Volvo XC70 This wagon/SUV crossover offers the capabilities of an SUV without SUV size.

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Old Nov 6, 2005 | 05:18 AM
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1998 v70 XC AWD does it require which? never heard when i bought it?
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Old Nov 6, 2005 | 05:18 PM
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I'm not sure about the 2000 and older XC models, but the new XC 2001- uses min of oCtane 87.
 
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Old Nov 7, 2005 | 02:20 AM
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Just use 89 and you would be fine. Cars with performance to offer such as turbos generally recommend 91.
 
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Old Nov 8, 2005 | 01:07 AM
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so i should run premium instead of reg. since the price of fuel is on its way down its no big ones...just sold my f250 supercrew diesel cause the fuel was killing me.
plus im in love with this new car
never thought a volvo was such a nice ride......my fault for never giving it a shot![&:]
 
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