Volvo B230

21 discussions on MotorsForum about the Volvo B230: what owners asked, what went wrong, and what fixed it.

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straight 6 in 760

Thinking about getting a 760, but I have heard that the straight 6 engine has a problem with #5,6 cylinders. Has Volvo come up with a fix? and does it last?. If not, how tough would putting a B230 in? bk

Timing Belt_ ANY warning about ready to snap???

Is there any checking I can do to determine weather my Timing Belt isabout to go? The Tensioner? If I took it to Volvo could they :look" atit and advise me weather I have a few 100 miles left, or not? I do nothave $900 at the moment but, I...

Oil Filter

I have a 2001 9-5 4cyl. What oil filters are recommended?I use Mobil 1 Synthetic (or the Castrol equivalent). The local dealer sells a "SAAB" oil filter in a light sky blue cannister for almost $8. The local auto parts store is able to...

Timing belt question.

My stepson has a '99 TL with about 108,0000 miles on the odometer. Ikeep after him to have the timing belt replaced. My question: Is theAcura engine one of those where several valves are broken when thetiming belt goes or is the worst...

Mondeo Camshaft Belt Change

I bought a '98 Mondeo which is now at 46,000 miles . I see from the Haynesmanual that the belt is due for changing at 80,000 miles . Any thoughts onwhether it should be changed earlier .How much does this usually cost to do .Stuart

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