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Does the Volvo XC70 diesel have a DPF, dual mass flywheel and EGR?
I am contemplating the purchase of a 2004-2007 Volvo XC70 automatic diesel. Were these vehicles fitted with DPFs, dual mass flywheels and exhaust gas recirculation valves? It will be my second car with around 100,000 miles on clock when purchased. Would a petrol version be a better option?
Asked on 29 September 2012 by ED, via email
Answered by
Honest John
There are no problems with dual mass flywheels on torque converter automatics because the transmission performs the stress-relieving function of the DMF. They had diesel particulate filters (DPFs) from May 2005 to meet EU4 emissions regulations. All have EGRs. They also have timing belts with waterpumps driven by them, which need replacing every five years or so. Petrol engine versions were also timing belt.
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