Hi,

I just purchased my first Volvo 98' S70 GLT. It has 130.000km.

There seems to be a minor oil leak. I took it to the garage and they said since the car had been sitting for a while the seals would need to a little time to get back to normal. He added something to the oil and said to drive it for 2000km and see if it stops. If it doesn't, is a minor leak acceptable or does the whole thing have to be taken apart and diagnosed? I would rather have a minor oil leak and add a little every other month. Like I say it is not a major leak. I am sure a garage will say yep, we need to take that thing apart and will cost me an arm and a leg. I am afraid if they take it apart it will never be the same. I have read horror stories of this. What should I do?

Also once in a while the automatic shift will change a little abruptly. Seems to change with ambient conditions ie Temp/humidity etc. It is not unbearable but just noticeable. Is this normal for this model Volvo. Should I change the transmission fluid?

One last thing. There seems to be a little more road noise on the right side. I have Dunlop sport something. Could it be the tires or the bearings. How long do the bearings usually last?

Thanks.