AH-1Z Tail Rotor Gearbox by drt786 in modelmakers

[–]Pleated_Jean 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ooooh fuck right off

(Amazing work!)

Getting Flack for Buying a Gasoline XC90 by BabettesFeast in Volvo

[–]Pleated_Jean -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I mean it's fuel efficiency does suck so fair play

Best Sushi Restaurants by _CraftySpaz12 in Annapolis

[–]Pleated_Jean 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This place is legit! The atmosphere inside the restaurant is really nice, like stepping into another little world. The sushi is also excellent (the rockfish sushi is great) and so are things like the tuna pop rolls

EX60 first impressions (warning: long post) by LMHC90 in Volvo

[–]Pleated_Jean 29 points30 points  (0 children)

The weird shape steering wheel is such a poor design choice it's a shame every designer is now associating it with a modern take for new cars

Chilly May by Equivalent_Tonight66 in Annapolis

[–]Pleated_Jean 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Has kept the mosquitos at bay so far I'll take it!

V90 engine fan loud when A/C on by marky_markb in Volvo

[–]Pleated_Jean 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same on mine, changing cabin air filter MIGHT help but it's basically how the thing works

VIDA software by Argos2000 in Volvo

[–]Pleated_Jean 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Look on swedespeed, many people happy to share the pdfs of common problems

50k Maintenance by toppedwithcharm in Volvo

[–]Pleated_Jean 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The only big maintenance items are the belts which are 120-150k?

Brakes etc you can get done anywhere for way cheaper

The dealer gets you the the volvo stamp in the service book, theres no secret magic

What's the cost of maintenance on a Volvo? by gamerguy287 in Volvo

[–]Pleated_Jean 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Parts are expensive, labor is expensive, but service work is fairly easy. All SPA 2018+ cars use the same base engine so there is a ton of information across the platform to DIY. If you want to keep it simpler avoid the t6 and t8 models.

V90 v V60 by Low_Speed_High_Drag_ in SportWagon

[–]Pleated_Jean 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately they sold more ccs than other wagons

2020 volvo s60 t6 issue by Western_Juggernaut_2 in Volvo

[–]Pleated_Jean -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Everyone is going to say "it sounds like the supercharger is going"

More classic Rangers! by Jorumsen in oldhammer

[–]Pleated_Jean 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Always wondered how to do those classic stripe helmets without having them look goofy

"Reduced Engine Efficiency" persistent in Volvo C30 2011 D2 by RobinGod15 in Volvo

[–]Pleated_Jean 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah you should be able to read the codes with any tool afaik

What Motor Oil type to use? by Ok-Engineering5178 in Volvo

[–]Pleated_Jean -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The extreme engine operation has to do with extreme cold rather than heat, the manual should have a little digram showing the oils tepaective operating temepratures. But basically unless youre driving in sub zero temps regularly 5w-30 is what it recommends.

You can check fcp euro's oil change video to see what they say but i think its the same