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    1994 Volvo 945 / Q8 T1000D Dino 10w30 @8000 Km

    'This Volvo 940 only run cold for 5 to 10 km trip. The biggest trip is 60 km twice a month... Red block ' I would recommend using an electric engine heater. Been using it on my volvo 740 nearly every day for more than 20 years. Here in Sweden electricity is cheaper than gas (petrol). Saves...
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    no service history, what would you do? vw polo 98

    Originally Posted By: artificialist You can easily know if the engine was ignored when you remove the valve cover. It isn't rare to see an older car that needs power steering repairs, but is in otherwise good shape. I frequently work with Nissan Maximas, and their engines and transmissions last...
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    old VW original oil filter, cellulose lossening

    www.photobucket.com sorry, check photo
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    old VW original oil filter, cellulose lossening

    Originally Posted By: Olas Was it branded as a Vw filter? Or one of the oem's? Either way I'd be interested to know whose markings were on it, as well as the car/engine/oil/interval. Im surprised to see one that deformed - what can you see looking under the filler cap and/or cam cover? Yes Vw...
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    old VW original oil filter, cellulose lossening

    www.photobuket.com old VW original oil filter, cellulose lossening inside the oil return. Hope you can see the picture.
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    no service history, what would you do? vw polo 98

    Thanks for your ideas and help. The biggest cost of car ownership is depreciation (new car) This VW was $180, so I don't mind spending money $360 and time on it. Okay it is a gamble, my daughter is a student so has a low budget for the car. Hopefully the mile costs will be cheap. Buying second...
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    no service history, what would you do? vw polo 98

    Saved the car from being scrapped. My daughters first car. New mann oil filter and new shell helix ultra 5w-40w. The car was neglected due to leaking power steering, standing outside over two years. I have changed the belts, tensioner and water pump etc . car is running well but worried about...
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