i just bought a 1998 s70 t5 with 84000 on it.
any ideas on what i should do first?

 

You def. got your self a little gem..... THE first thing I would check is the timing belt and tensioner. If you don't know when it was replaced, then I would just replace as insurance. Some also will do the water pump since you are already there. Then go over thee basics, like coils, sparkplugs, air filter, cabin filter, accessory belt, transmission fluid and don't forget the PCV system ( I would check 2nd) to make sure it's not clogged. That could lead to more expensive things down the road( rear main seal)..... Post pics of your car when you get a chance. Welcome to the forum.

 

Do I even need to say what I want to see?


Pictures.

 

nice, love those cars! i just got a 99s70t5 about a month ago!
Mind me asking how much you got it for?

and pictures!!#!!!

 

these are the pics from when i bought the car.

and yeah everything has been changed except tranny fluid, timing belt, and pcv. then im good to go.

i bought the car for 4700.

 

GRATZ

sharp lookin ride dude. You'll love it. I got a 00 GLT SE this summer with 73k miles. I love trim package these come with! How's the leather holding up? Might I recommend the softscrub method? :P Did it on mine and it looks great.

 

Great looking color! Nice ride.................

 

Nice looking car, really clean engine bay.

 

thanks all of you, i'm glad i actually have my volvo.
what oil do you guys recommend i put in it?

 

my leather is in real good condition for 11 years old, and im going to have to try the soft scrub. thanks

 

Man, I'm jealous too! I've been looking for a clean '98 S70 w/low miles; very hard to come by around here! Did you get this one from a private party or used car dealer?

Oil: I like Valvoline 10-30W Premium motor oil; better is the Valvoline Racing oil or Kendall motor oil (but i can't find the latter two easily so i go with the first one). I am old school, haven't gone the synthetic route as yet.

 

Very nice. Looks like the one we picked up in the spring. Love it.

Check your air filter & cabin filter. I could not believe how clogged up our cabin filter was. Check your mounts, upper and lower, if they are bad you will see cracks and splits. If the lower mount is bad it will shift hard.

 

hehe just be really careful, and don't worry about making it a little diluted. then a soft bristle brush and an hour or two and your leather looks brand new. feels softer too.

i'd definitely recomment putting on soem leather conditioner afterwards, though.

 

thanks, im sure my leather will look awesome