Volvo x70 - do u need diagnostic equipment to service it?

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Alan - 22 Feb 2007 11:56 GMT

For servicing a volvo s70 car , is connecting it up to special
diagnostic equipment part of the official service checklist jobs? Or
is this only done when there is problems?

Am just wondering if a basic nuts and bolts mecahnic can service them
who doesnt have all these electronic gadgets to test things?

Would an independant volvo specialist be the best place to get
serviced or can anywheree do it?

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Tim.. - 22 Feb 2007 13:28 GMT

> For servicing a volvo s70 car , is connecting it up to special
> diagnostic equipment part of the official service checklist jobs? Or
[quoted text clipped - 5 lines]
> Would an independant volvo specialist be the best place to get
> serviced or can anywheree do it?

Unless the car has the MIL lit, and no running problems then there is no
electronics problem, and no kit needed.

Servicing would be best carried out by a Volvo Specialist, however, any
reputable local garage would be capable for routine servicing (i.e. oils,
filters, brake pads etc).

Call in the specialist if you have other work required, wheel bearings,
suspension components, timing belt etc..

Unless you have bought an abused one, they are generally paragons of
reliability.

Tim..

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Stu - 22 Feb 2007 17:02 GMT

>> For servicing a volvo s70 car , is connecting it up to special
>> diagnostic equipment part of the official service checklist jobs? Or
[quoted text clipped - 8 lines]
> Unless the car has the MIL lit, and no running problems then there is
> no electronics problem, and no kit needed.

Of course, a special tool is required to reset the service light on
early models, like mine. Newer ones can be reset by the usual 'hold trip
meter button in whilst turning ignition on' technique. Personally, I
choose to service the car myslef and ignore the light, as it goes out 2
mins after startup anyway.

> Servicing would be best carried out by a Volvo Specialist, however,
> any reputable local garage would be capable for routine servicing
> (i.e. oils, filters, brake pads etc).

Nothing special or mysterious about 'em. If you can DIY service other
cars made in the last 10-15 years, you can do the 70 :-)

> Call in the specialist if you have other work required, wheel
> bearings, suspension components, timing belt etc..

AFAIK, the bearings are pretty straightforward 'cos they come as a
complete new hub, don't they? Only difficulty is the silly socket
required to get the bolts out. Cambelt access is unusually good for a
transverse 5 pot.

> Unless you have bought an abused one, they are generally paragons of
> reliability.

<cough> MAF sensor <cough> ;-)

Joking aside, I'm pretty pleased with mine. It's generally been very
reliable and is remarkably well preserved given it's age and mileage. No
interior rattles, paintwork has stood the test of time and the engine's
economy and performance are like new. The more fond I grow of it, the
more tempted I become to get that pesky clutch replaced, which 'spoils
the party'.

> Tim..

Stu

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Alan - 23 Feb 2007 18:17 GMT

>>> For servicing a volvo s70 car , is connecting it up to special
>>> diagnostic equipment part of the official service checklist jobs? Or
[quoted text clipped - 14 lines]
>choose to service the car myslef and ignore the light, as it goes out 2
>mins after startup anyway.

Have I got this wrong? I was under the impression the service light
always came on for the first 2 mins, as a kind of test thing? I
preumed when due a service it would stay lit all the time?

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Tim.. - 23 Feb 2007 18:40 GMT

>>>> For servicing a volvo s70 car , is connecting it up to special
>>>> diagnostic equipment part of the official service checklist jobs? Or
[quoted text clipped - 18 lines]
> always came on for the first 2 mins, as a kind of test thing? I
> preumed when due a service it would stay lit all the time?

Yes you have.

2 mins on whilst engine running is service reminder.

On ONLY with key on, then off with engine start is bulb check.

Tim..

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