Is it a myth or do CNG V70 Volvo really exist?! - Page 4

capt jack · Sep 19th, 2012, 10:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by CNGBiFuel

To clarify, it wasn't the vehicles that had issues, it ws the filling stations. All had frozen pipes, exactly how or why minus 8 did that I really don't understand after all, 0 degs or minus 8, should not make a differnce, well... I'd have thought.

The freezing point of LPG is around MINUS 134 degrees C, so I can't see that any filling station in this country - or on this planet - could ever actually get frozen LPG pipes!

Jack

CNGBiFuel · Sep 19th, 2012, 11:39

Yes, my point entirely. Nonetheless the freeze stopped them, all three in my area, but I'm sure I was not gettign the whole story. Did the compressors freeze up, who knows?

capt jack · Sep 19th, 2012, 15:31

..........could it be that the filling station staff didn't own Volvos and so couldn't get to work that day!

Jack

CNGBiFuel · Oct 20th, 2012, 17:29

Well, to answer my own original question, it is not a myth. Least ways if you want a Classic V70 Estate with 90K on a 'V' palte it isn't. Got one yesterday. It demonstrated teh usual ETM issues, and I think I can sort it.... he says gleefully, (and hopes). I'll get oen of those contactless ETM jobs.

Not really the model I wanted, but where CNG is concerned these things are so rare, it really is a case of beggars can't... Hobsons Choice. I'm pleased to get anything.

Just found this site. Go to http://www.howmanyleft.co.uk/ and you'll see under V70 Bifuel Classic, there were only 4 ever brought in to the country! Could explain the troube I've been having!

pmgriffo · Jan 7th, 2013, 00:40

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volvo-s60-...-/271133162813

CNGBiFuel · Jan 14th, 2013, 09:14

Having had mine for a few months I've jsut seen the Ebay ad for that one. Very rare. He wants more tahtn it's worth though

Pete_c20 · Feb 1st, 2013, 18:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by CNGBiFuel

Yes, my point entirely. Nonetheless the freeze stopped them, all three in my area, but I'm sure I was not gettign the whole story. Did the compressors freeze up, who knows?

I've seen this in the past but for some reason not in the last 3-4 years. From memory it was a mechanical issue with the filling end. It had to be cold (like about -5degC or lower) before things froze up. And like Capt Jack I've seen the better fills on cold mornings, but then burning it on a warm/hot day also seemed to eeek more out of it. Expansion in the tank I guess before it shut-off.
Used to have a competition with the girlfriend to see who could get the most miles out of the S40 on LPG on one tank. When she edged ahead by filling on a freezing cold morning and then had a nice warm day, I accused her of cheating

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CNGBiFuel · Feb 8th, 2013, 00:40

CNG is the same, cold days gives me another 20 miles range. There's an online calculator in 'Moles' and Kelvin that bears this out. Google it, you'll find it.

CPV70 · Apr 19th, 2013, 17:11

Late to the thread but I had a CNG V70 - PJ55TZD.
Did about 85K in it. Fine car hampered by range problems - not enough range on CNG (170 miles) and a small (130 mile) petrol tank. That and of course a lack of filling network

Charles

mirizlivpor · May 25th, 2013, 00:04

I've got a '06 CNG V70 and it serves me alright. What symptoms do you encounter that lead you to think you have an ETM issue?

Sep 19th, 2012, 15:31	#33
capt jack VOC Member Last Online: Apr 20th, 2024 18:56 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Selby, North Yorkshire	Or maybe........ ..........could it be that the filling station staff didn't own Volvos and so couldn't get to work that day! Jack

Oct 20th, 2012, 17:29	#34
CNGBiFuel Classic P80 1999 BiFuel Last Online: Mar 6th, 2024 00:34 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: 48mph Middle Lane M4	Well, to answer my own question, it is not a myth Well, to answer my own original question, it is not a myth. Least ways if you want a Classic V70 Estate with 90K on a 'V' palte it isn't. Got one yesterday. It demonstrated teh usual ETM issues, and I think I can sort it.... he says gleefully, (and hopes). I'll get oen of those contactless ETM jobs. Not really the model I wanted, but where CNG is concerned these things are so rare, it really is a case of beggars can't... Hobsons Choice. I'm pleased to get anything. Just found this site. Go to http://www.howmanyleft.co.uk/ and you'll see under V70 Bifuel Classic, there were only 4 ever brought in to the country! Could explain the troube I've been having! Last edited by CNGBiFuel; Oct 20th, 2012 at 19:48.

Jan 7th, 2013, 00:40	#35
pmgriffo A griffo by name... Last Online: Sep 11th, 2013 18:28 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: henley on thames	Not a v70. But it's a cng in Milton Keynes. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volvo-s60-...-/271133162813

Jan 14th, 2013, 09:14	#36
CNGBiFuel Classic P80 1999 BiFuel Last Online: Mar 6th, 2024 00:34 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: 48mph Middle Lane M4	Having had mine for a few months I've jsut seen the Ebay ad for that one. Very rare. He wants more tahtn it's worth though __________________ Bifuel V70 Classic 1999 [The Old Grumpy in the Corner, "When I was a lad... blah, bl**dy blah."]

Feb 8th, 2013, 00:40	#38
CNGBiFuel Classic P80 1999 BiFuel Last Online: Mar 6th, 2024 00:34 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: 48mph Middle Lane M4	CNG is the same CNG is the same, cold days gives me another 20 miles range. There's an online calculator in 'Moles' and Kelvin that bears this out. Google it, you'll find it. __________________ Bifuel V70 Classic 1999 [The Old Grumpy in the Corner, "When I was a lad... blah, bl**dy blah."]

Sep 19th, 2012, 11:39	#32
CNGBiFuel Classic P80 1999 BiFuel Last Online: Mar 6th, 2024 00:34 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: 48mph Middle Lane M4	Yes, my point entirely. Nonetheless the freeze stopped them, all three in my area, but I'm sure I was not gettign the whole story. Did the compressors freeze up, who knows?

Apr 19th, 2013, 17:11	#39
CPV70 New Member Last Online: Mar 16th, 2014 17:20 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: London-ish	Late to the thread but I had a CNG V70 - PJ55TZD. Did about 85K in it. Fine car hampered by range problems - not enough range on CNG (170 miles) and a small (130 mile) petrol tank. That and of course a lack of filling network Charles

May 25th, 2013, 00:04	#40
mirizlivpor New Member Last Online: Aug 19th, 2013 09:05 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Liverpool	I've got a '06 CNG V70 and it serves me alright. What symptoms do you encounter that lead you to think you have an ETM issue?

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