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Originally Posted by pdrvolvo
i had a v70 that was less than 2 years old that went in for its second service under the warranty.the dealer said the brake fluid should be changed plus the pollon filter and the oil at £12 per litre.in the end a service that is quoted at around £230 ended up at nearly £550.for a start there is no need to change brake fluid unless moisture has got in the system.pollon fliters are a rip off and chargeing for oil by the litre is also a rip off.an oil and filters change plus a brake inspection is all thats needed.servicing cars is NOT rocket science.
peter.
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It is advisable to change standard brake fluid every two years as it is hygroscopic, so absorbs moisture becoming less effective. My Volvo dealership always gives me the option of using oil that I supply. You can source parts like pollen filters from Rufe at very competitive prices:
http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=57125