Volvo S60 Just Needed a Tune Up! So Why is the Bill $4K?!

This 2009 Volvo S60 came into my shop running rough and the customer just thought they'd need a quick tune up. What did I find that would make this 'easy' repair cost $4,000?!?
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[@noneed4me2n7]

Due to health reasons I don’t get to wrench much anymore but it’s nice that folks like you Wizard upload these videos. Keeps my brain sharp and I enjoy keeping up on changes with tech and stuff. Happy holidays and best wishes to you and yours.

[@BA-xj9ew]

Hope solid health returns for you. Merry Christmas.

[@bullfrommull]

I had the S60 2002. The timing belt is an easy change. Wheel off inspection hatch off. Had mine 15years. Ever broke down. Changed the oil every 5000. The only thing that broke was the passenger door would not unlock with the Fob. They are great cars. Build quality is outstanding. Seats easily the best.

[@hottew_twat3963]

I agree have a 98s70 GLT turbo seats are just a touch worn still very comfortable has 215k on it runs like a champ has heated rear seats !!! impressive for a 28 year old car no rust or rot on it ! very well built

[@rickybobbydastar6534]

@bullfrommull the s60 a v6 or v4 ? How many miles do you have on yours ?

[@Kent.]

​@@rickybobbydastar6534 V6 or V4!!?? All of the first generation S60 model years 2001-2010 have different variations of the I5 engine either naturally aspirated or turbo.

[@rickybobbydastar6534]

@ you’re correct . I was thinking about the s80.

[@sinewave999]

I have an '06 XC70, P2 chassis also. They are are very stable feeling cars once you replace the front strut brace bushings with IPD aluminum ones. They really are tanks in accidents too, my brother also had one that was in 3 collisions before it was finally retired XD. I get mine checked every 6 months and it never left me stranded. Reliable engines if you keep up the scheduled maintenance intervals. The only real flaw on the P2 (2001-2007) is the passenger door rusts out around the trim running down the side of the car.

[@tobias_dahlberg]

Volvo recommends to do the timing belt and waterpump every 100-something thousand miles OR every 10 years. Mileage doesn't matter if it has been more than 10 years. This 2009 Volvo should've had its timing belt and waterpump replaced in 2019. Running up on 6 years too late.

[@JBM425]

I didn’t catch how many miles this Volvo had, but you make a good point about the timing belt. Pretty much anything including rubber or plastic degrades with time. The mileage may matter more for spark plugs, but for the timing belt, age is critical.

[@ghassanalfarra8935]

145k

[@donmoore7785]

Ha. My 1998 S70 haa a recommended interval of 70k or 10 years (they want to something like 110k around 2000). One year ago after the car sat for about 8 years, I finally replace the belt for the first time. Car has 50k miles on it. What matters is the condition of the belt. It had very small cracks in it. They are built to last, but yes, respecting the interval is wise as the engine is shot if they break. No need to go from hero to zero.

[@donmoore7785]

@@JBM425 My garaged 1998 Volvo had the original belt from 1998, and 50k miles until last December. It looked far better than this car's, which leaves me thinking the heat and stress from use is much more of a factor.

[@williamjones4483]

Yep. Rubber deteriorates just from exposure, like tires dry rotting.

[@CrackBerryAddict]

Check that the PCV system has been serviced. They’re notorious for being clogged on these P2-chassis Volvos. It will lead to oil leaks if not addressed. If one of those leaks starts under the timing cover, you could get oil contamination on your timing belt.

[@matzrat5006]

we have a 2001S60 , have owned for about 20 years.we keep it around for a spare car. look after them, they are a good car.

[@universalassociates6857]

@@matzrat5006 I recently bought a 2004 S60 from a couple. Evidently they no longer needed their spare car. They thought the transmission service urgent message was serious. I cleared the code and it hasn’t come back.

[@gregfrost8808]

I had a 2904 S60, over the 10 yrs I saw the dealer so much that we were on the first name basis. Thankfully the extended warranty took care of most of it, but at 110k miles there were knocks in the suspension (thank you Chicago roads) and I just didn’t want to put money into it. Odds are if I kept it, it would still be running and driving. I loved that car.

[@bobjohnson1587]

@@gregfrost8808 You had a 2904? Wow! 😉

[@EFPianist]

When you retire, you should become a mechanics teacher. You naturally teach a lot in your videos about business in general and car repair stuff. I'm not a mechanic, but learn a lot and can apply to my area. Thanks!

[@volvoman1096]

A good car and a perfect example of what happens to many Volvos (lack of maintenance). The P2 platform will last forever provided they are taken care of. That 2.5 cylinder engine and Aisin transmission will not die as long as people perform the proper maintenance. Would I get all that work done? Absolutely! These cars are so amazing when they run well. They drive like they are only a few years old. I also love how well they stand up to rust compared to anything else.

[@rafaelkestafa]

You can tell the owner didn't care much for his ride.

[@MrCarGuy]

These are so easy to work on. Timing belt is super easy. Cheap OE parts on FCP. AWD models are unnecessarily difficult.

[@leo3325]

I bought a 2012 s80 t6 two years ago when used car market was crazy. The car has no accidents and very good shape. Almost 150k miles. I found a regular service record on Carfax report. I paid $6000 from a local dealer. Since that, I fixed oil leak from vacuum pump, replaced serpentine belt, tensioner, water pump, decoupler, spark plugs, pcv valve, fan control module, battery, rebuilt alternator. Also replaced all fluids including transmission and haldex. Total cost for the parts and consumables is about $700. The most expensive is alternator rebuilding for 200. took me several weekend times to do all these😂. I like the car. It drives very stable like a tank on highway.

[@jimd2101]

I bought a 2010 S 80 T 6 3 years ago with 110,000 miles on it ....and I haven't stopped spending money on it since I had it ...new rear shocks and bushings, 2 oil leaks fixed , decoupler pulley ,water pump , and fan belt.....I lost the AWD system, I would fix it but I dont want to buy a new control module for $2000.., new front struts , the car does run great now ....but i have already done $4000 in maintenance and I'm not done yet ....I'm changing transmission fluid changed next I also replaced original spark plugs when I got it ....I love the car but it's a money pit ....I probably wont buy another one due to maintenance costs....🥵🥵🥵

[@SkyofDread]

I’m in the middle of replacing the engine of my wife’s 2012 s60 with a used engine I picked up. It had an engine knock due to lack of ojl (not pointing any fingers…) Going to fully rebuild the old one with the knock too so that we have an extra engine ready to swap if anything fails on the used engine. Once you start working on these things you fall in love.

[@richardschmidtz3672]

I replaced a clutch on a car that the adjustment rod was welded and costumer refused replacing it and glad I made him sign he refused. Needless to say but he tried taking me to court but the judge saw it my way so I didn't have to pay

[@mds2465]

Oh my god that’s crazy. I saw somebody do that once with rear shock absorbers on a BMW. Needless to say there was a lot of swearing and grinding to get those things off the car and replaced.

[@1274anil]

This is a laste year of production P2 S60. These are solid cars as alot of issues from early 2001 and such are addressed and these can come.well specced in T5 trim. Shame so much was neglected as these are not common. You can see its got optional parking sensors and HIDs headlights. This is a great daily car in the right hands

[@01Bouwhuis]

And scarce too...

[@tonywells1666]

Will you keep us posted on the Volvo whether or not they decided to go further or not with the repairs? Jus curious

[@robertsturtevant6185]

Came here to ask this…..

[@Qrail]

@@robertsturtevant6185 that makes 3 of us. Let’s hope he does.

[@donmoore7785]

I was hoping for the same thing.

[@bobjohnson1587]

David never does updates on customer's vehicles - just his own. Usually just a one-time video and then he moves onto the next one.

[@randycarter2001]

I know from experience. That fairly inexpensive timing belt snapping WILL wipe out the engine. In an interference engine (which almost all are) when the belt goes the pistons collide with the valves. At the low end just bent valves, at the high end cracked cylinder head.

[@HalfBackCrack]

Customer - My car isnt running right. Every shop - YOU NEED A NEW ENGINE, TRANS AND COMPUTER!!!!!!

[@DGTelevsionNetwork]

I've found his videos to be quite exaggerated. I'm not sure if he's getting the parts from retail or just trying to make the video more interesting? Parts for this car AREN'T expensive, they just have to be imported or shipped from an east coast city, I've wrenched on s60s, 850s and v70s. He seems to be doing this especially recently from what I've noticed.

[@stepanbalakirev8422]

@@DGTelevsionNetwork Yeah, just checked rockauto, timing belt kit is arround 250 with waterpump and pulleys. Plugs and coils are arround 200 as well, intercooler like 250. Labor even exagerating 8hrs at 150/h all in would sit arround 2k, not 3-4k as he estimates. With the other issues he mentioned yeah will def. climb up there, but just the minimum is arround 2k.

[@nickmason4017]

@@stepanbalakirev8422you’re forgetting parts mark up and parts from local part stores are just more expensive because you pay for the convenience of having them the same or next day. Most people can’t be without a car for over a week waiting for all the parts to come from Rockauto

[@billiebobbienorton2556]

Normal and preventative maintenance, being proactive and looking under the hood and the car itself is the absolute BEST things you can do.

[@ToomasTelling]

i have two XC70s and both are running great even at close to 300 thousand miles. one is gasoline 2,4 and the other 2,4 diesel. regular service makes them really reliable. and both cars have ran 15 thousand miles per a year for about 5 to 6 years. Also when doing the timing belt its a good idea to change the cam seals and the front main, i have had those pop on me.

[@andy530i]

And the water pump. The Gates belt & pump kit costs around £100 (UK ), & do not remove the crank pulley , there is a small cover just under & behind it that facilitates the removal of the belt .

[@HhhGggg-rz7bu]

And cant forget to change all of the fluids. The haldex pump fails because of lack of fluid and filter changes.

[@md2k8]

These older, early-to-late-2000's Volvo S60's were fantastic vehicles.

[@hokie9910]

Well, ours was not. Bought it brand new, transmission blew at 34k and engine threw a rod and windowed the block at 155k. Car was mostly on wife duty with a baby so it was driven lightly. Went Lexus after that.

[@wolfgangpreier9160]

Yes, so cheap to maintain. Nothing ever happened even after 500.000 miles.

[@wolfgangpreier9160]

@@hokie9910You must have had a fake Volvo made in China. Real Swedish Volvos never break and do not need any maintenance for hundreds of thousands of miles. They last forever ever ever. End of sarcasm…

[@hokie9910]

@ Funny guy! My business partner had an xc90, same engine, his engine blew at 170k. Im not the brightest but I learn my lesson quickly.

[@TCBOT]

@@hokie9910 did you ever change the oil engines dont (JUST TROW A ROD THAT THING WAS KNOCKING FOR A LONG TIME LOL these do need an oil top up 300k on my 70r and that gets driven flat out

[@mattb9664]

One of my coworkers, who was fortunate to be a head-start person with his parent's help, had one these brand new back in the day. I remember the car being very solidly built, lots of real low end power. The luxury wasn't over the top at all- just r very nice vehicle.

[@kens97sto171]

Fix timing belt coil and plugs, You MIGHT be able to plug up the boost leak with some JB weld or other epoxy. Be worth a shot if the price for the part and labor are high. Leak is easily accessible. Skip the rest for now.

[@williamjones4483]

I'm always curios about stuff so I looked up the intercooler on Rock Auto. $218.79. Not a bad price.

[@galeng73]

I have an old '82 Volvo 245 that's only a little modified. It'll hit a million miles - long after I'm dead - if you want it to and maintain it well enough. Why do I have this car that does zero to sixty in about 2.6 hours? Well, I pretty much only drive it when the conditions are right - specifically when there's an active blizzard or very icy conditions. See, it's a RWD car and is a ton of fun when you can chuck it sideways in the snow. It's also something I'll let anyone drive. Once the snowbanks are tall enough, you're unlikely to hurt it. The only changes are advanced timing and a full skid plate. Part of the reason for the skid plate is because in deep snow (and at speeds greater than 40-ish MPH) there's a low air pressure system under the hood and it will suck the snow up into the engine bay, causing the belt to slip and fall off. Trust me, you don't want to deal with that. So, I had a shop design and install a skid plate. It has about 285,000 miles on it and it might get 1000 miles a year, at the most. I'm pretty old so I expect it to live on past my expiration date. Seriously, it's an absolute riot. You're relatively safe and you're not going to hurt it any. It might not sound like it, but it's a ton of fun when you're on slippery surfaces! Sadly, today's Volvo products (at least their cars) aren't going to live as long as the older stuff will. It's one of the (fairly rare) times when newer isn't necessarily better. Generally speaking, modern cars are much better. You no longer need to rebuild the engine at 80k to 100k miles.

[@julianhinton4181]

You can tell you’re a good person and also smart when you said you need to let the customer know, I have a similar experience with a bmw when I was younger. Just bought this 2000 something 325i 5 speed, brought to my local Indy German shop( m sport autowerx prospect,ct) the guy came off as very knowledgeable and I wasn’t at the time. Anyways I went in there to get a alternator and FULL diag. He then proceeds to tell me it’ll need some suspension work, the battery and alternator. I get a bill for 3k… and this was pre inflation. Then after the bills paid I’m reviewing my online receipt and noticed he charged me for something I didn’t ask for( exhaust work) he makes some excuses about why it was needed, I then start to argue with him about these charges then he basically tells me the car will need another 3k in work with a clutch, crankshaft. Like serious serious work. So If he would’ve just been honest about the entirety of the car that it would actually cost 10k to get it running good I would’ve towed it out of there asap. But anyways I only look at this event in a positive light because I then took that with a serious grain of salt and started working on my own cars and now I have multiple vehicles and can confidently diagnose, replace and maintain my vehicles.

[@DeeDee-pw9pm]

I have an '02 V70, maintained, without any problems. I keep it maintained, having learned from the Wizard, Kilmer, and many more, how important regular maintenance is. Regular maintenance saves money in the long run, and 2000's Volvos will serve you really well when taken care of.

[@damianpasour]

I’ve got a 2010 Volvo S40 R design 2.5 five cylinder turbo engine mine only has 73k miles I really like the car I did timing belt water pump spark plugs air filter and cabin filter service so far I wanna make sure the maintenance on my Volvo has been kept up and it’s been a good car for me so far 😊

[@yettekovjrwilson4216]

I would definitely fix it. I have a 04 Tahoe about to turn 315,000 miles, an XC90 2011 with 150,000 and an 08 X5 with about 260,000 miles. I HATE car notes. Why buy a depreciating asset? I do the repairs and they still run great. I take long trips and have no worries. Wizard I would fix it. Steps at a time if needed.

[@BarbaraPape-y4g]

Volvo's remind me of Toyota's in that they can rack up high milages and skipped maintenance until the day comes when it all results in a large reapair bill that is as much as the car is worth and close to buying a fully serviced one. I can see this customer refusing the estimate or only doing the esentials.

[@richardmullins9299]

Every time in the last few used cars I've gotten, I'm sorting out problems from someone else. Got a 2013 VW Beetle TDI 2+ years ago and because it it's had a hard life, getting it in better shape. Shredded drive belt cause a lot of money to fix( more than this S60). Still need to clean the DPF, after that will be great.

[@AmirRezaie-d2h]

Hit 240k today. Appreciate you for all the knowledge and nuggets you had thrown my way over the last months. Started with 24k in September 2024…

[@lalsingh7340]

I would really love to know how much work you did put in to get to this stage

[@AmirRezaie-d2h]

I will be forever thankful to you, you changed my life I will continue to speak on your behalf for the world to hear that you saved me from huge financial debt with just a little trade, thank you Jihan Wu you're such a life saver

[@BryonyClarke-e4v]

As a beginner in this, it’s essential for you to have a mentor to keep you accountable. Jihan Wu is also my trade analyst, he has guided me to identify key market trends, pinpointed strategic entry points, and provided risk assessments, ensuring my trades decisions align with market dynamics for optimal returns.

[@GregFunnell-q9f]

Jihan Wu Services has really set the standard for others to follow, we love him here in Canada 🇨🇦 as he has been really helpful and changed lots of life's

[@ElliGConcepcion]

His guidance allowed me to restructure my retirement plan, resulting in an estimated $700,000 more by the time I retire.

[@racerboy2212]

This just happened to me with a newly purchased 1992 Honda Accord Coupe. I thought this was a true time capsule until the realization set in of all the deferred maintenance that was needed. $4000 later, the car is factory new with every working as it did when new. Now I’m buried in this car financially but it’s still an incredible piece of history that looks brand new.

[@uuulaalaa]

I mean what were you expecting it to be perfect welcome to reality used cars are used people

[@volvo09]

That's what happens with older cars... Old hoses, gaskets, etc... just replace them and keep up on that style of preventative maintenance. If the car is nice, you will pay less keeping that car going vs buying a new car. You could replace the engine and transmission twice and it would still cost less than 2 years of new car payments.

[@racerboy2212]

@@volvo09 I’m a fanatic about maintenance of my collection. If it break or goes bad, I fix it or replace it. I love having my cars at 100% at all times. Keeping up with the maintenance regularly keeps the larger repair costs at bay.

[@seanfig03]

My favorite generation accord right there. My favorite Honda of all time is a 92-95 civic hatchback.

[@realvolvofreak]

Excelent example how not to skip the maintenance. Like timing belt, spark plugs, Haldex service. Dont do it and it it creates you more expensive issues.

[@jeffboyer8214]

2005 s80 Fix all and pcv system as well.

[@Silent-Lucidity]

I sold my Volvo because of that DEM! However, I disagree with not fixing it for $5k (price of another Volvo). I'd rather fix it than buy someone else's problems.

[@JBM425]

True! It’s easy to say “I can get another car for the price of repairing this,” but who knows what’s really lurking under the hood, even with an inspection? If the body is solid and the interior is in good shape, I’d be tempted to stick with what I have.

[@DirtE30]

Go ahead and add all the engine mounts, wiring harness, lower control arms, ball joints, sway bar, complete PCV system, and on and on and on.

[@corgiowner436]

First clue was the missing headlight washers.

[@guzzijack9714]

For me first clue was clear headlight and fog light on driver's side and both clouded over on passenger side. Probably been in an accident on driver's side.

[@ScottCo98]

@@corgiowner436 those covers are always missing on those cars regardless if it's an S60 or C30. Common issue

[@davidkdanielson]

@@ScottCo98 Yep. Just lost one on my 2005 XC90! Fell off driving down the road, LOL.

[@01Bouwhuis]

They are on the bumper.....

[@corgiowner436]

@ yes. No covers.

[@leivabernie]

Thats a great car. Doing the work is worth it, maybe they can fix themselves (I know I would).

[@peep25100]

As someone who is driving with the same car it is very sad to see this nice looking outside volvo in this kind of state

[@bobjohnson1587]

Owner neglect.

[@Everyday_Trey]

The lower front control arm bushings looked shot from here

[@NV4L999]

Loving the Volvo videos!

[@Handle423]

The bump behind the sunroof is actually not for where a light would be, as far as I remember that's where the motor for the sunroof sits 😃

[@jimmyaber5920]

Interior motion sensor for alarm. Or at least, the location for it.

[@rmp5s]

Hope they keep it goin'. 4k is a lot less than a new car.

[@andy530i]

The front bottom arm bushes need replacing, they are quite worn, it is a common problem with the P2 chassis.

[@mritchie85]

Good advice as usual from the Car Wizard.

[@ChrisBaccus]

Great analysis as always. I have a 2012 XC70 T6 and do all the maintenance and preventative maintenance. Not surprised by all what you found. That's a long life for the plugs and coil packs and that timing belt definitely needs attention.

[@davidgutting4317]

This is why I love my Tesla. I’ve got some bushings and bearings that wear out and you can keep driving with. If something is up with the electrics, it doesn’t run, you plug in the ODB and swap the bad module. I’ve had my Tesla for 150K miles and all I had trouble with was a sticky door handle and a computer upgrade (under warranty). Service is, tires, cabin filter, washer fluid. That’s it. I’m never going back to the “Will it start” anxiety ever again.

[@Vancityvanlife2013]

Thank you Mr. Wizard for an update. I have the same issue with a similar car with the kids being messed up. I had to replace the heads and replace the idle control arm because it has rough idle plus I changed the heads onto a similar car keep up the hard work. You’re doing awesome job and I like your other KZbin channel also

[@williamegler8771]

Doesn't anyone familiarize themselves with the maintenance requirements of their vehicle? Just by following the manufacturer's recommendations, you can extend the vehicle's useful life for many tens of thousands of miles.

[@djkasdjkasdjdjdj]

these damn volvos have a separate manual and wiring diagrams software called VIDA DICE. Those you have to pay like an additional manual which the owner was suppose to be given for free for a right to repair.

[@williamegler8771]

​@djkasdjkasdjdjdj They come with an owner's manual in the glove compartment which outlines the manufacturer's recommended service and the mileage that service should be carried out at.

[@cinthe3]

Woo, my mom had one of these. Saved her life. I74k miles then totaled. I can smell the interior tour with the leather smell.

[@universalassociates6857]

@@cinthe3 you’re right about the smell - likely from the aging leather - you get used to it. If blindfolded, you can tell you’re in an old Volvo😁

[@cinthe3]

@universalassociates6857 same with the old Mercedes. I used to have a 190E. Got 220k out of it, leaking all the way lol

[@Bugholeexcalibur]

5 cylinder engine and AWD, that's dope. I have a C30, 1.6D but with lots of options, even the premium sound and navigation.

[@braaland]

In general the P2 S60s have three-spoke steeringwheels while S80, V70, XC70 (incl.(V70XC)) and XC90 have four-spoke steeringwheels. It's supposed to be a plastic plastic cover behind the front bumper underneath the radiator, AC-condensor and intercooler - might have saved the intercooler from that damage. It's also supposed to be a plastic grill in the lower part of the front bumper - might serve as a good protection from road debris

[@bjthedjdutchdude1992]

I had the intercooler replaced on my car last week. It's back at the mechanic with a broken starter. I drove 200 km yesterday. I parked the car at a gas station parking lot. And when I was ready to go, I turned on the ignition. Nothing. No crank.

[@ozarkliving7263]

Time for a Toyota

[@petemedina8446]

This is an interesting video although I doubt you can find another Volvo like that one same model same here for about $5,000 it will probably more like 7 or $ 8,000 and then when you do find a used one for that price that may need thousands of dollars worth of repairs so it might be better off fixing the old one

[@michaeltipton5500]

This was a great video. It stresses the importance of scheduled maintenance. I always make sure my car is maintained so I never had issues. My Chevy also has a timing chain, so I do regular oil changes. Also, it would have been great to have you state what the customer decided at the end of the video.

[@andrewsnyder9262]

You will spend more doing all the maintenance. Just fix it when it breaks.

[@williamwinn9160]

This era of the S60 were very good cars. I did two of these timing belts in my garage (on my car and my son's car). Easiest timing belt I ever did. Top strut mounts in front go bad. Easy drain and fill on trans so you can do it regularly. Unfortunately, my sons cellphone addiction totaled his S60.

[@nononsenseBennett]

I was on the fence about replacing the timing belt on my 1989 Toyota Sienna but decided to change it at considerable expense but good thing I did. The old belt's internal steel strands were starting to fray! Great van so the cost was worth it. Old vehicles can remain very usable with preventive maintenance.

[@agrippa1234]

Its kind of a no win; if you advise them of additional problems they might thinking you're running up the bill and if you don't you get blamed for them. I recognize the need for clear and comprehensive follow ups.....well done Sir Wizard

[@dawnpoint]

My dad had an S60. It was flawless when he bought it. Three years later we had to ditch it cuz it just kept breaking. Was a fun and stylish car otherwise.

[@billnasburg1361]

As always, I am very impressed by your knowledge and honesty. I wish I lived closer to your shop but I live in central Washington State. Best you you and Mrs. Wizard and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

[@callumk5]

I had (and still miss) a 2005 D5 manual. Fabulously quick and comfortable car.

[@racerboy2212]

It’s far more cost effective to do ALL of this and keep a great car that I’m already comfortable driving. A replacement new car is not even an option for me.

[@pugtato01]

Most of the issues, in fact all of them are caused by a careless owner who doesn’t want to spend money maintaining their car. (Also that Haldex 3 or 4 most likely needs a oil and filter change if its working intermittently. They fail only when owners don’t change its oil at all and keep on driving it.)

[@TABRO284]

That car is so clean and rust free underneath. Must be in an area that does not put salt on the roads.

[@DeeDee-pw9pm]

Sweden is a country of snow and winters, and they've been good at undercoating for a long time.

[@dverespey]

I just pulled the plug on an 01 XC70. (Cam/Crank seals) If you can do your own wrenching these cars are good, but even then there is time and place to move on. Still can't believe how much less it is for work at the Wizards. 4k is a bargin for that amount of diag, parts and work.

[@ducky1496]

You need to add front control arm bushings also Wizard. They looked pretty shagged.

[@Alex88302]

My bf had a 2001 Camry with a 5sfe, got t boned by a Honda driver with no insurance running a red light, well a week after that happened I was planning on doing a full engine refresh and had all the parts already, I ended up pulling the engine and selling it with all the install parts, well out of curiosity I decided to pop the timing cover off, and whaddya know, original timing belt. At 244k miles. The engine ran extremely well and that car took us to South Dakota from Washington and returned an average of 33-34mpg on the interstate. Miss that car a lot.

[@OnSmashMedia]

The bill is 4K cause they brought it to you. 😂

[@ManuelFresh100]

Yaa lol don't blame him though, the dude works on high end cars

[@freiduumforall8843]

Yes, for a THOROUGH inspection....that's the bill an uncaring and/or clueless owner gets.

[@Gardneronthewater]

I wish you would do follow ups on the these cars you do vids on. Let us know what was the verdict!

[@mritchie85]

It would be worth getting it back driving by doing the timing belt and service items and of course essential repairs. The other big jobs can be spaced out and done over time, that car will run for a long time if looked after, I still see older ones than that on the road in Scotland, they still look good and are solid.

[@redbone5363]

Some ppl just drive the hell out of them for a few years and then trade them to avoid maintenance. I don't have that much disposable income so I take care of my cars. Wifes car 25 year old, mine 26 year old and they could be driven cross country with confidence.

[@randybyrd8755]

Merry Christmas Wizard

[@michaelrichardson484]

That was a good catch on the intercooler leak, but the customer should be able to put a claim into his insurance company for impact damage and even then it could probably be sealed up without replacement. It’s not gonna damage the car to drive with that leak. Also it would be better to fix that car then start with another used one and have to fix that one also

[@dannyrbailey]

When you said the symptoms I just wanted to throw out what could be a few parts that could be looked at before watching and seeing your take just to see how far off I am just for fun. What I think: Replace plugs and coils. For plugs use OEM Volvo. Coils you can use whatever. Replace fuel rail pressure sensor Clean throttle body I own an 08 s80 T6 with the inline 6 turbo. 175k miles. Did the coils and plugs (plugs with Volvo genuine) I’ve heard mixed reviews using anything not OEM on plugs. Also the pressure sensor. My car still seems to drive a little on the rough side until it warms up and it’s good. I’ll keep running it 👍

[@misterfeedback202]

Merry Christmas 🎄 thank you for all the good videos this year.

[@peterm4475]

Automatic transmissions require a drain and fill every so often as Volvo did not specify any service intervals, saying only that the fluid was good for the life of the transmission. Premature transmission failure has been a terminal issue for many P2s.

[@richardturkson5916]

Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) does include maintenance expenses not just buying the car and pay for insurance.

[@davidvega6215]

Who else immediately noticed both front lower control arm bushings shot in this Volvo?

[@AldermanFredCDavis]

I do not have the aptitude, interest, tools, or space to work on my own vehicles. I often question myself as to whether I am being "unrealistic" to my expectations of people and things, whether it be at work, stores, hotels, mechanics, etc. etc. It has always pissed me off when I bring a vehicle to a mechanic for issue "A"..........and then, 3 weeks later, something else goes wrong. Glad to hear The Wizard confirm what ALWAYS seemed like common FN sense to me............If you're already under the hood, look around and check everything possible. It would seem to me, that the intelligent thing for a shop to have is a checklist of items to check on EVERY vehicle coming into the shop, regardless of why it's there. It's not uncommon to drop $1,500+ at a place..........for whatever.........and they don't check the tire pressure or wiper fluid reservoir. WTF? The number of mediocre auto mechanics and garages is astounding.

[@Michael-ft3vg]

I've got a Volvo c30 with the T5 motor and auto trans. I had the timing belt replaced, trans flushed, and I change the oil every 5k. These Volvo 5 cylinder turbos are dead reliable (except the ones with piston ring issues), but you just have to stay on top of the service intervals. I just broke 100k

[@johnmarino4085]

Thanks for sharing!

[@westnylefx]

My 2007 S60R has 486000kms on it and drives beautifully.

[@98XC1]

Great work. Great approach. All mentioned work was a part of regular maintenance. Interculer can be bought used for small ammount of money.i can only imagine the PCV system status.

[@BubblesTheCat1]

*Intercooler bro. Cool. cooler. Inter-cooler. Do you put your beers in a culerbox? 🤭

[@charlescoyle1735]

I've got a '02 S60 5 speed with 132K. Awesome car.

[@CarsandChris]

About to go pick up a 2002 S60 T5 manual to add to my 01 V70 T5 Manual

[@DeeDee-pw9pm]

That thing is barely broken in.

[@donmoore7785]

As the owner of a '05 V70 2.5T for 14 years, and older S70 and 850 high pressure turbo 5 cylinders, and now a ;14 XC70 with a Haldex, I can relate to multiple things going on here. I did the timing belt on the S70, but the V70 needed VVTs replaced, and I wasn't messing with the cams as well as timing, so I paid someone to do that. Sadly, my V70 struck an exploded truck tire that was still moving on a blind curve on the interstate, and took out all three radiators in the stack. The repair would have been about $5k (similar to this S60), so I took $5500 from the insurance CO and scrapped it, regretably. The 5 cylinder is an awesome engine - scrapped for the sake of fuel economy. I will be servicing the Haldex on my car, though it isn't recommended by Volvo. They are great cars, but need maintenance. That timing belt job will require a new water pump and tensioner.

[@MrCarGuy]

If it was the VVT hubs that got replaced you can instead just replace the leaking hub seals themselves. FCP sells them

[@ScottCo98]

The bump on the headliner is where an optional motion sensor would go and the autodim mirror failing like that is pretty common

[@Vamk420]

Gonna have to do the timing belt, suspension refresh, probably plugs, and front rear diff/trans fluid. On my 2006 S60 AWD

[@jagtan13]

It's a turbo as well, that turbo may be tired if they skipped out on oil changes. It may also only have a few months left.

[@rrd1975]

For more than 30 years, I've owned cars powered by DOHC inline four engines. These cars have "interference engines", so if the timing belt slips or breaks the valves and pistons collide and destroy the engine. I've always wondered about this engine type, as you are only one belt slip away from disaster. I watch my timing belt like an neurotic mother.

[@JuicingDailyTV]

I've got a 2006 S60 2.0T 5 cylinder petrol, over here in the UK, I'll be watching this in bed tonight! Same colour as mine too!

[@sandhaug67]

If you took your Volvo for a service at the Volvo dealer in US, dont they use original Volvo parts for the service? Just asking......

[@vmizzell]

Timing is everything in life, not just in Volvos.

[@agrippa1234]

I have always found the S60 oddly shaped with a touch of can't tell if its going forward or backwards shape, great seats!

[@Munakas-wq3gp]

Volvo has always had superior seats. The leather is so soft that you just slide on it. I was really impressed with it when I test drove a couple of Volvos before I chose another Mercedes.

[@volvo09]

Yes, I love the seats in those cars but don't like the styling (in and out). I was always a RWD Volvo fan, and give a pass to the 850 and early S and V70.

[@Munakas-wq3gp]

@@volvo09 I can't argue there. I really liked the ride in my friends new V70 classic but still chose to go with Mercedes again.

[@chrisschultz6129]

If someone has more than 1 car; and it's a non-interference engine; I don't think there is anything wrong with running the timing belt until it snaps. You will pay an extra towing fee that you wouldn't if you just had it changed when recommended.

[@robtorres]

I'm surprised the turbo drain pipe isn't leaking on that car. A pain to fix on a AWD. The angle gear needs to be removed for a repair to access the pipe.

[@scottymoondogjakubin4766]

I stopped doing 40 - 60 labor hr repairs a few years ago ! Seems like most euro cars now fall in this catagory some you even have to remove the windshield for repairs ! Luckily that 09 is fairly not so difficult

[@drivewaymarvels311]

The best thing about these cars was the seats. Wow are they nice.

[@JeffryCollins-m3x]

Those lower control arm bushings looked completely shot.

[@MichaelOKeefe2009]

Volvo S60........A VERY NICE SEDAN! Owner......Not so much.

[@johnstapler5956]

Can't believe the plugs came out...

[@KensSmallEngineRepair]

An honest car mechanic, who would've thought?

[@natec5832]

yall missed those control arm bushings in the front, they look terrible

[@mattybrews]

I KNEW it was the timing belt before the video even played, it is the #1 non-negotiable aspect of care for these cars. These P1, inline 5-cyl Volvos are dead-reliable, excellent vehicles with basic and preventative maintenance. They ride and handle great, turbo makes plenty of power, very comfortable, very safe. Like any car, they are *not* going to treat you well if you neglect and ignore them. Going 150K miles and almost 20 years on the original timing belt, original plugs and coils, sorry brother that's textbook neglect. Cracked intercooler? You would notice a hissing turbo within a very short notice. They kept driving. Someone bought this car without having any interest in keeping it nice. Good money says the owner drives it into the dirt. Shame, these are a great vehicle. The T5 turbo + AWD Haldex system is a straight ripper.

[@volvo09]

And with a leak after the MAF sensor it has to run like crap whenever the turbo is pushing air out that leak. It's a nice rust free car, perfect DIY special. But it will probably be run into the ground. The other day I saw a post from someone using a saffron gold V70R as a hand me down first car for new york city curbside parking... The owner said it's my first car and I'm not fixing all the damage... It was a beautiful wagon, and you can tell it was going to get destroyed.

[@donmoore7785]

This is not a P1 car

[@mattybrews]

​​@@donmoore7785you're right! Technically p2 along the same year span. Same basic powerplant, trans, and Haldex of the era

[@nadenolam8368]

Have 2012 S60 T6 AWD, car is fast and smooth on road. Only has 84000 miles on it.