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Farewell to my XC V70-XC70 1998

posted by  Fribblehead on  Mon Nov 14 17:58 CST 2011
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After some hard debate and thinking I traded my 98 XC in to the local dealer. I have a used 07 S60 2.5T in its place.

It was a tough choice, getting rid of a car that was incredible in the snow but I had some things needing attention. Alternator was whining, lower left control arm, drivers heated seat element (I know...once you have it you need it :) and then the non working AC...evap sprung a leak and the compressor needed a little bread tag fix. Knowing the repair of the above items would run some sweet cash, and paired with the fact I needed new snows I decided it was time to move on.

Again a very tough choice and the local dealer stated he was actually going to use the car in his family, but I have to say "oh, hello S60"

Despite still being a LPT I have to say it has way more to give than the XC in all aspects of acceleration. I know its due to the fact maybe I needed a tune on the XC, the turbo may be a little tired, and the S60 having a 5spd auto with no AWD...but still its quite fun. Handling is a dream and its nice an tight when cornering.

So, now, lots to learn in the S60 thread so I guess I will see you all there! Trying to figure out why both the filler cap and book states Volvo recommends Castrol. Either a marketing ploy or perhaps a legit reason? I was going to do a nice AutoRX treatment and then start running Mobil 1 but have to learn why not only the book says Castrol, but also the filler cap?

Thanks to the contributing members in the x70 thread that have helped me, its much appreciated!

Regards
Steve








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    Farewell to my XC V70-XC70 1998

    posted by  Woodstock on  Thu Dec 1 15:55 CST 2011
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    I still had the same car a year ago. 98 V70XC. I loved that car. Looked near new until the end. Took it to 250kmi, and then hit a bunch of firewood on the highway. That did it in. It tweaked the AWD. I replaced it with a 04 V70 5 Speed stick. I agree that these later models have a noticably greater output!

    I always thought about making a list of the "fixes" that I routinley apllied to my old V70XC. I know many of the purists here would not hear of doing some of the fixes I did, but hey, it worked! and most of the time they were quick and free!

    sticking key? I carried a mini novelty baseball bat, and 3 light taps on the shifter handle and they key came right out...

    Passenger door snapping? I just unbolted the stay. Fixed. No snap, and the door couldnt open past the catch.

    Air pump bad? get a bmw pump, or any other pierburg make, and just switch the covers.

    I have already forgotten most of the other quick fixes....







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    Farewell to my XC V70-XC70 1998

    posted by  KlausC on  Mon Nov 14 20:56 CST 2011
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    Your new S60 does not need an AutoRx treatment. Just use any brand of suitable synthetic motor oil. The filter needs a special tool to remove the reusable cover and you can buy them at most autoparts stores. Mann still makes the paper cartridge for the filter, FCPGroton sells them.

    Klaus
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      Farewell to my XC V70-XC70 1998

      posted by  Fribblehead on  Wed Nov 16 09:00 CST 2011
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      I am going to start running M1 Ow40 or 5w30 in her. I am going to wait another week and run the fresh Kendall oil that was put in just so I don't feel bad wasting it too much.

      I was going to but the tool on either FCP or IPD and a handful of filters.

      Steve







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