Got myself an 850 GLT - Page 15

forbsie09 · Mar 22nd, 2021, 15:23

That 850 looks so n ice, it does suit silver
I hope you haven't got flat spots on the tyres after sitting so long in the garage

4x4 · Mar 22nd, 2021, 17:19

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Originally Posted by forbsie09

...I hope you haven't got flat spots on the tyres after sitting so long in the garage

No problem with flat spots, just inflate the tyres to 40psi before tucking away for winter hibernation

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Originally Posted by Derek UK

When you get out and about perhaps you will post a review of your camera set up and give details of the models you are using etc. Thanks in anticipation.

This is a screenshot of what the two cameras capture at the same time, the rear camera records about a second later than the front one

4x4 · Mar 25th, 2021, 10:28

When the 850 came out of the MOT station the tester parked the car out on the street whilst I paid for the test. When I went out to the car a few minutes later the battery was flat and I had to ask the garage for a jump start, so it was new battery time for the 850.

I've kept the battery topped up throughout the winter with my CTek but as I suspected these LION batteries are utter junk and not very good

I decided to fit the biggest battery that would fit in the space (096) and while I had the battery out I cleaned the leaves and spider webs from the battery tray

BorderVolvo · Mar 25th, 2021, 12:57

Lion, from euro car parts I think.....yes not the best!

5 year guarantee on the Yuasa should do the trick

Luxobarge · Mar 25th, 2021, 15:30

Mine's got a Lion battery - absolute pile of poo, never again. You should be fine with the Yuasa.

Joseph Martin · Mar 25th, 2021, 16:06

I've used a Lion battery between my 850 T-5 and my 850 TDI (same battery), I am in the process of taking it back for the THIRD time to Euros. Rotten quality.

Kev0607 · Mar 25th, 2021, 16:12

Yuasa batteries are great. Good choice.

4x4 · Mar 25th, 2021, 17:31

Last Yuasa battery I had was on my Audi A8 which was there for 11 years before I sold the car and it was still working perfectly.

My genuine Volvo XC90 battery is still going strong after 11 years and my wife's Mini battery is still going at 13 years

BorderVolvo · Mar 25th, 2021, 19:59

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Originally Posted by Joseph Martin

I am in the process of taking it back for the THIRD time to Euros. Rotten quality.

I'd think your nearest branch of Euro isn't too local ?!

Joseph Martin · Mar 25th, 2021, 21:31

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I'd think your nearest branch of Euro isn't too local ?!

You're correct, it's a bit of a jaunt! Pre covid I was on the mainland weekly though, bit more grounded nowadays.

Mar 25th, 2021, 12:57	#144
BorderVolvo Member Last Online: Apr 27th, 2024 12:20 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: North of Jedburgh	Lion, from euro car parts I think.....yes not the best! 5 year guarantee on the Yuasa should do the trick __________________ V70 2.4 Phase 1.....2435cc.....Registered 31/3/2000.....Leather,AC,CC,etc!.....182k

Mar 25th, 2021, 15:30	#145
Luxobarge Premier Member Last Online: Apr 26th, 2024 09:37 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Horne (Nr. Horley)	Mine's got a Lion battery - absolute pile of poo, never again. You should be fine with the Yuasa. __________________ Some people are like Slinkies, they serve no useful purpose but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them downstairs.

Mar 25th, 2021, 16:06	#146
Joseph Martin Master Member Last Online: Apr 26th, 2024 16:56 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Rothesay, Isle of Bute	I've used a Lion battery between my 850 T-5 and my 850 TDI (same battery), I am in the process of taking it back for the THIRD time to Euros. Rotten quality. __________________ CURRENT 340, 360 GLE, 440 GLT, 440 TD, 460 CD (x2), 850 T-5 (x3), 850 TDI, V40 Sport Lux, V40 1.8 S, C70 GT 2.0T PREVIOUS S40 1.6 (x2); 440 1.6i

Mar 25th, 2021, 16:12	#147
Kev0607 Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 19:34 Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Manchester	Yuasa batteries are great. Good choice. __________________ 2007 S80 2.4 D5 - 110,000 miles

Mar 25th, 2021, 17:31	#148
4x4 Premier Member Last Online: Today 08:04 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: North of Hadrian's Wall & South of Antonine's Wall View Photos By: 4x4	Last Yuasa battery I had was on my Audi A8 which was there for 11 years before I sold the car and it was still working perfectly. My genuine Volvo XC90 battery is still going strong after 11 years and my wife's Mini battery is still going at 13 years __________________ MY2010 XC90 SE (M66-manual) Magic Blue (467) Sold MY1997 850 GLT (62,000 miles) Silver Sand (419) MY2005 V70 2.5T (66,000 miles) Willow Green (471) Volvo 850 GLT website

Mar 22nd, 2021, 15:23	#141
forbsie09 Member Last Online: Jan 20th, 2024 07:06 Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Musselburgh	That 850 looks so n ice, it does suit silver I hope you haven't got flat spots on the tyres after sitting so long in the garage

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