Nwcid Posted January 11, 2021 Report Share Posted January 11, 2021 I recently picked up a 2014 Volvo 630 with 420,000 miles on it. Now I am going over the unit completely and making it what we went. I am also servicing and checking everything. This truck did not come with any records. Do I just do a full fluid replacement (oil, trans, diff, coolant) or do I have those items tested to decide when I should service them? Are there any other systems that I should service? If I wanted to have the service done at a shop, roughly what should I expect to spend? I know it varies, but looking for a rough idea. Some project it makes sense to let someone else do it depending on price. Quote 2014 Volvo 630. 2016 Fuzion 325T, RZR 900 Trail 675ah AGM, MSH 3012 inverter, 960w Solar. (2016 Chevy 3500 DRW, backup) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randyretired Posted January 11, 2021 Report Share Posted January 11, 2021 (edited) 55 minutes ago, Nwcid said: I recently picked up a 2014 Volvo 630 with 420,000 miles on it. Now I am going over the unit completely and making it what we went. I am also servicing and checking everything. This truck did not come with any records. Do I just do a full fluid replacement (oil, trans, diff, coolant) or do I have those items tested to decide when I should service them? Are there any other systems that I should service? If I wanted to have the service done at a shop, roughly what should I expect to spend? I know it varies, but looking for a rough idea. Some project it makes sense to let someone else do it depending on price. When I bought our truck it had about 500,000 miles, a little more than yours. I decided to change all of the fluids so I wouldn't have to worry about it. This gave us a baseline. Testing is a way I have seen some others go and it has merit. I am happy with the way we went and by doing it myself it wasn't terribly expensive but I don't remember the cost. Edited January 11, 2021 by Randyretired Quote Randy 2001 Volvo VNL 42 Cummins ISX Autoshift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl&Rita Posted January 11, 2021 Report Share Posted January 11, 2021 Oil, change. Power steering, change. Coolant, test. Change all the above filters, plus fuel. Grease, yes please. Count on close to 50 grease zerks, + or -. There's drive through service bays every where, but count on close to $1000 for oil/filter/grease and rear oils. Trans service on an iShift is around $700 by itself. It's got spendy oil. All the above service will run around $500 for fluids and filters, minus the trans service. All depends on how dirty you want to get your knuckles. Quote I have been wrong before, I'll probably be wrong again. 2000 Kenworth T 2000 w/N-14 and 10 speed Gen1 Autoshift, deck built by Star Fabrication 2006 smart fourtwo cdi cabriolet 2007 32.5' Fleetwood QuantumPlease e-mail us here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesertMiner Posted January 11, 2021 Report Share Posted January 11, 2021 (edited) Add the air dryer filter to the list. Edited January 11, 2021 by DesertMiner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moresmoke Posted January 11, 2021 Report Share Posted January 11, 2021 If I were in your shoes, I would do the engine oil and fuel filters to start with. Coolant can be tested easily with test strips to figure out where it is at. The only reason I changed my coolant straight off was that it was only strong enough for -20F, and I had no idea what exactly was in it. So I just started fresh with ND appropriate mix. Generally transmission and rears are recommended at 500k. I would pull the plug on the rears and see what it looks like. So long as the oil is clear and not milkshake looking you can wait a bit if you want. The transmission has a little window for the oil level. Same thing there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nwcid Posted January 11, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2021 I am not afraid to get "dirty", but I do it out of necessity, not that I enjoy it though. Depending on the project, and what it will cost it makes more sense for me to pay someone else and either work a little more or use that time for things I do enjoy. I will start with filters and the oil change. I will inspect the other things. Being able to spread this over a year, or even two will help as right now I am spending money on having a bed built, wiring for RV, Hitch, and all of those other expenses you know about. Quote 2014 Volvo 630. 2016 Fuzion 325T, RZR 900 Trail 675ah AGM, MSH 3012 inverter, 960w Solar. (2016 Chevy 3500 DRW, backup) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nwcid Posted January 11, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2021 What is the best resource for find out the correct parts for my truck? I seem to have a problem looking for parts in general. Most things I find reference back to the 670 or 780 and I have a 630. Quote 2014 Volvo 630. 2016 Fuzion 325T, RZR 900 Trail 675ah AGM, MSH 3012 inverter, 960w Solar. (2016 Chevy 3500 DRW, backup) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl&Rita Posted January 11, 2021 Report Share Posted January 11, 2021 (edited) 15 minutes ago, Nwcid said: What is the best resource for find out the correct parts for my truck? I seem to have a problem looking for parts in general. Most things I find reference back to the 670 or 780 and I have a 630. Depends on what you need. Engine and driveline parts don't care about the model or body style, except driveshafts. Interior parts only change behind the seats. ETA: If you can get friendly with a dealer parts guy, he can get all the part numbers you could ever want, strictly from your VIN. Of course, the dealership will expect you to buy at least some parts from them. Edited January 11, 2021 by Darryl&Rita Quote I have been wrong before, I'll probably be wrong again. 2000 Kenworth T 2000 w/N-14 and 10 speed Gen1 Autoshift, deck built by Star Fabrication 2006 smart fourtwo cdi cabriolet 2007 32.5' Fleetwood QuantumPlease e-mail us here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesertMiner Posted January 11, 2021 Report Share Posted January 11, 2021 Most Volvo dealers will help you get parts with the last 6 numbers of your VIN. Volvo parts are “listed” by “build specs” by VIN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteSuccess Posted January 11, 2021 Report Share Posted January 11, 2021 21 minutes ago, DesertMiner said: Most Volvo dealers will help you get parts with the last 6 numbers of your VIN. Volvo parts are “listed” by “build specs” by VIN. “Most” is the operative word. I’ve been on the road and tried to call a local dealer and was asked if I was a regular customer. When told no, was told they were too busy to help. I’ve had to call my dealer where I live from 2000 miles away at times. Wish there was a website where we could look up numbers based on VIN but sadly doesn’t exist. Quote 2006 Volvo 780 "Hoss" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift Bed Build by "JW Morgan's Custom Welding" 2017 DRV 39DBRS3 2013 Smart Passion Coupe "Itty Bitty" "Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickeieio Posted January 12, 2021 Report Share Posted January 12, 2021 Find a Volvo or Mack dealer nearby and establish a relationship. Buy some stuff there, even if they're a bit high priced. Once they know you, and you've treated them kindly, they'll bend over backwards to help, and your parts will get cheaper. One of the oldest Mack dealers in the country is about 15 miles from me. I started going there when we bought a Mack for the farm, and when we got the Volvo I asked if they could get parts for it too. They've been very good to me. Quote KW T-680, POPEMOBILE Newmar X-Aire, VATICAN Lots of old motorcycles, Moto Guzzi Griso and Spyder F3 currently in the front row Young enough to play in the dirt as a retired farmer. contact me at rickeieio1@comcast.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nwcid Posted January 12, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2021 1 minute ago, rickeieio said: Find a Volvo or Mack dealer nearby and establish a relationship. Buy some stuff there, even if they're a bit high priced. Once they know you, and you've treated them kindly, they'll bend over backwards to help, and your parts will get cheaper. One of the oldest Mack dealers in the country is about 15 miles from me. I started going there when we bought a Mack for the farm, and when we got the Volvo I asked if they could get parts for it too. They've been very good to me. I understand the concept. I think the nearest one is 4 hours away. There might be one that is only 2 hours away, but I have not checked yet. Quote 2014 Volvo 630. 2016 Fuzion 325T, RZR 900 Trail 675ah AGM, MSH 3012 inverter, 960w Solar. (2016 Chevy 3500 DRW, backup) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Dreamer Posted January 12, 2021 Report Share Posted January 12, 2021 We recently had a PM service done at Speedco. It was $327 for the oil, oil filters, fuel filter, and grease. It was cheaper that what we have paid for at Freightliner. We have a Detroit Series 60 14L so different engines are different costs. We have changed the oil ourselves but the bin to capture 10 gals on oil is quite large and installing the new oil filters with oil in them is a pain, so I just take it in for this service. Quote 2005 Freightliner Century S/T, Singled, Air ride ET Jr. hitch 2019 46'+ Dune Sport Man Cave custom 5th wheel toy hauler Owner of the 1978 Custom Van "Star Dreamer" which might be seen at a local car show near you! Check out http://www.hhrvresource.com/ for much more info on HDT's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sculptor Posted January 12, 2021 Report Share Posted January 12, 2021 Air conditioning system, it’s not the same level of importance as all the advice so far, but it was beyond my skill level. I would guess $1100-$1600 range at the dealer, with no big parts replaced. Quote Kevin and June 2013 Volvo VNL 730 D13 Eco-Torque @ 425 Ratio 2.47 2014 DRV 36TKSB3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steiny93 Posted January 12, 2021 Report Share Posted January 12, 2021 Oil, filter, fuel filters, greasing and a visual inspection on our 610 was running just under $230 at our local Cummins dealer. I really couldn't complain about that price at all and it was nice to have (even if it was a cursorily) a look from another set of eyes. Quote 2000 volvo 6102013 cyclone 3950 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nwcid Posted January 12, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2021 Thanks for the replies so far. If I can get the oil changed, fuel and air filters changed, lube and inspection for under $400 then to me that is money well spent. Part of me just wanted to know what I should expect when I call around. I have only called one shop and they charge $98/hr plus materials. Quote 2014 Volvo 630. 2016 Fuzion 325T, RZR 900 Trail 675ah AGM, MSH 3012 inverter, 960w Solar. (2016 Chevy 3500 DRW, backup) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteSuccess Posted January 12, 2021 Report Share Posted January 12, 2021 3 hours ago, Nwcid said: Thanks for the replies so far. If I can get the oil changed, fuel and air filters changed, lube and inspection for under $400 then to me that is money well spent. Part of me just wanted to know what I should expect when I call around. I have only called one shop and they charge $98/hr plus materials. $98 per hour is reasonable shop rate. Dealers will be in the $125-135/hr and will usually have fixed number of hours per job (i.e. 1 hr for oil change even if it only takes 30 mins). An independent that has a good reputation can usually do it much cheaper. I get my oil changed at Speedco because they have a good reputation here (not so everywhere in U.S.). They won’t do transmission oil changes and differential oil changes where I live nor antifreeze so I had independent shop for transmission and diff. Quote 2006 Volvo 780 "Hoss" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift Bed Build by "JW Morgan's Custom Welding" 2017 DRV 39DBRS3 2013 Smart Passion Coupe "Itty Bitty" "Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nwcid Posted January 12, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2021 (edited) I just talked with another shop, the one that is 4 hours away. This is the Volvo dealer, but they are more of a generalized fleet service company. They do the DOT stuff for the company I work for and they have treated us well. They said for a "full" service they charge a flat rate for labor + fluids and on my truck that usually comes out to right about $400. The also do a "general" inspection when servicing. That can either be good or bad depending on the mechanic and how much they get for pushing extra parts/service. I need the computer programed and I was going to take it to them to do that. Once the heavy snow goes away in a month or two, I will likely take it there for my first service. Also I might need an alignment or steering work. It might cost a little more, but I can do it all in one place for the first time. Edited January 12, 2021 by Nwcid Quote 2014 Volvo 630. 2016 Fuzion 325T, RZR 900 Trail 675ah AGM, MSH 3012 inverter, 960w Solar. (2016 Chevy 3500 DRW, backup) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteSuccess Posted January 12, 2021 Report Share Posted January 12, 2021 12 minutes ago, Nwcid said: I just talked with another shop, the one that is 4 hours away. This is the Volvo dealer, but they are more of a generalized fleet service company. They do the DOT stuff for the company I work for and they have treated us well. They said for a "full" service they charge a flat rate for labor + fluids and on my truck that usually comes out to right about $400. The also do a "general" inspection when servicing. That can either be good or bad depending on the mechanic and how much they get for pushing extra parts/service. I need the computer programed and I was going to take it to them to do that. Once the heavy snow goes away in a month or two, I will likely take it there for my first service. Also I might need an alignment or steering work. It might cost a little more, but I can do it all in one place for the first time. Good choice until you can find something different if you choose. Quote 2006 Volvo 780 "Hoss" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift Bed Build by "JW Morgan's Custom Welding" 2017 DRV 39DBRS3 2013 Smart Passion Coupe "Itty Bitty" "Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl&Rita Posted January 13, 2021 Report Share Posted January 13, 2021 You need to start building the relationship somewhere. The prices quoted here are substantially cheaper than anywhere I can get. Local KW dealer's shop rate is $175, independent's run about $50 an hour cheaper. Quote I have been wrong before, I'll probably be wrong again. 2000 Kenworth T 2000 w/N-14 and 10 speed Gen1 Autoshift, deck built by Star Fabrication 2006 smart fourtwo cdi cabriolet 2007 32.5' Fleetwood QuantumPlease e-mail us here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noteven Posted January 13, 2021 Report Share Posted January 13, 2021 On 1/11/2021 at 1:42 PM, SuiteSuccess said: “Most” is the operative word. I’ve been on the road and tried to call a local dealer and was asked if I was a regular customer. When told no, was told they were too busy to help. I’ve had to call my dealer where I live from 2000 miles away at times. Wish there was a website where we could look up numbers based on VIN but sadly doesn’t exist. If they are too busy to sell you parts that’s just dumb. Quote "Are we there yet?" asked no motorcycle rider, ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lappir Posted January 16, 2021 Report Share Posted January 16, 2021 I have been very lucky finding independent, busy shops in several locations. Total Truck in West Palm Beach, FL a place in Ponca City, Oklahoma and Super Wrench repair in Fremont, Iowa. They have all been under $400 for a full oil change, grease, changing all the oil filters and fuel filters. I will pay someone to crawl under and grease it a couple times a year. I should do it after every trip, but it seems to get pushed back till it's time to move again. Wish I had the central greasing and then I'd do it myself. Any one had one? Rod Quote White 2000/2010Volvo VNL 770 with 7' Drom box with opposing doors, JOST slider hitch. 600 HP Cummins Signature 18 Speed three pedal auto shift. 1999 Isuzu VehiCross retired to a sticks and bricks garage. Brought out of storage the summer of 2022 2022 Jeep Wrangler Sport S Two door hard top. 2007 Honda GL 1800 2013 Space Craft Mfg S420 Custom built Toyhauler The Gold Volvo is still running and being emptied in July. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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