# \#s70 **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/s70/1920.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Please help. Check engine, codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-check-engine-codes/178051)
**Author:** [@mhawley1988\_176221](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mhawley1988_176221)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2021, 11:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-check-engine-codes/178051 "2021-07-15T23:33:50Z")
My check engine light is on. When I first start my car after it’s been sitting for any period of time it will stall out after a couple of seconds. When I start it again it usually will do fine. Sometimes it struggles fo… --- ## [How can mice and rats under the hood be controlled?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-can-mice-and-rats-under-the-hood-be-controlled/52160)
**Author:** [@ericstrauss](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ericstrauss)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2018, 3:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-can-mice-and-rats-under-the-hood-be-controlled/52160 "2018-12-22T03:27:00Z")
We live in the country (woods) and do not have a garage. Mice and rats congregate and build nests under the hoods of our cars. Boxes of D-CON have not controlled the situation. Ultrasonic pest repellant (via a long e… --- ## [1998 Volvo S70 rough start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-volvo-s70-rough-start/125821)
**Author:** [@Pam24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pam24)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2018, 3:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-volvo-s70-rough-start/125821 "2018-09-28T03:13:49Z")
When I start up the car - it’s a rough, but powerful start. When accelerating and getting up to speed sounds like it’s in one mode and doesn’t level off l? --- ## [2000 Volvo S70 strut costs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-volvo-s70-strut-costs/120273)
**Author:** [@MaryBarbes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MaryBarbes)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2018, 3:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-volvo-s70-strut-costs/120273 "2018-07-04T03:36:40Z")
How much are new struts for a 2000 Volvo S70? And Where do I find a good place to take it in the Schaumburg/OHare area? --- ## [1998 Volvo S70 known radiator issues?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-volvo-s70-known-radiator-issues/118039)
**Author:** [@Jeffrey43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeffrey43)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2018, 1:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-volvo-s70-known-radiator-issues/118039 "2018-05-26T13:25:03Z")
I love Volvo’s. My spouse drives the brand new ones, and I drive the used older ones because I just love them. However, I had a 98 S70 last year that was running well, and then the radiator began to malfunction. So, i… --- ## [Head gasket replacement for 1998 Volvo S70](https://community.cartalk.com/t/head-gasket-replacement-for-1998-volvo-s70/114590)
**Author:** [@NickStaffa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NickStaffa)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2018, 2:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/head-gasket-replacement-for-1998-volvo-s70/114590 "2018-04-01T02:08:29Z")
How hard is it to replace a head gasket in this car? I’ve done it for a 89 249DL, but this car is way different. --- ## [Oil-Dipstick housing bolt missing?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-dipstick-housing-bolt-missing/100818)
**Author:** [@manss2001](https://community.cartalk.com/u/manss2001)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2017, 12:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-dipstick-housing-bolt-missing/100818 "2017-03-06T00:49:46Z")
So, I replaced the alternator in my Volvo 2 weeks ago. It's a 98 S70, anyone who's worked with anything to do with the serpentine belts knows that the dipstick location is a nightmare to work around. I pulled out the hou… --- ## [Volvo heater](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-heater/99145)
**Author:** [@toolman894](https://community.cartalk.com/u/toolman894)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2017, 11:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-heater/99145 "2017-01-28T23:47:43Z")
Hi I'm having an issue with the heater in my '98 Volvo S70. The heater core was replaced recently because it was leaking coolant. Now whenever we turn on the defroster we get a very strong oily smell enough to make your … --- ## [Volvo s70 Drivers Window doesn't work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-s70-drivers-window-doesnt-work/93903)
**Author:** [@crfndr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/crfndr)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2016, 11:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-s70-drivers-window-doesnt-work/93903 "2016-07-19T11:48:29Z")
My 1998 Volvo S70 drivers side window stopped working. It has power windows and it rolled down the other day at the bank and when I went to roll it up, the switch snapped off in my hand. I bought a new switch, but that … --- ## [Volvo S70 Headlights malfunction](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-s70-headlights-malfunction/93277)
**Author:** [@BernieC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BernieC)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2016, 7:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-s70-headlights-malfunction/93277 "2016-05-13T19:35:19Z")
I own a 1999 Volvo S70 and have experienced a headlight problem from time to time. I always have the headlight switch to the on position, so that whenever I start the car I do not have to worry about turning on the hea… --- ## [Older Volvo starting rpm problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/older-volvo-starting-rpm-problem/82277)
**Author:** [@Sensational\_at\_sixty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sensational_at_sixty)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2013, 9:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/older-volvo-starting-rpm-problem/82277 "2013-11-18T09:19:31Z")
We just brought a 2000 S70 Volvo 5 cyl. sadan. There is a problem when we start it up. Initially it starts up fine, but when you put it into drive, the rpms do not stay constant enough to keep the engine from stalling ou… --- ## [Thanks for the input on the Volvo lights and OUI/DUI](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thanks-for-the-input-on-the-volvo-lights-and-oui-dui/79919)
**Author:** [@suzyjpq](https://community.cartalk.com/u/suzyjpq)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2013, 6:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thanks-for-the-input-on-the-volvo-lights-and-oui-dui/79919 "2013-06-24T06:59:08Z")
I wanted to thank everybody for their help with the question I posted about OUI/DUI and the 1999 Volvo lights. Wanted to let you all know we reached a plea agreement today (I figure everyone wants to know "the rest of t… --- ## [Volvo 1999 S70 headlight question for criminal motion to suppress on an OUI (or DUI)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-1999-s70-headlight-question-for-criminal-motion-to-suppress-on-an-oui-or-dui/79856)
**Author:** [@suzyjpq](https://community.cartalk.com/u/suzyjpq)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2013, 9:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-1999-s70-headlight-question-for-criminal-motion-to-suppress-on-an-oui-or-dui/79856 "2013-06-20T21:30:39Z")
I have a motion to suppress next Monday where a defendant is challenging his motor vehicle stop because he claims his 1999 S70 volvo has automatic headlights so there was NO WAY he was driving without his headlights on a… --- ## [Blown head gasket](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blown-head-gasket/77757)
**Author:** [@bigbill4368](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bigbill4368)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2013, 3:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blown-head-gasket/77757 "2013-03-05T03:35:38Z")
hey I have a 1998 volvo s70 with 273k on it. I am pretty sure the head gasket is blown. The shop I usually take my car to said i need to take it to a dealer and that volvo usually wants to replace the engine on a car tha… --- ## [Lifter Noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lifter-noise/76740)
**Author:** [@98S70Volvo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/98S70Volvo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2013, 1:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lifter-noise/76740 "2013-01-17T01:43:39Z")
I have a 1998 Volvo S70 with 140k. 2.5 litre 5cyl automatic. For sometime now my lifters have been making noise especially at start up. I'm up to date on my oil servicing using Volvo filters and a 20-50w motor oil ( as r… --- ## [Volvo 2000 S70 ETM issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-2000-s70-etm-issues/76254)
**Author:** [@BoondockKitty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BoondockKitty)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2012, 2:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-2000-s70-etm-issues/76254 "2012-12-21T02:21:33Z")
My Volvo S70 is having a heck of a time passing the computer part of its smog test because some sensors are failing to connect to the computer. Long story short, after the Volvo dealership diagnosed the problem as a faul… --- ## [Volvo S70 1998 Problems :-(](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-s70-1998-problems/76205)
**Author:** [@DLBVA88](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DLBVA88)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2012, 12:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-s70-1998-problems/76205 "2012-12-18T00:30:01Z")
Hello Volvo Enthusiasts, Ive got a question for you all... I own a 1998 Volvo S70 with a turbo. As I was driving the other day I shifted the car from 4-5 gear. After I had the car in 5 gear, it chugged forward. I pulle… --- ## [2000 Volvo S70 Engine Light On](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-volvo-s70-engine-light-on/76132)
**Author:** [@gagerite](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gagerite)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2012, 3:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-volvo-s70-engine-light-on/76132 "2012-12-15T03:45:02Z")
The Check Engine Light is on. Diagnostic Codes: P0722, P1618, and P1633. Do these mean the output speed sensor/connector wires should be replaced? Is this a DIY job? --- ## [1999 volvo s70 gas problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-volvo-s70-gas-problem/75943)
**Author:** [@richieg1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/richieg1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2012, 11:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-volvo-s70-gas-problem/75943 "2012-12-05T23:42:54Z")
My 199 volvo s70 160,000 miles has only one problem when ever you put gas in it ,1gal or 10 it won’t start , it bucks and revs , 3000 rpm then if you use the brake and gas a move it a couple feet it run great ,… --- ## [How to improve dim headlights on 1998 Volvo S70?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-improve-dim-headlights-on-1998-volvo-s70/75163)
**Author:** [@atepe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/atepe)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2012, 9:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-improve-dim-headlights-on-1998-volvo-s70/75163 "2012-10-30T09:25:13Z")
Our 98 Volvo S70's headlights have been very dim, only lighting about 5 feet infront of the car. It is almost the amount of light fog lights would put out - but the car doesn't have fog lights. We first replaced the l… --- ## [Transmission use to shift, now it does not](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-use-to-shift-now-it-does-not/73890)
**Author:** [@Gabe1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gabe1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2012, 3:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-use-to-shift-now-it-does-not/73890 "2012-08-03T15:34:58Z")
It was suggested that a transmission additive be used to help the shifting when taking off from a stop position. I was told that a transmission flush would most likely make it worse. After the additive was added, the tr… --- ## [1998 Volvo 70 Series Noise Under the Hood](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-volvo-70-series-noise-under-the-hood/71689)
**Author:** [@EspeciallySwedishInc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EspeciallySwedishInc)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2012, 5:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-volvo-70-series-noise-under-the-hood/71689 "2012-04-04T05:01:30Z")
Hey, everybody. Crescendo-ing fan type noise in caller's 1998 Volvo V70 is probably the air pump. I think the noise is more akin to a vacuum cleaner. Noise can go on for some time without setting a code. When air pum… --- ## [1998 Volvo S70 and dead battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-volvo-s70-and-dead-battery/70638)
**Author:** [@bo2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bo2)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2012, 6:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-volvo-s70-and-dead-battery/70638 "2012-01-27T18:55:51Z")
I have replaced the battery and had a new alternator put in, but every other day the battery is dead. I read that perhaps a Group 48 700 CCA battery would help? Thanks! --- ## [2000 Volvo S70 with Engine Oil Pressure Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-volvo-s70-with-engine-oil-pressure-issue/70235)
**Author:** [@polly1920](https://community.cartalk.com/u/polly1920)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2012, 7:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-volvo-s70-with-engine-oil-pressure-issue/70235 "2012-01-03T07:08:09Z")
The volvo dealer states they do not know why there is no oil pressure going to engine. First they stated needed reset valve then new oil pump but neither was the issue. Now they state "internal problem within engine". … --- ## [2000 Volvo S70](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-volvo-s70/69640)
**Author:** [@jerzeygrrl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jerzeygrrl)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2012, 6:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-volvo-s70/69640 "2012-01-03T06:21:21Z")
I acquired just over 2 years ago a Volvo S70, which had presented with a HOST of issues. Purchased with about 120K miles on it, now has 155K. I've done the following: 11/16/11: battery cable (almost burnt up fuse box), … --- ## [1998 Volvo won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-volvo-wont-start/67919)
**Author:** [@tnduffin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tnduffin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2011, 2:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-volvo-wont-start/67919 "2011-11-01T14:13:22Z")
My 1998 Volvo S70 with 215,000 runs like a dream but it occasionally will not start. The starter sounds like it wants to turn the engine over and all of the electronics work when the key is turned. My mechanic has look… --- ## [Am I going to die?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/am-i-going-to-die/56092)
**Author:** [@jerryehr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jerryehr)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2011, 11:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/am-i-going-to-die/56092 "2011-05-08T23:08:46Z")
1999 Volvo S70 with 180 k miles. When I turn left while accelerating there is a growling sound coming from the right front and a distinct pulsing on the steering wheel. Will I die a horrible death on I-95 unles… --- ## [Volvo 1999 S70 vs. Subaru 1997 Legacy lsi](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-1999-s70-vs-subaru-1997-legacy-lsi/47815)
**Author:** [@slbb52](https://community.cartalk.com/u/slbb52)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2011, 4:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-1999-s70-vs-subaru-1997-legacy-lsi/47815 "2011-04-07T04:08:43Z")
My son lives in Colorado Springs and needs a used, affordable all-wheel drive car (price up to 4,500 USD) which will safely get him through the next 2 winters. The difference in asking price from local dealers is a… --- ## [Flushing The Cooling System.. Is it really Necessary every 25k](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flushing-the-cooling-system-is-it-really-necessary-every-25k/63087)
**Author:** [@volvocentric](https://community.cartalk.com/u/volvocentric)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2011, 4:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flushing-the-cooling-system-is-it-really-necessary-every-25k/63087 "2011-03-28T16:25:55Z")
The truth about flushing the cooling system. When is it really necessary... --- ## [Am I saving gas?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/am-i-saving-gas/63026)
**Author:** [@FredC1953](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FredC1953)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2011, 8:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/am-i-saving-gas/63026 "2011-03-27T20:38:55Z")
All 3 of our cars have automatic transmissions and tachometers. When traveling (say) 55 mph and I see a light turn red up ahead I immediately take my foot off the gas and start to coast. I notice that the rpm's continu… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/s70/1920.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=s70)