# \#volvo

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## [What's this sound in my Volvo s60 2004](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-this-sound-in-my-volvo-s60-2004/200054)

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**Author:** [@matasdi628\_193518](https://community.cartalk.com/u/matasdi628_193518)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [May 13, 2025, 12:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-this-sound-in-my-volvo-s60-2004/200054 "2025-05-13T00:10:01Z")

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Was driving yesterday and didn’t have this and today in the morning first thing I hear was this squeaking. It only starts going faster than 20km/h sometimes it continues for the whole drive and sometimes you can’t hear i…

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## [2012 Volvo XC60 - Screen went blank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-volvo-xc60-screen-went-blank/198717)

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**Author:** [@k8gen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/k8gen)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2025, 10:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-volvo-xc60-screen-went-blank/198717 "2025-01-16T22:38:30Z")

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My battery died one day so we replaced it, then my whole infotainment screen went out, no radio, no back up camera, can’t see controls for air and heat. The whole screen is black. Brought it to a mechanic - replaced enti…

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## [Engine pinging noises](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-pinging-noises/198435)

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**Author:** [@Biffen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Biffen)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [December 25, 2024, 9:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-pinging-noises/198435 "2024-12-25T21:37:58Z")

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Hey my Volvo v40 T4 2003 started making pinging sounds on cold start and while warming up if I rev it It follows rpm Before it started I noticed my plugs were white with a little deposit on them all 4. Ran great and st…

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## [Advice on my car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-on-my-car/197983)

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**Author:** [@tennessee.lyness](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tennessee.lyness)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [November 22, 2024, 1:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-on-my-car/197983 "2024-11-22T01:16:06Z")

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Hello everyone, I currently own a 2011 plate Volvo S60, I bought it around 2 months ago and I’ve had non stop silly little issues with it but my current issue is a reoccuring one that’s driving me crazy. Just as little …

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## [2008 Volvo XC70 - Best options for a big maintenance job](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-volvo-xc70-best-options-for-a-big-maintenance-job/197516)

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**Author:** [@angelisland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/angelisland)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 6, 2024, 1:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-volvo-xc70-best-options-for-a-big-maintenance-job/197516 "2024-10-06T13:03:54Z")

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need 200,000 required maintenance

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## [2013 Volvo V90 - CEL - It wasn't the gas cap](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-volvo-v90-cel-it-wasnt-the-gas-cap/196319)

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**Author:** [@CocoB](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CocoB)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2024, 1:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-volvo-v90-cel-it-wasnt-the-gas-cap/196319 "2024-09-25T01:24:14Z")

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check engine light but running smoothly, gas mileage normal use, great acceleration. changed gas cap several times, still same OBD 0402. is there a cat converter problem?

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## [XC60 MAF error code despite new MAF](https://community.cartalk.com/t/xc60-maf-error-code-despite-new-maf/195981)

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**Author:** [@mlewis033\_191122](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mlewis033_191122)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2024, 1:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/xc60-maf-error-code-despite-new-maf/195981 "2024-08-29T13:11:39Z")

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Hey guys, looking for any general help here! Issue - MAF error code, Turtle (lean mode) always on. Car struggling when first started - needs a few revs or it cuts out. The above symptoms we have been experiencing for a…

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## [Volvo xc 60 plug in repair record?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-xc-60-plug-in-repair-record/194772)

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**Author:** [@stickshift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stickshift)\
**Replies:** 27\
**Last updated:** [May 1, 2024, 10:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-xc-60-plug-in-repair-record/194772 "2024-05-01T22:46:34Z")

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Hi. If you were looking for a small plug-in suv (phev), would you buy a volvo xc-60 plug-in hybrid? Used models seem to be the only affordable ones for me. -here in calif. -plug-in ONLY! -est range $30-35K -must be s…

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## [High pressure diesel pump fail](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-pressure-diesel-pump-fail/193036)

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**Author:** [@DoomsDom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DoomsDom)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [October 1, 2023, 2:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-pressure-diesel-pump-fail/193036 "2023-10-01T02:52:24Z")

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Hi guys! Would appreciate your opinions/thoughts. Story in short: very happy owner of Volvo XC90 (really happy), diesel. Car was bought second hand from volvo dealer, full service history from volvo, 6 years old in Nov …

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## [Help with flushing transmission cooler in radiator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-with-flushing-transmission-cooler-in-radiator/192933)

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**Author:** [@lochlann](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lochlann)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 17, 2023, 8:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-with-flushing-transmission-cooler-in-radiator/192933 "2023-09-17T20:01:00Z")

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I am replacing my radiator in my 2001 Volvo V70 XC and I got a used one from a salvage yard. Pretty stupid in hindsight, because now I am paranoid that the transmission fluid cooler line in the radiator has gunk that wil…

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## [2013 Volvo XC70 - Big problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-volvo-xc70-big-problem/192260)

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**Author:** [@RSC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RSC)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2023, 5:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-volvo-xc70-big-problem/192260 "2023-08-15T17:00:06Z")

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The READ unit on our 2013 XC70 (100k miles) is failing. Is this a rare occurrence? Is this a Volvo design problem? Will Volvo mitigate the problem in some way? We’ve been quoted a READ repair of $5900 and an engine rep…

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## [Are 1997 Volvo 850 sedan OEM parts no longer made?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-1997-volvo-850-sedan-oem-parts-no-longer-made/192065)

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**Author:** [@aarem](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aarem)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [August 6, 2023, 10:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-1997-volvo-850-sedan-oem-parts-no-longer-made/192065 "2023-08-06T22:39:37Z")

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I recently went to the Volvo dealer with my 1997 Volvo 850 (152,920 miles) who found a power steering fluid leak, a transmission fluid leak and some broken (rear) engine mounts. So I left the car behind with them. After …

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## [2001 Volvo S60 - Security system issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-volvo-s60-security-system-issues/192074)

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**Author:** [@JGriffin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JGriffin)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 3, 2023, 2:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-volvo-s60-security-system-issues/192074 "2023-08-03T14:20:33Z")

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Security system continues to go off at odd hours had door locking system replaced at Volvo Dealership problem still persist could Key Fob be at fault?

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## [Should I change transmission oil on old, high mileage Volvo XC70](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-change-transmission-oil-on-old-high-mileage-volvo-xc70/191713)

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**Author:** [@grudzibp\_185943](https://community.cartalk.com/u/grudzibp_185943)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2023, 12:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-change-transmission-oil-on-old-high-mileage-volvo-xc70/191713 "2023-07-16T12:22:51Z")

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Hi everyone, I have a 2005 XC70 with 175K miles on it. I bought it with 110K. It runs great! I’ve heard that changing the trans oil on such an old and high mileage car can do more harm than good. I haven’t changed it yet…

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## [2016 Volvo S60 - Excessive oil consumption](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-volvo-s60-excessive-oil-consumption/191569)

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**Author:** [@General-Home-1134](https://community.cartalk.com/u/General-Home-1134)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2023, 6:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-volvo-s60-excessive-oil-consumption/191569 "2023-07-09T18:20:03Z")

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I have a 2016 Volvo S60 which I purchased in July 2016 with about 6000 miles. I started having problems with excessive oil consumption about a year ago. I was adding oil. I received a letter from Volvo about 6 months…

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## [2011 Volvo C70 - Headliner replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-volvo-c70-headliner-replacement/191428)

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**Author:** [@edo08](https://community.cartalk.com/u/edo08)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2023, 4:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-volvo-c70-headliner-replacement/191428 "2023-07-09T04:12:53Z")

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what is the total cost and labor for replacing center headliner on 2011 Volvo c70 t please.

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## [2012 Volvo S60 - Car stalled - serpentine belt broke](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-volvo-s60-car-stalled-serpentine-belt-broke/188339)

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**Author:** [@anthony32](https://community.cartalk.com/u/anthony32)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [July 3, 2023, 6:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-volvo-s60-car-stalled-serpentine-belt-broke/188339 "2023-07-03T18:06:15Z")

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Car just stopped out of no where and would not start again.I had the car towed to a local auto shop that informed me that the serpentine belt was sucked into the timing belt causing internal damage to the engine. The pla…

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## [A 2019 Volvo XC60 with 120k miles on it](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-2019-volvo-xc60-with-120k-miles-on-it/191339)

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**Author:** [@echo2022](https://community.cartalk.com/u/echo2022)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [June 29, 2023, 1:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-2019-volvo-xc60-with-120k-miles-on-it/191339 "2023-06-29T13:33:59Z")

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Hi guys. I’m looking at a 2019 Volvo xc60. The car has 120k miles on the highway. Only one previous owner and has been serviced by the previous owner. The car is asking for $20,000 in cash. I wonder is there anything to…

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## [Tire pressure -- who to believe?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-pressure-who-to-believe/8288)

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**Author:** [@banjoist](https://community.cartalk.com/u/banjoist)\
**Replies:** 55\
**Last updated:** [June 20, 2023, 10:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-pressure-who-to-believe/8288 "2023-06-20T22:51:20Z")

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The sidewall of my Subaru's right front tire says "Inflate to 45 psi max". The tire shop mechanic says I should go by the Subaru label on the door pillar, which says tires should be inflated to 34 psi. I think he's full …

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## [Tire pressure in Volvo XC 90](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-pressure-in-volvo-xc-90/190925)

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**Author:** [@1947turk\_185459](https://community.cartalk.com/u/1947turk_185459)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2023, 2:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-pressure-in-volvo-xc-90/190925 "2023-06-02T14:53:46Z")

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Purchased a new Volvo XC 90 in May 2021. In January 2023 (with 30,000 miles) I took to the dealership with a very loud thumping road noise. All four tires were worn unevenly. The center of each tire had less tread depth …

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## [Leaking fluid in my Volvo V60](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaking-fluid-in-my-volvo-v60/190499)

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**Author:** [@idonthavebroadband\_181232](https://community.cartalk.com/u/idonthavebroadband_181232)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [May 11, 2023, 1:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leaking-fluid-in-my-volvo-v60/190499 "2023-05-11T13:46:12Z")

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Hi, there! I have a 2015 Volvo. I have recently been noticing the coolant has been slowly depleting (I have had to add a little now and then) and sometimes after a lengthy drive I will smell a hot sweet smell under the …

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## [How to find out 1997 Volvo 850 battery drain?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-find-out-1997-volvo-850-battery-drain/190488)

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**Author:** [@aarem](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aarem)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2023, 10:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-find-out-1997-volvo-850-battery-drain/190488 "2023-05-09T22:10:35Z")

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My 1997 Volvo 850 sedan with 152k miles on it appears to be having some battery drain. So I disconnected the battery, connected the negative terminal of the battery, to the negative prong of my multimeter, the positive p…

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## [2016 Volvo S60 - Alternator broke belt which then broke the head - Any help?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-volvo-s60-alternator-broke-belt-which-then-broke-the-head-any-help/190233)

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**Author:** [@FrCalamari](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FrCalamari)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [April 25, 2023, 9:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-volvo-s60-alternator-broke-belt-which-then-broke-the-head-any-help/190233 "2023-04-25T21:26:37Z")

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I have a question I own a 2016 Volvo S60 T6 with less than 47k miles on it. Recently the alternator froze causing the serpentine belt to snap and I think damaged the head. I am showing zero compression in the one cylin…

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## [2019 Volvo XC60 - Grinding](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-volvo-xc60-grinding/189796)

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**Author:** [@Patti1960](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Patti1960)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 29, 2023, 10:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-volvo-xc60-grinding/189796 "2023-03-29T22:56:58Z")

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2019 Volvo XC60 grinding noise from driver’s front wheel. Dealer replaced hub; noise continues. They acknowledged the noise called in a Volvo Engineer after six weeks of trying to find where it was coming from said they …

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## [2019 Volvo XC60 - Can I use a car wash?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-volvo-xc60-can-i-use-a-car-wash/189742)

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**Author:** [@FrankieJ27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FrankieJ27)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2023, 10:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-volvo-xc60-can-i-use-a-car-wash/189742 "2023-03-24T10:15:28Z")

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Can I take my 2019 XC60 T8 through an automatic car wash? Does the Solutiona braking system need to be deactivated first?

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## [Volvo S80 Key fob only works on third click](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-s80-key-fob-only-works-on-third-click/189684)

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**Author:** [@kevin290901\_181211](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kevin290901_181211)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2023, 1:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-s80-key-fob-only-works-on-third-click/189684 "2023-03-21T13:45:31Z")

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I’ve recently got an issue with my key fob. I’ve got a Volvo S80 and my key fob all of the sudden stopped working on the first click. I need to press every button exactly 3 times before anything happens, always 3 times. …

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## [2005 Volvo XC70 - Misfire code. Now what?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-volvo-xc70-misfire-code-now-what/189255)

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**Author:** [@cromm50](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cromm50)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [February 26, 2023, 8:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-volvo-xc70-misfire-code-now-what/189255 "2023-02-26T20:58:28Z")

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misfire code on fast deacceleration

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## [Sway bar bushings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sway-bar-bushings/63119)

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**Author:** [@semhwb01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/semhwb01)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2023, 10:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sway-bar-bushings/63119 "2023-02-07T22:36:38Z")

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My mechanic says the bushings on the rear sway bar on my 2003 Volvo S60 (72,000 miles) are worn and need replacing. The Volvo dealer says in order to get new bushings, I would have to buy a new sway bar as well. The bush…

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## [Breaking the brakes?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/breaking-the-brakes/188748)

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**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2023, 8:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/breaking-the-brakes/188748 "2023-01-26T20:24:25Z")

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There is a recall of certain 2023 Volvo models, due to possible brake malfunctions:

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## [2015 Volvo XC60 - Burning oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-volvo-xc60-burning-oil/188458)

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**Author:** [@joAnn47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joAnn47)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 13, 2023, 3:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-volvo-xc60-burning-oil/188458 "2023-01-13T03:30:10Z")

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Oil light came on, no oil was in my car, the oil is not leaking why is it burning oil

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