Volvo 850 Made from 1993 to 1997, this Volvo line was available in both a wagon and a sedan, both with were graced with several trim levels.

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Old Jul 14, 2009 | 06:54 PM
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mostly smokes when accelerator released, oil build up inside intake hose. runs cool, has power. has some oil leakage in front, no blow back from oil cap or dipstick, uses 1 quart every 150 miles.
 
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Old Jul 14, 2009 | 07:23 PM
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turbo? non turbo?
 
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Old Jul 15, 2009 | 09:46 PM
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non turbo
 
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 12:21 AM
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I am thinking the engine is shot or the pcv system needs to be replaced. How many miles and do you know when the pcv canister was last changed? You can do a compression test to check the condition of the engine.

Also, what color is the smoke? Black, white, bluish gray?
 
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 08:27 PM
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compresion is good, bluish grey, pvc, never, i am leaning towrd pvc venting system
 
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