u/MaintenanceAnnual263

Australia Spec is no reflector or marker light on the front.

Telstra NBN is dropping out more frequently and for longer, then it works super fast for a bit. Is this normal?

Petrol station was busy yesterday before prices are set to go up, This Aus Petrol station has no entry/exit signage so it a free for all. Since we drive on the left ...is A or B the entry, and if cars are lining up which side do we line up..

Purchased this angled cable and its testing as crappy faulty when wires are touched/bumped. Ive tested a straight cable and it works fine. Does VIOFO sell a quality cable in the correct standard (ground 4th from tip) ...

There are indents on the doors that need to be filled.

When installing an A/C unit, test that the drain drips outside the house Not inside

I heard its 10 years, is that reasonable?

I wonder with technology in China moving so fast, when is a car considered old?

In Australia, there is no specific "mandate" specifying that car makers must hold parts for a set number of years. Instead, under Australian Consumer Law (ACL), manufacturers must guarantee that spare parts and repair facilities are available for a "reasonable time" after purchase.

Volvo purists look away, its 2026.

Back in 2021 (18,249km ago) i installed this TFT screen which displays and audible alarm OBD2 speed Battery Coolant and CEL's. The most important was an overheating coolant alarm but have also experienced an alternator failure that was very slow to alert me. The speed display is very handy and only takes a quick glance as i know exactly where to look.

Cars with the quick connect fuel line fitting. Its been a few years since i changed the fuel filter and i do remember making sure the fitting was secure. However it appears the plastic insert (button) was worn and un-clipped itself while driving. With a small screwdriver i was able to replace just the plastic insert rather than the whole fitting. As a further pre-caution i used lock-wire so it never comes apart by accident.

Just spotted the Mercedes Benz 140 years convoy of left hand drive new S-class electric on the NSW south coast, the real give away was signalling left indicator exiting round abouts. The article says they are heading North to Brisbane but i spotted them heading south?? Really wanted to them to stop so i could practice my German "Aber allas gut"

https://www.cars24.com.au/car-news/mercedes-benz-140-years-drive-australia/?srsltid=AfmBOooVqtqjbwmjm99sT_v0Sy9NlqxazgOPDSbz5MhpNRQwOlxzyvLP

Noticed the door marker and puddle lights are missing from my P2 XC70, so i have installed reflective tape instead. My old 740 had marker/puddle lights for the rear doors.. i guess you cannot be too safe?

the fake wood or the fake aluminum look?

I have experienced this before searching for P2 parts. Rang the dealership AKA stealership and item is in stock and same price as aftermarket online from China.

Try it, only costs a phone call.

I can find dimensions of the volvo part. Problem is i live in Australia and just cannot find anyone selling part here. I can see this is a common handbrake part in tractors and also the Toyota landcruiser but i need to make sure the size is the same...can anybody please help

Replaced rear disk/drum with Brembo. Sanded/Cleaned with brake cleaner all contact surfaces including old brake shoes. Handbrake has been adjusted to 5 clicks as per Haynes. Not happy, i think it could be better, is this normal??

I recently replaced the rear disks on my 2001 Volvo XC70 2.4 Benzin with manual transmission. I had not noticed any parking issues before replacement. I was expecting i would need to loosen the cable but instead have needed to tighten it?..However after 5 clicks and using all my strength the car still moves.

New brake disks by Brembo. cleaned all surfaces with brake cleaner.

sanded/roughened up handbrake shoes.

Looked at operation of shoes without disk and noticed they move very little, is this normal??

From the picture of the shoes and watching the operation it appears that not all of the shoe is contacting the disk surface..Is there some adjustments that need to be done to the shoe?..i cannot see any.