Recent content by Fred_Garvin

Technically DEF is not Urea it is Ammonia or NH3. Urea is CO(NH2)2.

I would shy away from any DEF that claims to have additives. DEF should nothing but pure ammonia and de ionized water. Peak is actually of the brands that we have the most issues with.

You can use UDT or an equivalent but original spec was SAE 80 gear lube.

I would suspect it is a Chevron product. Most likely XLC with a different dye package.

(y) What GF said.

If it is inside sheetrock over it. If it is outside plant something in front of it.

It is more about higher viscosity and improved film thickness at operating temp, than cold flow properties. The oil they recommend is more like a multi-grade hydraulic oil, ISO 46 cold viscosity and ISO 68 when hot. Have you checked the price of oil at the dealership? It may not be much...

As you were told on that forum Volvo specs an ISO VG 46 hyd. oil with a minimum VI of 160.

Go the hardware store and get a bottle of lye ( drain cleaner). You may have to ask for it as some places keep it behind the counter thanks to the meth cookers. Mix a cup in a couple gallons of water and soak for a few days. You black stuff will brush right off.

Blackberry and Elderberry are on the top of the list but I like most any pie. The GF makes em all from scratch. She used to sell baked goods and vegetables at the farmers market until the Amish moved in and flooded the market.

Yes the mechanical linkage will take the most of the abuse but over time it can have detrimental effects on check valves and such.

Originally Posted by Kestas I believe torque + angle is for stretch (TTY) bolts. Not good for multiple uses. Not true. Torque to yield bolts are just that, Torqued to the point just before yielding. This can be done by straight torquing method or torque to turn or torque plus angle. Many...

I always marked the socket and made a reference mark on whatever I am working on not the bolt head. It is much easier to see the marks and how far you have to go to meet the angle requirement. We also often used an impact to make the turn as torques on larger fasteners can get quite high. Also...

The new Volvo's work off from the wheel speed sensors. I am not sure what year they started but the 2018 V60 I drive has it. There is a calibration process to calculate offsets in RPM's due to varying tire sizes. The system will not respond to quick changes in wheel speed such as cornering but...

Originally Posted by bugeye 2007 Volvo S80. Replaced 4 tire pressure sensors in 2017. Two had failed. Cost $500, ~ $100 per sensor + labor to remove tires and rebalance. Sensor and battery sealed in epoxy so replacement sensors. Buy a new Volvo they don't use sensors any longer. But that may...