I have had my volvo for about a year now, I recently got the flywheel replaced, and then the intake gasket, oil trap, hoses, etc done for the oil ventilation system (Sorry if any of this doesn't make sense). I got it out of the shop today and was working fine until later I was driving. I accelerated to the speed limit (sort of fast..I mean..its a turbo I can't help it) and then it seemed like no matter how much I put my foot down on the pedal it did nothing, I couldn't really accelerate properly and would only let me go so fast, and then it made a funny oil/fuel smell. I parked my car and tried it again, the 3rd gear/ winter mode arrow light would flash as well as my rpm bouncing around. I tried it again about an hour later just to find whenever I put my foot on the pedal (in park) my car dies...Has anyone had this issue or could help me? First car and only 19 so really lost and getting discouraged with this car. Thanks!

 

I'd take it back to the shop that repaired it an dask them how come they gave you back a car that isn't functional

 

The oil ventilation system (PCV) also has oil drains inside the engine oil pan (the lower part of the engine). When the PCV system gets clogged - the reason of replacing it - usually the oil drains inside the oil pan get clogged too. It is impossible to free these oil drains without removing the oil pan. In other words, even with a new PCV box, the system can still be clogged if the oil pan is not removed. I think it's not a good idea to rev the engine hard if the PCV system is not fully functional. It can damage a couple of engine seals that can start leaking oil.