Maintenance on a used S60 T5
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04-25-2018, 11:49 AM
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Maintenance on a used S60 T5
Hi all, i just purchased a 2005 T5 AWD with 250k miles on it. The entire car is in great shape, so my only concerns are about the drivetrain. Is there anything i should look for, replace or be aware of? I know volvo’s are meant to go forever, but that’s a lot. Seems to be some oil down by front passenger control arm, near the belt but isn’t dripping, just coated. How can i test if the turbo/awd/engine are in good working condition?
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04-25-2018, 06:24 PM
1. Timing belt. 10 years or 100K miles? car should be on its 3rd..
2. PCV system. Oil leaks can be worn seals or a clogged PCV
3. Turbo. Any oil consumption? Its possible to remove the intake air tubing to look at the blades and feel for play but if the car drives normal and doesn't seem to blow smoke, I wouldn't bother.
4. Transmission - color / smell of fluid? Black and burnt smell is bad. Brownish black is ok but a change may help.
5. Engine? oil condition, any gunk visible via the filler cap (staining is normal). You could do a compression test looking for consistency. Dry/wet tests will tell you if you have worn rings. You should see about 150 PSI from a warm engine. 125 from a worn engine :-)
6. AWD. Does the car drive right? Does it feel odd when applying power in corners? You'd need a rainy day or snow storm to really check out if the differential is engaging. I believe this model has the haldex which is like FWD until the differential xfers power to the rear so you'd need to try to slip the wheels to test.
2. PCV system. Oil leaks can be worn seals or a clogged PCV
3. Turbo. Any oil consumption? Its possible to remove the intake air tubing to look at the blades and feel for play but if the car drives normal and doesn't seem to blow smoke, I wouldn't bother.
4. Transmission - color / smell of fluid? Black and burnt smell is bad. Brownish black is ok but a change may help.
5. Engine? oil condition, any gunk visible via the filler cap (staining is normal). You could do a compression test looking for consistency. Dry/wet tests will tell you if you have worn rings. You should see about 150 PSI from a warm engine. 125 from a worn engine :-)
6. AWD. Does the car drive right? Does it feel odd when applying power in corners? You'd need a rainy day or snow storm to really check out if the differential is engaging. I believe this model has the haldex which is like FWD until the differential xfers power to the rear so you'd need to try to slip the wheels to test.
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