S40 (New) General : - Photos Wanted

mjcourtney · Aug 19th, 2007, 09:40

As some of you may know, i'm having a few problems with oil consumption on my S40.

One of the things that Volvo have said is that the sooty residue on my exhaust is 'perfectly normal for the age of my car'. (see attachment here: http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/attach...2&d=1184591896 )

I don't believe this for a second, as I have seen much older cars with totally clean exhausts.

If anyone is feeling really generous, and has some free time, would you mind taking a photo of your exhaust for me and sending me a copy? My car is a 2004 1.8, and has done 27,000 miles. So I would ideally like a photo of a car that is similar age and same or higher mileage. (bit of an ask I know, but i would really appreciate any help!)

Thanks for all the help so far

PM me for my email.

Cheers,

Matt

mjcourtney · Aug 21st, 2007, 21:34

Is anyone able to help?

JSeaman · Aug 22nd, 2007, 07:24

Don't have a picture with me but I wouldn't worry too much about that. Sooty deposits are not that unusual. A far more useful test is to pop out your plugs and have a look at them (attach pictures if you can). They will tell you if you are running rich/lean

mjcourtney · Aug 22nd, 2007, 09:45

ah ok, i will try and get the plugs out over the weekend and will post a picture.

Aug 19th, 2007, 09:40	#1
mjcourtney VOC Member Last Online: Feb 24th, 2014 18:11 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Isle of Wight	Photos Wanted As some of you may know, i'm having a few problems with oil consumption on my S40. One of the things that Volvo have said is that the sooty residue on my exhaust is 'perfectly normal for the age of my car'. (see attachment here: http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/attach...2&d=1184591896 ) I don't believe this for a second, as I have seen much older cars with totally clean exhausts. If anyone is feeling really generous, and has some free time, would you mind taking a photo of your exhaust for me and sending me a copy? My car is a 2004 1.8, and has done 27,000 miles. So I would ideally like a photo of a car that is similar age and same or higher mileage. (bit of an ask I know, but i would really appreciate any help!) Thanks for all the help so far PM me for my email. Cheers, Matt

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Aug 21st, 2007, 21:34	#2
mjcourtney VOC Member Last Online: Feb 24th, 2014 18:11 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Isle of Wight	Is anyone able to help?

Aug 22nd, 2007, 07:24	#3
JSeaman Senior Member Last Online: Oct 20th, 2013 20:24 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Derbyshire	Don't have a picture with me but I wouldn't worry too much about that. Sooty deposits are not that unusual. A far more useful test is to pop out your plugs and have a look at them (attach pictures if you can). They will tell you if you are running rich/lean

Aug 22nd, 2007, 09:45	#4
mjcourtney VOC Member Last Online: Feb 24th, 2014 18:11 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Isle of Wight	ah ok, i will try and get the plugs out over the weekend and will post a picture.

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