Volvo 850GLT

9 discussions on MotorsForum about the Volvo 850GLT: what owners asked, what went wrong, and what fixed it.

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Volvo are safe

My wife was driving our 93 240 approximately 35 mph and a lady madethe infamous left turn directly into her path. The wife said she wasnot even able to apply the brakes before the impact.My wife, 3 year old, and 1 year old came out...

My first Volvo, 93 850GLT

I just recently bought a '93 850GLT non-turbo from a friend. I have hadAmerican, Italian, and Japanese but I always wanted to own a Volvo. Here'swhat I got: 128K teal green, tan leather sunroof automatic ...

1995 525i good for a new driver?

Hi, I was wondering what your opinion of a 1995 525i (automatic) sedanwith 97K miles on it would be, for a new driver? Assuming the carchecks out okay, is there anything about it that is a problem spot uparound this mileage range? Any...

1993 Volvo 850: Keep or Sell?

My '93 850GLT has suffered some horrendous repairs in the past 5 years and from searching the archives it would seem that the problems I've had are fairly typical (auto transmission and A/C). Now I am sorting out whether to keep the car or...

850 not starting from Volvo-challenged newbie

'93 850GLT purchased 4 months ago has been great.One morning engine would turn over but not start.Tried to start several times then made arrangements to tow into shop.Next morning, gave it one more try. Kazaam! starts up fine.Runs fine for...

Which oil for the summer?

I have a Volvo 850GLT wagon. In the winter I used Mobil 1 5W30 synthetic.Now I want to use Mobil 1 10W30 synthetic. The garage, do to cost wants tostop using Mobil 1 and recommends German Lubro Moly Voll-Synthese 5W40.Which oil should I...

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