Hi all and sorry to jump in an old thread but I’m hoping OP doesn’t mind too much, after all, nothing worse than repetitive thread headings. Also, OP, such low klms? My girl is at around 255k!
I bought my elegant lady last year fully aware from the dealer the timing belt needed to be changed (not yet done almost 12 months later, in other news I’m looking for a new mechanic if anyone can recommend in the Knox area) however I’m noticing an ammonia type smell when she gets warm on the freeway, the trans gives a huge clunk when falling into gear after a delay which can be barely noticeable to quite startling, the brakes shudder especially when slowing from speed but I also get speed wobbles at 110 plus and I know I’m missing things.
Oh the fuel gauge doesn’t go below half a tank so I have to use Klms til empty display and the DVD player doesn’t drop down, the park brake isn’t worthy of the name and so on.
Ladies and gentleman, please help, I don’t know much about cars but can repay in other advice, I know about books, wine, cheese and real estate for example? ? I’m totally lost and yet hopelessly in love with my first Volvo and determined to nurse her back to health.
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