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Tune-Up 850 1995

posted by  Guillermo_amigo on  Thu Aug 15 06:51 CST 2002
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I am a new Volvo driver I just got it this week... This is a Volvo 850 GLT 2.4 wagon (not turbo) and has 125,000 miles on it.. I realy like it... but expensive to keep in good condition in the dealer.... Could anybody tell me what kind of service I should do to this car without get into the dealer who will try to do everything ;o)? the previus owner took care very well this car...
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    Tune-Up 850 1995

    posted by  james_a_sousa on  Thu Aug 15 13:26 CST 2002
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    Belive it or not, I'm sure that the dealer you have in mind probably wants to have you as a regular customer.

    Sure, doing everything IS expensive, If you do not want to do EVERYTHING, what part of your car do you want to neglect?

    Rick850R is spot on.

    Even if you do the work yourself, you should do everything.
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    2 8s & 2 7s 600,000 miles total








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    Tune-Up 850 1995

    posted by  Moregolf on  Thu Aug 15 11:19 CST 2002
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    Has the belt been changed recently? Looks like it is time if not. That's about $300.








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      Tune-Up 850 1995

      posted by  someone claiming to be dpsc on  Thu Aug 15 15:51 CST 2002 [RELATED]

      If there is a sticker in the engine compartment when the last belt was changed, it should read 70,000 miles. Give or take a few miles. If you cannot find the sticker, or if proof does not exsist in the maintenance book, then ask the previous owner. If he cannot verify the repair, get the car into a shop and get replaced ASAP! It's a terribly expensive repair if the belt breaks.

      It needs replacing at 70,000 mile intervals.








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    Tune-Up 850 1995

    posted by  jpcammar on  Thu Aug 15 08:16 CST 2002
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    You can go to sites to find out what you should do at each service interval. The Volvo America site has information, as does cars.com (the "Car Talk" section, I believe), and edmunds.com and probably a couple of other sites. Edmunds actually estimates the cost of each service, with a breakdown of what procedure will cost how much.

    Good luck. And pay attention to any abnormality (for example, a need to replace something long before the scheduled maintenance).

    Joe







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    Tune-Up 850 1995

    posted by  Rick850R on  Thu Aug 15 07:37 CST 2002
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    Either find a reputable dealer, garage, or do it yourself.








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      Tune-Up 850 1995

      posted by  Jake850 on  Mon Aug 19 17:48 CST 2002
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      The first thing you need to do is establish yourself with an honest independant mechanic, they like the cars and will let you know what has to be done now and what can wait, besides this they will charge you much less than the dealer which you will eventually have to sign over everything you own to keep the car running well.

      -Jake







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