Is the 2005 Volvo V50 a good car?
Other service has been routine. It handles well, accelerates well and gets 25 to 28 mpg day in and day out. With snow tires used in the winter with four wheel drive and six speed manual trans it is an amazing winter car. I go places that the SUV crowd can’t go because they use “all-season” tires which in fact are really “no-season” tires.
When did the Volvo V50 T5 come out?
Top of the charts at launch in June 2004 is the V50 T5, powered by a 2.5-litre, turbocharged five-cylinder engine which has an extra 37kW and 90Nm over the other models. Performance from this engine, mated to a six-speed manual or five-speed auto gearbox, is nothing short of astounding.
What kind of engine does a V50 have?
A 168-horsepower, 2.4-liter inline-five-cylinder engine goes into the regular front-wheel-drive V50, while the high-performance T5 edition gets a turbocharged inline-five-cylinder engine that produces 218 hp. The prior V40 wagon had four-cylinder power. Front- and all-wheel-drive wagons will be offered.
What kind of tires does a Volvo V50 use?
With snow tires used in the winter with four wheel drive and six speed manual trans it is an amazing winter car. I go places that the SUV crowd can’t go because they use “all-season” tires which in fact are really “no-season” tires.
What are the wheel specs for a Volvo V50?
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What are the warning signs for a Volvo V50?
The electronic system is always failing, with all kinds all scary warning signs: Engine Failure, Break Failure, Transmissions failure! This week was the worst. The immobilizer warning comes on and the key is stuck at position 1. Had to get it towed to the shop.
Where is the low pressure line on a Volvo 850?
It is located on the passenger side of the engine compartment near the radiator and is marked with a “ 70NM ” [ Volvo 850 Low Pressure Line] The best photo documentation on how to get to the Volvo 850, S70 and V70 evaporator, period: Changing an Evaporator Core – in Pictures
What kind of gas mileage does a Volvo V50 get?
The Volvo V50 gives you a wagon with room, yet a smaller car so the advantages of good gas mileage. Around 33 mpg on the hwy and averages around 26+ in town. It has a very attractive appearance, and nice interior layout. It’s also a very safe car with multiple airbag and although the small appearance, it weighs in around the same as a small SUV.