What many D5 owners don't know is that if there's an awful wet plopping noise coming from their oil filler, it's caused by a vacuum leak. The pump vents excess air in the system through its oil feed from the exhaust camshaft. Many owners either think, or have been told they have some sort of catastrophic engine problem, whereas it's usually just a knackered vacuum engine mount allowing air into the system. lift the revs a little and if the noise goes, it's definitely a mount as the vac feed to them is shut off above idle. It's a good idea to fix the issue sooner rather than latter as it can lead to oil starvation to the vac pump and they're not cheap to replace.
Re the seatback tilting forward, you can move the seat all the way rear-ward. Then tilt the seat back forward all the way and then move the seat forward. The headrest will slide under the glovebox and you'll have a flat space all the way from the tailgate to the glovebox. At least it did that in my 850. I'll have to go out and check my 2004 XC70 and report back.
@@pongsgarage Ok, the seat headrest won't fit under the glove box on the XC70 so it won't fold as flat as the 855T I had before. but moving the seat all the way back does allow the max forward fold and thus the flattest path. Let's see about the V70. Look forward to your report. Best. Paul N.
It seems my V70 P3 is the same way as your XC70. The headrest won’t fit under the glovebox but dose fold flatter when the seat is at its most rearward position.
@Pongs Garage @Paul Nielsen hey guys! I just did this (in my P2 but still) and the trick is you have to have it folded all the way forward, pushed all the way back, and then you adjust the pitch/tilt forward on the seat and it will get to a point where you can juuust squeeze the headrest under the glove box snugly :) In another vid the guy did it manually with a knob but I did mine with the electronic controls. As the upper part of the seat tilts forwards it lowers the headrest by a few inches (depending on where it was set to begin with) Guaranteed it will work in any V70/XC70 up til '07, and I would wager it will work in the P3's as well! This was designed as a feature and not a fluke, I would be shocked if they changed up the seats for the final generation. Just wanted to share, I brought home a 3 seater sofa and a counter table in one shot a few weekends ago and this is invaluable knowledge! Link to the other vid where the guy goes over it ua-cam.com/video/6Fng-ku70_8/v-deo.html Cheers!
@@GreerokI would have thought the seat bolsters were going to be the biggest issue with the seat folding flat but I guess the seat height adjustment works in such a way it would tilt the back of the seat up. As when the seat goes up it sort of moves diagonally.
I just never get tired of the look, style and colors although I'm not a big fan of black, white or silver, they just fill in all the blanks, front, side, back, no matter the view or the angle, they just design this car with a whole lot of class and quality.
Well as a Volvoniac myself those are things that I'm quite aware of. I've had a 240, 740, 850 (all wagons) and currently I have V70 II facelift (P2 platform). What I'm most amazed of is the fact, that the Astra J Wagon I had between the 850 and V70 II did all of those Volvo things too (Including the "windows" trick which all pre-V70 III generations lacked) and in a pretty similar way and the whole car felt like a Volvo too. I have a strong suspicion that either key engineers who worked on 850/V70 worked on Astra J or Opel/Vaughall had those cars for inspiration. The similarities were more than just mere coincidences. I drove the Astra for 230 000 kms and I was more and more amazed by details and little volvo pecularities I discovered. I even called it "the honorary Volvo". Apart from the 1.4T engine and old GM automatic transmission, which were very un-volvo-like and both failed miserably.
I’ve never tried the Astra J but I’ve always thought of it as being a rather nice car. Not dull or boring like so many other cars from the 00s and 10s. It’s more of a happy little terrier from what I’ve heard.
@@pongsgarage It has an astonishingly good suspension capable of very high speeds, cornering and splendid control under any circumstances on any surface. It has interior quality miles above any VW or Audi. After 250 000 km it had NO wear signs whatsoever. It's a great looking, well though trough, well built car. Everything's perfect apart from the engine, mainly turbocharging and carbonisation in manual version (because of underrevving which auto doesn't allow) and the bloody awful old-ass GM auto. Which is a junk. Otherwise Astra J is one of the best cars in its class.
I consider myself knowledgeable about my V70 and every time I see one of these videos pop up, I learn something new XD I had no clue holding unlock would lower my windows, although I will admit I'd only ever use that function to screw with my friends or show off the feature lol
i remember a guy on the forums moaning that the front passenger seat didn't fold forward on his V70 for long loads. He'd owned the car for 3yrs and didn't know about the little lever on the back of the seat 🤣
Thanks so much man!!! Please make more if there are any :-) Love i. Do you know how to get apple car play or which model to buy to fit in a volvo v70 2008 model?
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! I don’t know any easy way of getting Apple CarPlay in the car though Bluetooth works great for me. No modifications done although Volvo told me a 2011 shouldn’t support any iPhone past iPhone 5. I’ve got no issues with my iPhone 12. It works perfectly. Though if you want a proper screen to play around with with proper Apple CarPlay, I’d suggest replacing the stereo.
I believe all the windows going up and then down. Is called global opening or closing. I think basically every car that has remote locking and all electric windows has it. Vauxhall had this in 1986 it even does the sunroof if its an electric sunroof.
@pongsgarage I hate both. Especially a manual. I've just had a clutch go on one. I'm never touching a manual again. Also I love not having to stick a key in. I don't like the ones when it unlocks when you're near. I'm happy with pressing an unlocked button on the fob but then I keep the key I'm my pocket and press the start button. I've had 2 ford's for the last 10 years simultaneously. The automatic without the ignition key. Is so much better for me than the manual with the ignition key. The latter should be going anytime soon.
We’re all different. That’s what makes us human. One person likes newer more automated cars. Another person prefers cars with more manual interaction. Luckily there’s car models for everyone in this world.
I'm not sure where this is, other than "across the pond." However, in the United States, I have been told that we cannot get rear heated seats. Is that true?
I don’t know what options were or weren’t available in the US but I do know rear heated seats weren’t standard on all models of the V70. I do know however that the US had a some what limited availability of the V70 as the XC70 became the standard for some reason though I believe most XC70 in the US are only FWD. As for me, I’m based in the home country of Volvo, Sweden.
In general, we have both FWD and AWD options available. For example, when I had my 1997 850, it was already pre-wired for rear heated seats. And the end of the center tunnel console already has knockout blanks for the heater switches. One problem though; none of the dealers are able to locate the OEM factory wiring harness for the US. Additionally, the dealers would have you believe that either, a.) It's not a US option., or b.) It's not already pre-wired or even possible.@@pongsgarage
It’s possible in the 850 to get rear heated seats. More or less everything is prewired lacking only the heated rear seat and the relay for the heating. It’s generally the same story with all extra options on P80 cars.
When I made the video, I didn’t know the window thing was pretty common. I’ve come from 80s and 90s cars straight into a 10s car. But as time has gone by, I’ve noticed just how common it is these days. :-)
So good! Thank you for that wee video. I'm a new-ish owner of a 2009 volvo v70 and i'm perturbed / annoyed / frustrated by a squeaking noise coming from the rear suspension. I'm loathe to go to the official garage because they will charge me an arm and a lung to fix it, i'm sure. Can anyone recommend an independent place i can go to get this looked at? London area. Or further afield... Many thanks!
I’m researching buying one of these and what’s with everyone making a point of them having global opening/closing…?! Pretty much every car I’ve seen since the mid naughties has this…
What many D5 owners don't know is that if there's an awful wet plopping noise coming from their oil filler, it's caused by a vacuum leak. The pump vents excess air in the system through its oil feed from the exhaust camshaft. Many owners either think, or have been told they have some sort of catastrophic engine problem, whereas it's usually just a knackered vacuum engine mount allowing air into the system. lift the revs a little and if the noise goes, it's definitely a mount as the vac feed to them is shut off above idle. It's a good idea to fix the issue sooner rather than latter as it can lead to oil starvation to the vac pump and they're not cheap to replace.
Re the seatback tilting forward, you can move the seat all the way rear-ward. Then tilt the seat back forward all the way and then move the seat forward. The headrest will slide under the glovebox and you'll have a flat space all the way from the tailgate to the glovebox. At least it did that in my 850. I'll have to go out and check my 2004 XC70 and report back.
I didn’t know that. Thanks for sharing. I’m gonna check if that works on mine too tomorrow.
I’d love to hear about your XC70 too.
@@pongsgarage Ok, the seat headrest won't fit under the glove box on the XC70 so it won't fold as flat as the 855T I had before. but moving the seat all the way back does allow the max forward fold and thus the flattest path. Let's see about the V70. Look forward to your report. Best. Paul N.
It seems my V70 P3 is the same way as your XC70. The headrest won’t fit under the glovebox but dose fold flatter when the seat is at its most rearward position.
@Pongs Garage @Paul Nielsen hey guys! I just did this (in my P2 but still) and the trick is you have to have it folded all the way forward, pushed all the way back, and then you adjust the pitch/tilt forward on the seat and it will get to a point where you can juuust squeeze the headrest under the glove box snugly :) In another vid the guy did it manually with a knob but I did mine with the electronic controls. As the upper part of the seat tilts forwards it lowers the headrest by a few inches (depending on where it was set to begin with)
Guaranteed it will work in any V70/XC70 up til '07, and I would wager it will work in the P3's as well! This was designed as a feature and not a fluke, I would be shocked if they changed up the seats for the final generation.
Just wanted to share, I brought home a 3 seater sofa and a counter table in one shot a few weekends ago and this is invaluable knowledge!
Link to the other vid where the guy goes over it ua-cam.com/video/6Fng-ku70_8/v-deo.html
Cheers!
@@GreerokI would have thought the seat bolsters were going to be the biggest issue with the seat folding flat but I guess the seat height adjustment works in such a way it would tilt the back of the seat up. As when the seat goes up it sort of moves diagonally.
...we've owned a V70 for 8 years and didn't know any of these gems. Thank You
There’s more little features not mentioned to go
Fuel flap release is very handy, thanks 👍
Oh yeah, has saved me once as well
I honestly didn’t know the seat folded forward and the windows went down with the fob that’s awesome! Thanks man!
I’m glad to know you found it useful!
Doesn’t appear to work for neither my 2012 S80 nor 2016 S60. Oh well…
I just never get tired of the look, style and colors although I'm not a big fan of black, white or silver, they just fill in all the blanks, front, side, back, no matter the view or the angle, they just design this car with a whole lot of class and quality.
The V70 P3 is more of a grand tourer compared to older Volvos
Well done! Thanks!
Very usefull video, thanks a lot, mate.
No worries!
Love this. Just one question, please always post which Year and Sub Model of XC70 this is?? Best to you, chap!!!
It’s a 2011 V70 2.5FT R-Design
@@pongsgarage So I guess the V70 1998 mod dont have that windows gem`?? :
Well as a Volvoniac myself those are things that I'm quite aware of. I've had a 240, 740, 850 (all wagons) and currently I have V70 II facelift (P2 platform). What I'm most amazed of is the fact, that the Astra J Wagon I had between the 850 and V70 II did all of those Volvo things too (Including the "windows" trick which all pre-V70 III generations lacked) and in a pretty similar way and the whole car felt like a Volvo too.
I have a strong suspicion that either key engineers who worked on 850/V70 worked on Astra J or Opel/Vaughall had those cars for inspiration. The similarities were more than just mere coincidences. I drove the Astra for 230 000 kms and I was more and more amazed by details and little volvo pecularities I discovered. I even called it "the honorary Volvo". Apart from the 1.4T engine and old GM automatic transmission, which were very un-volvo-like and both failed miserably.
I’ve never tried the Astra J but I’ve always thought of it as being a rather nice car. Not dull or boring like so many other cars from the 00s and 10s. It’s more of a happy little terrier from what I’ve heard.
@@pongsgarage It has an astonishingly good suspension capable of very high speeds, cornering and splendid control under any circumstances on any surface. It has interior quality miles above any VW or Audi. After 250 000 km it had NO wear signs whatsoever. It's a great looking, well though trough, well built car. Everything's perfect apart from the engine, mainly turbocharging and carbonisation in manual version (because of underrevving which auto doesn't allow) and the bloody awful old-ass GM auto. Which is a junk. Otherwise Astra J is one of the best cars in its class.
Cool, well done fella …. 👍
1:07 - This tip saved my bacon a few weeks ago. Thankfully I'd watched your video!
Quite a handy feature. It saved me once as well!
I consider myself knowledgeable about my V70 and every time I see one of these videos pop up, I learn something new XD
I had no clue holding unlock would lower my windows, although I will admit I'd only ever use that function to screw with my friends or show off the feature lol
It seems I’m not alone about not really knowing what to use it for then;-)
Thanks for that. I had front seat back fold on a Berlingo and I mis it.
Front seat fold may seem like a gimmick but I love it too
100,000 miles in, had no idea whatsoever about these and my XC70!
You’ve still got another 100,000miles + to enjoy them
My 2003 Audi Allroad Quattro does that with the windows but I still want a Volvo V70R RED in color.
Just as usual, Volvo are always quite far behind in gadgets. Audi is “Vorsprung Durch Technik“
Thanks 🙏
i remember a guy on the forums moaning that the front passenger seat didn't fold forward on his V70 for long loads. He'd owned the car for 3yrs and didn't know about the little lever on the back of the seat 🤣
And even when you know about the leaver, it can be hard to disengage the lock on some cars
Think the Vauxhall Cavalier started that electric window trick that was in the 80s
I think so too. It’s an old gimmick but nevertheless fun to see peoples reaction when they all go down at once
Tank you 🎉🎉
Do you know when the windows down with key feature was added to Volvo cars? I’m looking at at 2011 xc70. 🤔
I think, though I’m not sure, all P3 cars have that feature
Thanks so much man!!! Please make more if there are any :-) Love i. Do you know how to get apple car play or which model to buy to fit in a volvo v70 2008 model?
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! I don’t know any easy way of getting Apple CarPlay in the car though Bluetooth works great for me. No modifications done although Volvo told me a 2011 shouldn’t support any iPhone past iPhone 5. I’ve got no issues with my iPhone 12. It works perfectly.
Though if you want a proper screen to play around with with proper Apple CarPlay, I’d suggest replacing the stereo.
Where can I buy that key for my Volvo V70 2.5t like that key
I’d try to ask Volvo first of all. Otherwise there’s always on eBay I guess
Same on the V50. 👍
Great !!!
Did the key activate the seagull?
It’s unclear weather that, or if the seagull activated the key
I believe all the windows going up and then down. Is called global opening or closing. I think basically every car that has remote locking and all electric windows has it. Vauxhall had this in 1986 it even does the sunroof if its an electric sunroof.
That’s right. Global opening is quite an old thing though I decided to show it as most people I’ve met have been amazed that a Volvo has this feature.
@pongsgarage most people are amazed their own car has it. And they never even knew. Freelander, zafira, ford fiesta. Rover 820, rover 216 vittess.
To be honest, some people are even amazed by manual gearboxes and ignition keys nowadays.
@pongsgarage I hate both. Especially a manual. I've just had a clutch go on one. I'm never touching a manual again. Also I love not having to stick a key in. I don't like the ones when it unlocks when you're near. I'm happy with pressing an unlocked button on the fob but then I keep the key I'm my pocket and press the start button. I've had 2 ford's for the last 10 years simultaneously. The automatic without the ignition key. Is so much better for me than the manual with the ignition key. The latter should be going anytime soon.
We’re all different. That’s what makes us human. One person likes newer more automated cars. Another person prefers cars with more manual interaction. Luckily there’s car models for everyone in this world.
Rolling down the windows down with your key works on many cars. Often just needs to be activated.
That’s right! Still a fun feature not all people know about.
damn, 2 years of v70 and 2 of those I didn't know
The car full of surprises, I might do a part two in fact since I’ve found a couple more features since:-)
I'm not sure where this is, other than "across the pond." However, in the United States, I have been told that we cannot get rear heated seats. Is that true?
I don’t know what options were or weren’t available in the US but I do know rear heated seats weren’t standard on all models of the V70. I do know however that the US had a some what limited availability of the V70 as the XC70 became the standard for some reason though I believe most XC70 in the US are only FWD.
As for me, I’m based in the home country of Volvo, Sweden.
In general, we have both FWD and AWD options available. For example, when I had my 1997 850, it was already pre-wired for rear heated seats. And the end of the center tunnel console already has knockout blanks for the heater switches. One problem though; none of the dealers are able to locate the OEM factory wiring harness for the US. Additionally, the dealers would have you believe that either, a.) It's not a US option., or b.) It's not already pre-wired or even possible.@@pongsgarage
It’s possible in the 850 to get rear heated seats. More or less everything is prewired lacking only the heated rear seat and the relay for the heating. It’s generally the same story with all extra options on P80 cars.
Yes, heated rear seats for my S80 but not for the S60.
Do not own a Volvo V70,amazing content.
Thanks mate!
Cool!
The windows thing is pretty standard these days but the other tips were good to know. Thanks! 👍🏻
When I made the video, I didn’t know the window thing was pretty common. I’ve come from 80s and 90s cars straight into a 10s car. But as time has gone by, I’ve noticed just how common it is these days. :-)
Vauxhall Cavaliers used to do it
I knew everything :)
2:29 that thing you should know before buying
I just read through the manuals without even owning the car myself... yet 😂 but it's good video for an average owner!
How come you’ve got the manual but not the car?
I don't even have a Volvo V70... 🤔
Perhaps you should get one;-)
@@pongsgarage I'm actually thinking about it
@@SkywalkerPaul In the words of the late, great Emperor Palpatine, “Do it!”
You won’t regret it 😎
@@Charlienator3000 OK.
So good! Thank you for that wee video. I'm a new-ish owner of a 2009 volvo v70 and i'm perturbed / annoyed / frustrated by a squeaking noise coming from the rear suspension. I'm loathe to go to the official garage because they will charge me an arm and a lung to fix it, i'm sure. Can anyone recommend an independent place i can go to get this looked at? London area. Or further afield... Many thanks!
Try jacking up the rear end and shake the rear axle a bit while listening for the sound. That way you should be able to locate it.
@@pongsgarage many thanks. Will try that
it's probably just bushes, had mine done cheaply at kwikfit last mot and now wondered why I put up with the noise for 8 months
Rear trailing arm bush common issue with the p3 platform and mk4 Mondeo
I knew all of them and it's great to be reminded 😊
It’s always good to refresh the memory;-)
Could you do more “X amazing things” on other cars? Like your 850 and perhaps some newer Volvos?
Yeah absolutely, if enough people are interested then I’ll do some more for sure!
Does the 2006 2.5T AWD XC90 Do Anything like this?
It’s possible but I can’t say for sure. I’ve never owned an XC90.
Yes but you will need a CFE of D5T5 dongle
@@jeroenspock Thank You 👍
Just live dangerously and try it, instead of asking
I’m researching buying one of these and what’s with everyone making a point of them having global opening/closing…?! Pretty much every car I’ve seen since the mid naughties has this…
You’re right but still people seem amazed when shown on a Volvo for some reason
Third arm….load long things? It’s always the skinny ones
Loading long things, like in a saloon with the little door behind the armrest.
It's always the black ones
Amazing things on 850 next?
Why not
What year is this car?
2011
I’ll tell you something else my 2014 D4 V70 with 150k miles does ie burn up engine oil at the rate of 0.5litres/800 miles if I’m lucky.
My 2.5ft gets through a bit of oil as well to be honest
Works on electric sunroof too?
Possibly, I don’t know as I haven’t got a sunroof
@@pongsgarage Does on my XC70.
Good to know!
Put led in your park. Much much nicer
I have since the film was made actually;-)
it's all in the manual. if you don't know those you just didn't read it.
Damn i didnt know thr window thing 😂
Now you do
1st 2 knew. Last 2 new. Ta ever so.
And tell people to read the handbook.
Even for those who’ve read it, why not show it in action?
it can be a ford on the inside
It’s basically a Mondeo and shares a lot of parts with the Mondeo as well
@pongsgarage yee i'm on that 2.0 ecoboost which i only realised after buying the car lol
At least it’s a 2.0. It could be worse
You’re not Jeremy clarkson… stop it
Why would I be?
Absolute garbage.
Do not own a Volvo V70,amazing content.