Engine repair for a 1997 Volvo ACL
Engine repair for the 1997 Volvo ACL: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
What to check when buying the 1997 Volvo ACL
- NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- No owner complaints are on file with NHTSA for this model year.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98V297000 | 1998-11-17 | steering:linkages | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A FAL 8.0 FRONT STEER AXLE. THE UPPER STEERING ARM CAN FAIL WITHOUT WARNING. |
| 98V255000 | 1998-10-14 | suspension:front:springs:air suspension:lines and fittings | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 8 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE AIR SUSPENSION CONTROL VALVE SUPPLY LINE WAS NOT PLUMBED THROUGH AN AIR PRESSURE PROTECTION VALVE. IN THE EVENT OF A FAILURE, THERE WOULD BE LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE IN THE 'B' SYSTEM AIR RESERVOIR THAT SUPPLIES AIR PRESSURE FOR THE FRONT STEER AXLE BRAKES. |
| 97V212000 | 1997-11-17 | suspension:front:wheel bearing | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 8 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE STEER AXLE WHEEL BEARING JAM NUT LOCK WASHER MAY NOT HAVE BEEN BENT OVER THE JAM NUT AFTER THE WHEEL BEARINGS WERE ADJUSTED. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Engine repair for the 1997 Volvo ACL
Engine repair for your 1997 Volvo ACL: arranged with a trusted shop, never done by CarmaCars, with a rental if you need one. An engine that runs rough, smokes or overheats needs a look soon.
Your car, your notes
Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. If you have the service history of your ACL, have it ready for the shop.
What to send us
You agree everything with the shop before work begins. The repair is between you and the shop; the rental is with us. The shop sets the price and the time after seeing the car.
Your rental while you wait
A rental from us keeps you moving while the shop has your car. We deliver the rental to you and collect it when your car is ready. Delivery and pickup are both options across the Toronto area.
Getting a clear quote
If a warning light was the reason, ask what the code was and what fixed it. Ask for the work to be listed line by line on the invoice. If you want to see the old parts, ask for them back.
Car care, briefly
Clear snow off the whole car, roof included, before you drive. Follow the maintenance schedule in your owner's manual, by time or distance. Look at the tire tread before long trips.
One more step
Ask, and we tell you plainly what we can arrange.
Request engine repair
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
Rent a car while yours is in in Toronto
We have no car while yours is in on the site right now. Request one and we look for it for your dates, or take a similar car that is available now.
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