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First Impressions and Questions of a New to Me V70 V70-XC70 2001

posted by  KlausC on  Sun Oct 24 07:55 CST 2010
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LOL, I like well worded posts that have a lot of info.

Yes, you need new shocks and struts but just buy the cheaper OEM, sachs/boge. Make sure you do not have Nivomats in the rear first.

Get new IPD sway bar endlinks when you do the above.

Keep using synthetic, unless you want to run a quart of AutoRx through the system for 1,000 miles to get rid of all of the gunk.

Clean the PTC nipple to restore engine vacuum. Consider replacing all of the vacuum hoses, at least the elbows that are probably cracking by now.

Do not worry about the turbo until it stops working. The 13psi is not a lot of boost, just helpful.

Use 89 octane at a minimum. Not only does it burn slower, the major companies have better cleaning additives in mid and premium grades.

If the tranny fluid has not been flushed in the last 50K miles, do that.

Never take your car to a fast oil change place. DIY.

Klaus
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