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Car Forum / Volvo Cars / July 2004

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Sluggish V70 XC

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Marc - 10 Jul 2004 18:39 GMT
I just aquired a 2000 V70 XC with 50,000 from a family member.  It
runs like a toad!  The pick-up is atrocious and it drives like a tank
at 65 with some vibration as well.  I also noticed that the front
quarter panels above the front wheels get very hot, even when just
driving around town.  I brought the car to a dealer and they said
nothing was wrong.  They said the calipers were fine, no uneven wear
on the pads ... Is this the best it gets?  Any suggestions?
Jack G - 11 Jul 2004 04:53 GMT
Are you using Premium gas?  Are your tires properly inflated?  Have front
end alignment checked.  When were spark plugs changed?  Our '99 XC is quite
quick - and is very pleasant to drive at highway speed - (Nobody passing
us - ).

Jack

> I just aquired a 2000 V70 XC with 50,000 from a family member.  It
> runs like a toad!  The pick-up is atrocious and it drives like a tank
[quoted text clipped - 3 lines]
> nothing was wrong.  They said the calipers were fine, no uneven wear
> on the pads ... Is this the best it gets?  Any suggestions?
 
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