NEU Posted May 21, 2010 Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 Oh, here's something you may not have known about your R... There is no oil low indicator!!Um there is a low oil pressure indicator "idiot light" on the dash under the tach. It lights up when you turn the key to the first position, its the same image that is on your oil cap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEJinFBK Posted May 21, 2010 Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 Um there is a low oil pressure indicator "idiot light" on the dash under the tach. It lights up when you turn the key to the first position, its the same image that is on your oil cap.I think he's talking about a Low Oil LEVEL indicator.The Gen 1's just have the plain-jane Low/No Oil PRESSURE idiot light.Fine by me. I check the oil at every fillup just outta habit anyway.Been doing that with every car I've ever had. Can't stop now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcaddell Posted May 21, 2010 Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 I think he's talking about a Low Oil LEVEL indicator.The Gen 1's just have the plain-jane Low/No Oil PRESSURE idiot light.Fine by me. I check the oil at every fillup just outta habit anyway.Been doing that with every car I've ever had. Can't stop now! +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VOLVOPHILE Posted May 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 Nope, it ran almost bone dry and the idiot light never came on. It did come on twice for a brief moment after I realized I was low. I had no idea how low it was till we kept pouring oil in and checking the dip and it not registering. Even if I had checked it at each fill up I would not have notice. It blew out quick. My mechanic said it does not indicate low oil.I check regularly now too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adavies1974 Posted June 16, 2010 Report Share Posted June 16, 2010 More like 42-44, IIRC. I found the way to turn off the traction control on my '06 V70R. Press the DSTC button five times in sucession to turn of the system. Makes a huge difference to a quick launch in advanced setting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRL Posted June 16, 2010 Report Share Posted June 16, 2010 I found the way to turn off the traction control on my '06 V70R. Press the DSTC button five times in sucession to turn of the system. Makes a huge difference to a quick launch in advanced setting.DUH Everyone knows (or should know) this.We all have since the spring of 2003 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEU Posted June 17, 2010 Report Share Posted June 17, 2010 I found the way to turn off the traction control on my '06 V70R. Press the DSTC button five times in sucession to turn of the system. Makes a huge difference to a quick launch in advanced setting.Does this even apply to '98-00? My '00 didn't even have a TRACS Or DSTC switch till I added one. Which is another thing folks may not know about. You can add one not sure if it helps I still got stuck in the snow. IIRC the switch might have helped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVL WAGN Posted June 17, 2010 Report Share Posted June 17, 2010 Does this even apply to '98-00? My '00 didn't even have a TRACS Or DSTC switch till I added one. Which is another thing folks may not know about. You can add one not sure if it helps I still got stuck in the snow. IIRC the switch might have helped.I've added the switch on mine too dude...it helps! After getting my ABS module fixed, I tested it by launching the car in both modes...with Tracs turned off...it was hella fun as all 4 broke loose in a tire frying fit...lolol. With Tracs kept on...she just launched and went. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NChoy Posted June 18, 2010 Report Share Posted June 18, 2010 I've added the switch on mine too dude...it helps! After getting my ABS module fixed, I tested it by launching the car in both modes...with Tracs turned off...it was hella fun as all 4 broke loose in a tire frying fit...lolol. With Tracs kept on...she just launched and went.How in the world do you add a TRACS switch to a car that doesn't already have one? Does this apply to a '98? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEU Posted June 18, 2010 Report Share Posted June 18, 2010 Does this apply to a '98?No. Maybe for '99 def for '00. Install is just pop off the cover panel and add the DTC or TRACS switch, its already pre-wired. And its technically DTC not TRACS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVL WAGN Posted June 18, 2010 Report Share Posted June 18, 2010 No. Maybe for '99 def for '00. Install is just pop off the cover panel and add the DTC or TRACS switch, its already pre-wired. And its technically DTC not TRACS.What he said...lolol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRL Posted June 18, 2010 Report Share Posted June 18, 2010 No. Maybe for '99 def for '00. Install is just pop off the cover panel and add the DTC or TRACS switch, its already pre-wired. And its technically DTC not TRACS.I installed a "TRACS" button for two reasons.1: I think no one really knows what STC means, and 2: the TRACS switch is actually CHEAPER to buy (by almost 10 bucks for whatever reason)! (IRRC) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEJinFBK Posted June 18, 2010 Report Share Posted June 18, 2010 I installed a "TRACS" button for two reasons.1: I think no one really knows what STC means, and 2: the TRACS switch is actually CHEAPER to buy (by almost 10 bucks for whatever reason)! (IRRC)Man...You are just baitin' me, aren't ya, Jim? OK- Straight from the OM:TRAction Control System (TRACS)/Stability and Traction Control (STC) And yeah, Here's the link: http://new.volvocars.com/ownersdocs/2000/2...70_02b.htm#pg27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRL Posted June 18, 2010 Report Share Posted June 18, 2010 Man...You are just baitin' me, aren't ya, Jim? OK- Straight from the OM:TRAction Control System (TRACS)/Stability and Traction Control (STC) And yeah, Here's the link: http://new.volvocars.com/ownersdocs/2000/2...70_02b.htm#pg27I prefer " Shitty Traction Control". 1st Gen STC is just plain junk. The stability control NEVER works (at least on any 99-00 FWD I've ever driven) and the traction control portion is even worse (if you can believe that!!!) that the "base" 96-98 tracs).In conclusion, you may as well have nothing, (you DO have nothing)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adavies1974 Posted December 6, 2010 Report Share Posted December 6, 2010 DUH Everyone knows (or should know) this.We all have since the spring of 2003Well thanks for that! I have only just got my R and couldnt find any mention on the forum. Just trying to help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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