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2003 V70 2.5T AWD V70-XC70

posted by  Moleses on  Mon Jun 22 13:54 CST 2009
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Finally going to pull the trigger and upgrade from my ailing 94 945T wagon (170K) with a 2003 V70 2.5T AWD, has about 90K has been well serviced according to the CARFAX report, I am just interested in what big services will be needed in the 110-120K future, I guess timing belt is in there somewhere will have to check service records, what sort of regular maintenance will be needed to maintain the AWD system, or insure it continues to work efficiently. Someone already recommended getting a full size spare is this worth pursuing?

Thanks Miles








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    2003 V70 2.5T AWD V70-XC70

    posted by  KlausC on  Mon Jun 22 14:21 CST 2009
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    T belt and tensioner at 105K. Flush the bevel gear oil at 30K intervals, the tranny at 50K intervals. There is a neat way to drill a drain in the bevel gear case posted at Volvospeed.com
    Use Mobile 3309 tranny fluid for the tranny flush, see the dealer for bevel gear oil.

    The spare in your car could be used in the East coast area from Boston to NYC. But Nebraska? It is too far between service stations. Get an AAA Plus card and let them fix it or flat bed tow it. I had a flat kit in the rear of my V70R: green slime stuff and an electric pump, of course I never needed it.

    Klaus
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      2003 V70 2.5T AWD V70-XC70

      posted by  Moleses on  Mon Jun 22 14:28 CST 2009
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      Thanks,

      Already got the AAA card (15 years now) I have never needed it with my previous Volvo's, hopefully wont need it with this one either, I'll just invest in some fix/flat or something similar that you suggested just in case.
      Would traveling say 20 or so miles really effect this system that much, even with an inflated repair, do I need to be anal about tire pressure now, check every time fill up?
      Miles








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        2003 V70 2.5T AWD V70-XC70

        posted by  KlausC on  Mon Jun 22 14:46 CST 2009
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        Anal, no. The 2003 has the newer AWD system and is a little more forgiving. The current spare is the same outside diameter as the OEM tires you have on it and should be good for about 30 miles or so at slower speeds - under 70.

        I usually checked my pressure monthly, and rotated wheels at every oil change. My R was so low that I needed a jack to get to the drain plug anyway, might as well rotate the wheels :) Get youself a good torque wrench for the lugnuts.

        Have fun with your "new" car, the ride is softer than the 700s but it also doesn't hold as much inside the rear. You will NEVER oversteer again, and the traction control will not let you understeer. Leave the AC on all of the time, and the ECC controls on auto - just set the temp at what you want.

        Klaus
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