XC70 buying advice please

S60D5-185 · Feb 25th, 2016, 16:16

Hi, I have seen an Early 2005 Volvo Xc70 D5 Geartronic for sale that I really like the look of and am almost certain to buy as it will be ideal to pull my caravan.

The car has covered 155K and has a perfect FSH . Presumably if looked after, the car at this mileage should have a fair bit of life left in it?

Although this car is a 54 plate facelift model will it have the 163 non DPF engine or the later E4 engine. I have not seen under the bonnet for engine cover colour.

I intend doing a complete transmission sump dump and flush as well as replace the cambelt and associated rollers and auxiliary belt but wondered if there is anything else to consider at this stage. Obviously Oil and filter as well as fuel filter will be done immediately.

I understand that the transmission oil is a very specific spec so can someone tell me what I should buy please.

I am very familiar with the D5 engine having owned my 06 S60 D5 for 6 years but that was manual and this is the first geartronic that I have had any dealings with so any advice would be very welcome.

All I need now is an XC70 towbar and electrics if anyone is selling one.

Feb 25th, 2016, 16:16	#1
S60D5-185 Me ? Surely Not! Last Online: Apr 5th, 2024 16:23 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: 2007 Volvo XC90 D5 Geartronic. South of Hadrians Wall.	XC70 buying advice please Hi, I have seen an Early 2005 Volvo Xc70 D5 Geartronic for sale that I really like the look of and am almost certain to buy as it will be ideal to pull my caravan. The car has covered 155K and has a perfect FSH . Presumably if looked after, the car at this mileage should have a fair bit of life left in it? Although this car is a 54 plate facelift model will it have the 163 non DPF engine or the later E4 engine. I have not seen under the bonnet for engine cover colour. I intend doing a complete transmission sump dump and flush as well as replace the cambelt and associated rollers and auxiliary belt but wondered if there is anything else to consider at this stage. Obviously Oil and filter as well as fuel filter will be done immediately. I understand that the transmission oil is a very specific spec so can someone tell me what I should buy please. I am very familiar with the D5 engine having owned my 06 S60 D5 for 6 years but that was manual and this is the first geartronic that I have had any dealings with so any advice would be very welcome. All I need now is an XC70 towbar and electrics if anyone is selling one. __________________ “Do the right thing. It will gratify some people and astonish the rest.” – Mark Twain 😊 2007 Volvo XC90 D5 SE Geartronic

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