New Volvo Owner! - Page 2

Apr 9th, 2005, 23:16

Volvo claim that the rear diff oil should not be replaced ever. You do as you like (I change mine every 60000 miles) but there is no drain plug, you'll have to open the diff up and get a new gasket.

As for the fuel filter, I have no direct experience of the inline 6 engines but I have been told that they have only one pump, the one in the tank, and that the filter is located in the engine bay, trace the pipes back from the fuel rail and you should find it.

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1995 Volvo 945 LPT Auto +170k
1991 Volvo 945 GL Auto +150k
1989 Volvo 765 Turbo Auto +150k
1988 Volvo 745 GL +220k

Apr 9th, 2005, 23:17

The pollen filter... not sure you have one. If you do, I would expect it to be underneath the plastic cover by the wipers.

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1995 Volvo 945 LPT Auto +170k
1991 Volvo 945 GL Auto +150k
1989 Volvo 765 Turbo Auto +150k
1988 Volvo 745 GL +220k

sidmon · Apr 10th, 2005, 13:02

Also does anyone know if the different auto transmission mode buttons (Winter, Sport and Economy) are supposed to light up at night? Mine only light up with the orange light to highlight which one is selected at that moment....but you cannot see at night which individiual mode it is that is selected as you cannot see the letter as its not lit up.....are the bulbs blown and if so..how do I replace them.

Apr 10th, 2005, 14:17

I would expect there to be a small bulb inside the push button, your local Volvo dealer could sell you new buttons.

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1995 Volvo 945 LPT Auto +170k
1991 Volvo 945 GL Auto +150k
1989 Volvo 765 Turbo Auto +150k
1988 Volvo 745 GL +220k

sidmon · Apr 11th, 2005, 00:57

Whats the best brane of spark plug for the Volvo putside of main dealer ones. I'm trying to decide between ngk and bosch...I know all my saabs in the past have been recommended ngk and have run perfectly with them, but maybe the volvo's are different??

sidmon · Apr 11th, 2005, 18:49

Also I'm about to change oil, oil, air and fuel filters and spark plugs. What else should I be checking or servicing while i'm at it. Also does anyone know where I can get a good price on fully synthetic oil....halfrauds want an arm and a leg!

Apr 11th, 2005, 21:21

Bosch is crap, NGK is superb. Simple as that.

TheJoyOfSix · Apr 11th, 2005, 21:40

I agree with George, NGK are the best.

Champion are also crap....

ivor940 · Apr 12th, 2005, 10:16

Re Diff Oil draining, you only have to remove the lowest bolt. The oil drains out through the hole. No need to remove whole cover.

Hope this helps .

ivor940

VOC member

Psychobiker · Aug 28th, 2006, 03:20

Door clicks (fixing that tomorrow)
Rattles
Occasional tappet noise (going at that again tomorrow, oil first)
ECT caused major havoc when it broke (first thing you should do when buying an 850)
TRACS and ABS isn't working (don't care)

But oh my GOD is there power in these cars (and I'm poking mine soon)...just to watch Impreza and the like drivers look in confusion as you blast off past them lol. And when you want a smooth ride...no problem!

L

Apr 9th, 2005, 23:16	#11
George Holmer Guest Location:	RE: New Volvo Owner! Volvo claim that the rear diff oil should not be replaced ever. You do as you like (I change mine every 60000 miles) but there is no drain plug, you'll have to open the diff up and get a new gasket. As for the fuel filter, I have no direct experience of the inline 6 engines but I have been told that they have only one pump, the one in the tank, and that the filter is located in the engine bay, trace the pipes back from the fuel rail and you should find it. ------------------------------ 1995 Volvo 945 LPT Auto +170k 1991 Volvo 945 GL Auto +150k 1989 Volvo 765 Turbo Auto +150k 1988 Volvo 745 GL +220k

Apr 9th, 2005, 23:17	#12
George Holmer Guest Location:	RE: New Volvo Owner! The pollen filter... not sure you have one. If you do, I would expect it to be underneath the plastic cover by the wipers. ------------------------------ 1995 Volvo 945 LPT Auto +170k 1991 Volvo 945 GL Auto +150k 1989 Volvo 765 Turbo Auto +150k 1988 Volvo 745 GL +220k

Apr 10th, 2005, 13:02	#13
sidmon Member Last Online: Jun 30th, 2015 12:04 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Near Birmingham	RE: New Volvo Owner! Also does anyone know if the different auto transmission mode buttons (Winter, Sport and Economy) are supposed to light up at night? Mine only light up with the orange light to highlight which one is selected at that moment....but you cannot see at night which individiual mode it is that is selected as you cannot see the letter as its not lit up.....are the bulbs blown and if so..how do I replace them.

Apr 10th, 2005, 14:17	#14
George Holmer Guest Location:	RE: New Volvo Owner! I would expect there to be a small bulb inside the push button, your local Volvo dealer could sell you new buttons. ------------------------------ 1995 Volvo 945 LPT Auto +170k 1991 Volvo 945 GL Auto +150k 1989 Volvo 765 Turbo Auto +150k 1988 Volvo 745 GL +220k

Apr 11th, 2005, 00:57	#15
sidmon Member Last Online: Jun 30th, 2015 12:04 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Near Birmingham	RE: New Volvo Owner! Whats the best brane of spark plug for the Volvo putside of main dealer ones. I'm trying to decide between ngk and bosch...I know all my saabs in the past have been recommended ngk and have run perfectly with them, but maybe the volvo's are different??

Apr 11th, 2005, 18:49	#16
sidmon Member Last Online: Jun 30th, 2015 12:04 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Near Birmingham	RE: New Volvo Owner! Also I'm about to change oil, oil, air and fuel filters and spark plugs. What else should I be checking or servicing while i'm at it. Also does anyone know where I can get a good price on fully synthetic oil....halfrauds want an arm and a leg!

Apr 11th, 2005, 21:21	#17
George Holmer Guest Location:	RE: New Volvo Owner! Bosch is crap, NGK is superb. Simple as that.

Apr 11th, 2005, 21:40	#18
TheJoyOfSix N.F.I Last Online: Oct 28th, 2023 23:33 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Belper View Photos By: TheJoyOfSix	RE: New Volvo Owner! I agree with George, NGK are the best. Champion are also crap.... __________________

Apr 12th, 2005, 10:16	#19
ivor940 Master Member Last Online: Sep 16th, 2013 07:55 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Malahide View Photos By: ivor940	RE: New Volvo Owner! Re Diff Oil draining, you only have to remove the lowest bolt. The oil drains out through the hole. No need to remove whole cover. Hope this helps . ivor940 VOC member

Aug 28th, 2006, 03:20	#20
Psychobiker Member Last Online: Aug 21st, 2008 10:22 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Loughrea	Door clicks (fixing that tomorrow) Rattles Occasional tappet noise (going at that again tomorrow, oil first) ECT caused major havoc when it broke (first thing you should do when buying an 850) TRACS and ABS isn't working (don't care) But oh my GOD is there power in these cars (and I'm poking mine soon)...just to watch Impreza and the like drivers look in confusion as you blast off past them lol. And when you want a smooth ride...no problem! L

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