75K Service
 

Hi,

My 2001 S60 2.4T is 1K toward a 75K service. Can anyone please let me know what is 75K service include? I had the spark plugs, brake pad, brake fluid, cabin air filter, air filter, and oil changed at 60K. <--Big pain at 60K service, it cost me over $1K!!! I hope 75K service would be minor.

RE: 75K Service
 

Hello Hohoho43 (interesting name:)),

If you can work on the car by yourself, it can save you hundreds of $$$, but if you're not mechanically inclined or do not feel comfortable working on your vehicle, then paying the labour at a shop is a good insurance, as there are some dangers/hazards involved in working on a car by yourself.

Anyway, the first thing I'd like to ask you is, do you have the owner's manual? I assume you don't, otherwise you wouldn't be asking. If you plan to keep your car for more than 2 years, I would buy an owner's manual either from the dealer or at the following:

https://www.volvotechinfo.com/index....m.serviceparts

Now, with my limited knowledge on your model, I can only assume you would need:

1. Timing belt & its related components (pulleys & tensioner, but with your mileage you probably need the belt only). Do not neglect on this item, because if this snaps when the engine is running, that's it for the engine.

2. Brake rotors (did they replace them at 60k?).
3. Distributor cap & rotor (unless S60 is equipped with DIS: Direct (Distributorless) Ignition System).
4. Engine coolant (antifreeze) replacement (if not done in the last 30,000 miles/3 years).
5. Transmission fluid flush/change (even though manufacturers say the fluid is good for life, many of us still think that it be changed at certain intervals; some go for 30,000 miles/3 years, others stretch a bit).

6. Check the battery.
7. Check & rotate the tyres.
8. Fuel filter.
9. Accessory drive belt (unless not done in the last 30,000 miles/3 years)
10. Inspect, clean & service EGR & PCV systems.
11. Inspect the exhaust system, any fluid leak, rubber axle boots (CV-joint, ball joint, etc...), etc.
12. Check all fluid levels & conditions and top up if necessary.

That pretty much covers what a car needs at 75k, unless some services have already been done.

I'll let other S60 forum members assist you.

Good luck,


JPN

RE: 75K Service
 

having a timing belt on an S60 break will NOT harm the engine.

It's not internal like a timing chain is. It will not cause the valves and the pistons/cams to crush each other.

There is no rotor or distributor cap on this engine

There is not a servicable fuel filter than I am aware of. I believe it's in the fuel pump/tank and not serviceable.

And get some tools and you could have done most of the stuff at the 60K yourself. Changing plugs is a snap on an S60. Same with oil (trans and engine). Replacing the PS fluid you can exchange with a turkey baster of all things. Cabin air filter takes 5 minutes to do (okay the first time about 20). Brakes, well then take them to a independant mechanic. Volvo dealers over change and mark up prices tremendously. You got $300 worth of parts and 700 dollars worth of labor at 60K.

RE: 75K Service
 

That you are wrong these engines are 0 tollerences.
If the belt breaks it will bend valves all day long.
All of the 5 cylinder,6cylinder and 4 cylinder white engines since 1993 have been like this.

We have rebuilt to many heads to could from 850's,960's,S40's,S60's and S80's.
Haven't done any XC90's as of yet but one will come in exentually.

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On another forum they said the opposite. If this is true and I have to believe you are right, then getting the belts changed is mandatory. I did not know they are zero tolerance. I always thought engines with timing chains not belts, are the ones to worry about. Like Honda 2.0 and 3.0 andDodge 2.7 liter.

RE: 75K Service
 

Isn't the fuel filter down by the drivers door, in between the passenger and drivers door under the car????

v70 2.4t

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out of curiosity, if my timing belt brakes, will my extended warranty people cover me on a engine? lol, I wasnt planning on changing my timing belt till about 105kish....

for brake job for just the front brakes it is about 230$... thats what they charaged me on an s80 t6 2001....

RE: 75K Service
 

I am not entirely sure that the timing belt and the water pump are on the schedule to be changed at this interval. It is just regular scheduled interval. The only extra thing that is added to this maintenance is the cabin filter in which they usually do not charge labor at the dealer shop. I am not sure what else they fixed for you at 60K but $1K seems a little steep for the 60K service for the S60. I just had my 60K service done at the Volvo dealer here in Lexington and it was $434.

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No the extended warranty won't cover it. The belt is a routine maintance item like brakes are.

Volvo reccomends changing the timing belt at 105K but the mechanical tensioner is reccomended to be changed at 80k go figure.

Also I have seen about 150 or more timing belts that would have broke if they weren't changed at between 60k and 70k. I change the belts on these cars every 70k and the belst are cracked very badly.

Anyitime you have the belt done make sure they do the tensioner and idler pulley as well.
If they don't and the pulley fails it will cost about 3K to fix the head.

As for the fuel filter the 2001-2002 or 2003 the car has one by the R/R tire.
The I belive late 2003 and on doesn't have a servicable fuel filter.
You should also be able to tell easy if the car has a filter or not. Also if the car has a metal tank it usually doesn't have a fuel filter.

Here is some pics of damage from a brokem timing belt. The motor is a 960 motor which is basically the same engine as the 850,S60,V70,S80,XC90

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RE: 75K Service
 

Hmmm,

I drive my kinda hard, will that affect/inflict more cracks and wearing down of the timing belt?

Is the timing belt, pulley and idler, cost roughly with labor about 600-800$ Im guessing, at the delearship(intalled)?

RE: 75K Service
 

I'm kind of interested in which forum it was, so I know where to stay away from:D.

In general, timing belts should be replaced at every 6~70,000 miles or 100,000kms or every 5 years, unless there has been some major improvements in rubber manufacturing technology (gentlemen, not that rubber you're thinking of[8D]). Somemfgs even recommend replacement at as low as 30,000 miles (some Italian cars).

Timing chains are generally good for the life of the car, which is the reason why many Japanese cars now come with chains instead of belts (not sure why Volvo clings onto belts:eek:). The only advantages of using belts, as far as I know, are weight-saving, quietness & no need for lubrication but Japanese mfgs seem to have figured out how to make the metal chainsshut up.

http://www.fcpgroton.com/p2series/p2timng.htm

If you can find an independent shop that specialises in Swedish/European cars and is willing to accept parts from customers, you may be able to have it done at less cost than having it done at the stealership:D.

Good luck,


JPN

RE: 75K Service
 

I get into swedespeed and Volvospeed. I may search for a thread that made me think and type the way I did. I just remember the same point being made and someone? Said that if a timing belt breaks, then dont' worry about it.

RE: 75K Service
 

It should be some where around there.
I believe the heat is what most affects the belt and makes it crank early.
I would have it inspected and maybe replaced soon.