid.

    If its AWD, the maintenance costs go up.

    Klaus
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    Just driving a 1998 V70R :)







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