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raskull
Joined: 06 Jul 2007
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Location: Worcester, MA
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| Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2007 4:03 pm Post subject: Dad's Volvo won't start? |
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My dad was taking his 98 volvo S70 out the other night and he backed it out of the garage to have it stall a few feet down the driveway. When he started it up again, it would stall a few seconds later. He said the transmission light came on when he turned it on. I went to take a look at it today, and it wouldnt turn over so i popped the hood and took a general look at everything then when i took the oil dipstick out, this is what i found.
that Cant be good....
last oil change was 2000 miles ago from what i understand. after wiping off the sludge on the dipstick i put it back in and the oil (or whatever it is) barely touches the end of the dipstick.
Theres no oil stains on the driveway or garage, and i assume if the engine was burning 6 quarts of oil there would be a significant indicator...right?
I dunno how long hes been driving on sludge like that...if i throw some oil in there would it be ok? or should i take it to a mechanic? |
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73Delta88
Joined: 08 Jun 2003
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Location: Western Massachusetts
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| Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2007 9:04 pm Post subject: Re: Dad's Volvo won't start? |
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*Moved to the off topic section*
That looks pretty bad, notice any coolant missing? |
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87Delta
Joined: 15 May 2005
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Location: Mississippi
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| Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2007 11:54 am Post subject: Re: Dad's Volvo won't start? |
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Well, whatever you do, do not put oil in it and continue to drive it, even though damage has probably already been done. Best bet would to take it to a reputable Volvo repair center. Those things can be complicated on newer cars.
Did you check the condition of the coolant? |
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