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Old Apr 23, 2012 | 07:09 PM
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Took her on a 125mph run, taking advantage of this rare cool dry air..
 
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 01:32 AM
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Interesting discussion about CAR.. ..I am thinking to change little bit with my car... In looking my car is old and i am trying to change color it....
 
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 09:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Mary A Butler
Interesting discussion about CAR.. ..I am thinking to change little bit with my car... In looking my car is old and i am trying to change color it....
Wait Wut???
 
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 10:23 AM
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Me too man.
 
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Old May 1, 2012 | 07:25 PM
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Timing Belt, rotated tires, compression test.
 
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Old May 20, 2012 | 10:38 PM
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hollowed my cat and cleaned my 02 censor. learned how to manually close my moon roof (pos). Now looking for answers to why it starts fine after sitting for over 5 hours but takes 15 seconds or so of cranking to start if its warm. ugh...
 
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Old May 21, 2012 | 05:28 AM
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this weekend full in and out detail. 3 friends 2 hours and a 12 pack. fun time.
 
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Old May 26, 2012 | 09:07 PM
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popped out my left fog light
filled the space with a funnel shaped piece of plastic, ran a new hose up to the air box and gained a whole lot more air to the turbo. it now spools up quicker and i have better throttle responce even tho there are not any real noticeable gains in the top end it does feel a little quicker off the line.
 
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Old May 27, 2012 | 01:59 AM
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I got some brand new 99 percent heat rejection films for USD350. I just love sleeping in my s30 now. I wouldnt mind leaving my landlord for ever. Will post more details of the new heat rejection films on AUTOMANIX Auto Review | Know Experience and Share Up
 
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Old May 27, 2012 | 09:42 PM
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S70: Replaced both drivers side door latches with ones from a junk yard.
- Also replaced the temp sensor. It went bad after the car overheated.
 
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Old May 31, 2012 | 12:41 AM
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Bought my car last night. Today I checked the timing belt, pulled a plug, checked for major leaks, (needs a rack) played around with everything in the interior, got the sunroof to work, and cleaned out a mouse nest in my air filter box.

Round two, tomorrow. Gotta get this thing registered!!
 
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Old May 31, 2012 | 09:25 PM
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So... what kind of car did you get?
 
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Old Jun 1, 2012 | 11:19 AM
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Added a remote oil filter kit to my 144.
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Old Jun 2, 2012 | 11:40 PM
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Oil change and fuel filter change.

S70, 2 door open light lense.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2012 | 08:16 AM
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I replaced the flame trap system on my S70 GLT yesterday in front of my townhouse. Parts cost me only $35 for everything, and that's OEM parts. It went so smoothly and with out a hitch I actually tore everything down twice to check make sure I didn't forget anything.

Today changing the oil and rotate tires. I have put 5000 miles on it since I got it 2 months ago. 6 quarts of Mobil 1 10w-40 synthetic, can of MOA, and a Volvo brand oil filter.
 
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Old Jun 7, 2012 | 08:16 PM
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Had a O2 sensor adapter welded into my exhaust pipe behind the cat. The old sensor is rusted into the fitting and will not come out.
 
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Old Jun 9, 2012 | 03:22 PM
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Put the new oil pan on, rebuilt the oil pump, pulled the cam cover to replace 2 collapsed lifters..
 
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Old Jun 15, 2012 | 02:16 PM
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washed el volvolito in the scorching desert son. also fixed plastic bumper after my jack collapsed (thankfully i had not gone under yet). had a v8 and bought some jack stands like a sensible person.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2012 | 03:43 PM
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Jack stands are top of the list for Father's Day.

Installed a replacement jy speaker.
 
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Old Jun 16, 2012 | 08:48 PM
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Fixed my cargo cover. It stopped extending and retracting. Here are the instructions:
Cargo Cover Reel Repair, Volvo 850 and V70
 
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