'Just purchased a 2002 S60 2.4 with 72,000 miles well below blue book with the understanding I would be looking a a couple of thousand dollars to get the vehicle back to spec.

I have noticed the car is loud when running----in other words you hear the belt/s rotating when standing outside of the car. Is this indicative of this motor or is it a sign of the need for a new timing belt or other belts? The car runs well, idles well and has plenty of acceleration but it is loud when compared to other autos.

Is it okay to use a fully synthetic oil with the 2.4 motor?

Are there any considerations I need to know about when changing out the hoses and flushing the radiator and transmission?

Thank you for your time and insight.

 

Had the timing belt been replaced?

 

No sir it has not and I have budgeted to have this done within the next 30-45 days.

Thanks

 

Ok I am wondering if the noise you hear is one of the t-belt pulleys making noise.

 

I am having the same problem on my 01 S60 with 73k miles. Once it warms up it will start making a loud squeeling noise. It goes away as I'm accelerating but then comes back once I let off. Any ideas tech??

 

My tensioner pulley on the timing belt started making noises at 63K - well before the scheduled time to replace the timing belt. I had it (and the belt replaced). So just so you know, the tensioner can go out early.

 

I think I might have the same problem with my T-belt pulley.
Any Quotes on how much i might be spending here to fix it?

 

Depends on the shops near you. I would say somewhere between like $500.00 and 1k(dealer).
I know it is a pretty big range but there is alot that the price depends on.

 

yeah thats what i thought. thanks, tech.