But when the brakes were done did they replace the fluid? That's more of a maintenance service and is not done typically when changing rotors/pads.

Has the automatic transmission fluid ever been changed?

Cabin filter.

Engine Air cleaner.

 

Just have the whole prescribed 120K service done with no modifications to the items in the manual.

The plugs are nearing their service life already, I’d recommend replacement. I just installed new plugs in my T6 this weekend at 60K miles of service (the manual states T6 plugs every 75K miles, so I had 15K still remaining) and the car drove and fired perceptibly smoother afterward, even with the previous plugs not looking that bad (below).

Brake fluid bleeding/replacement is not part of the typical brake/rotor installation, unless Volvo sold it to you as a service when you had your brakes replaced. If you haven’t had fluid changed in the lifetime of the car, do it immediately. You will feel a big difference in pedal feel once the new fluid is replaced and lines bled of any residual air from the hydraulic system. Once you’ve absorbed 2%-3% of water, you’ll reach a situation where the water will boil under heavy braking, and you’ll lose hydraulic pressure.

Power steering fluid is also essential if you haven’t done it yet. If it looks like below, you need to change it out now. This below was mine after 70k miles (and flushed fluid, using the baster method, for comparison).

 

Coolant flush doesn’t make much sense considering it’s not in the schedule to begin with, and you would’ve had coolant replaced with the rebuild.

How long ago was the brake job? Mileage matters less than time+ambient humidity as far as brake fluid is concerned. What did it even entail? At most, unless otherwise recommended or asked for, I imagine they would bleed fluid in caliper as they press/rotate in piston to replace brakes, and wouldn’t have flushed it fully. Could do a copper/water content test, albeit not perfect since levels in reservoir may not reflect levels in lines/calipers, especially rear

P/S fluid would be good if you’ve never done it, can do pretty easily yourself too, either full flush disconnecting feed+return lines, or partial with a turkey baster/transfer pump.

not that it’s in there, but if you’ve never replaced trans fluid…

 

IIRC, Volvo coolant is good for 10 years. Brake fluid, good maintenance practice is to bleed every 2-3 years. Plugs are close enough to the end of the service interval that I would do them. Like the others said, power steering fluid, transmission fluid, air and cabin filters, etc. These are all things that could be done.

 

@AM Reed

Engine rebuild was at 74,500 so I imagine the coolant was changed at that point. So a coolant flush definitely not needed.

Per Spark Plugs, the current ones have around 46k - Done at 74,500 with Car now having 121k. I'll probably need to defer the expense until 130k. My preferred said plugs are around $300. Another dealer said $350-400. House hunting and looking at large expenses at moment i.e significant downpayment. 130K would give me another 6 months.

Going through records to see what has been done. I'll post with more detail tomorrow. I pulled all records, but I am missing one. I've got the 10-110k service records and brake jobs. But I'm missing the 101 or 102K brake job service log. It was done under Volvo Good Will due to some confusion between my dealer / Volvo on the PrePaid + Wear Plan I had. Apparently, I didn't get a copy of that record.

General FYI: My Car had the Factory PrePaid Maintenance + Wear from 0-100K. So all 10K service Intervals and Necessary Maintenance were done during that period However, I'll grab specifics after checking service logs. 110K I just did oil change.

Appreciate the feedback. I'll update this thread more tomorrow and hopefully that'll better guide people.

 

@AM Reed @Wayne T5 @p.rico @Fooj

Based on the Below: - What to do at 120K?

1. Do Brake fluid Change at 120k? - One was done at 40k and another at 80k?

2. Power Steering Flush Never Done - Is that Necessary or needed? If so how urgent?

3. Coolant Changed with Engine Rebuild at 74,500 I ASSUME. - Not Needed?

4. Obviously Oil Change / Filter

5. Cabin Filter Change Needed?

All Under PrePaid Maintenance + Wear for 0-100k

Note: Spark Plugs originally also done at 20 something thousand miles under the recall. Alignments done every 10K.

10k - 4cyl 10K Maintenance / Castrol / Oil Filter. Topped off Fluids

20k - Performed Oil and Filter Change. Checked and topped off fluid levels. Lubricated Hinges, Latches, and Steering Stops. 4CYL 10K Maintenance Catrol Full Syn. Oil Filter Insert. Gasket. Multifilter. Replaced Cabin / Pollen Filter

30k - Performed Software Updates. Performed oil and filter change, checked and topped off fluid levels. Lubricated Hinges, Latches, and steering stops. 4CYL 10K Maintenance Catrol Full Syn. Oil Filter Insert. Gasket.

40k - Performed Oil and Filter Change. Checked and topped off fluid levels. Lubricated Hinges, Latches, and Steering Stops. Replaced Cabin / Pollen Filter, Air Filter, FLUSHED BRAKES, and checked car over.

50k - SW Updates (TEM / IHU). Performed Oil Change. Castrol Full Syn. Gasket. Topped off Fluids.

58K - Removed and Replaced rear brake Rotors. Removed and Replaced Rear Brake Pads.

60k - Oil Filter Insert. Castrol Full Syn. Gasket. Multi Filter. Spark Plug Kit. Performed Oil Change, Topped Fluids, Replaced Air Cabin Filter.

70k - Oil Filter Insert, Gasket, Performed Oil and Filter Change,

At ~72K, I began experiencing Oil Consumption. Breather Box Changed.

74,500 - ECM Reload, Thermostat Faulty, Timing Belt Kit, Door Latch Recall, Verified Oil Consumption (Long List of Parts Replaced).

Verified cylinder walls are fine. Replacing Pistons, Spark Plugs, And all Necessary Gaskets and seals. Reassembled All Removed Components. Refilled Systems to Proper Specs.

80k - Brake Disk Kit - Removed and Replaced Front Brake Rotors. Rotors Warped. Air Filter Insert. Multi Filter. Oil Filter Insert. Gasket. Installed Brake Fluid. Performed oil change. Flushed Brake Fluid. (Probably Topped off Fluids too. Not seeing listed)

90k - Gasket, Multi Filter, Perofrmed an Oil and Filter Change. Topped off Fluids. Replaced Cabin / Pollen Filter

100K - Oil Filter Insert, Gasket, Multi Filter, Performed Oil Change and Filter Change. Topped off Fluids. Replaced Cabin and Air Filter

103k - Brake Pad Kit. Replaced from and rear Brake Pads.

110k - 4 CYL Full Syn Oil, Oil Filter Insert, Gasket, Perofrmed Oil and Filter Change. Topped Off Fluids. Lube Service. (Didn't do full 110k).

 

Like I indicated in my earlier post, I'd do brake fluid, cabin filter, engine air cleaner, and transmission fluid. I like the suggestion of power steering fluid so I'd do that too.

 

Took car in. Just did ACL and Oil Change. Asked for an alignment but they didn't have time to do one. I guess they're now down two techs. Also didn't have time for a brake fluid flush.

Ill call around to other Volvo Dealers that I may pass in my driving habits to get their pricing on a brake fluid flush. My Volvo Dealer quoted $245 which seems a bit high, but I could be wrong.

 

$245 is expected and in line for Volvo labor rates for what I'm used to in the mid-Atlantic. I'd honestly just have the fluid flush done at a competent service chain if that number is a bit high for your taste. I take my vehicles to the local Firestone Complete Auto Care where I've developed a rapport with the manager, who is very competent. I believe they charged me $80 for the brake flush service.

 

And to add, I have my alignment done through Firestone as well. The technician gets it right every time, and I paid $180 for a lifetime alignment several years ago, which paid for itself after two adjustments. I've had six or seven alignments (about two per year) since purchasing the plan.

 

Can you add multiple cars to the plan?