XC90 DIY: Oil, Spark Plugs, Air & Fuel Filters, Transmission Fluid Flush

Spark Plugs 1 – The turbo line that goes front to back will need to be removed. What I did was just remove the clamp ring towards the front of the line (because it is easiest to get to), but there is also one at the back. If you can do what I did, loosen the front clamp and pull the plastic hose out of the rubber. Continue reading →

K&N or Traditional Air Filter?

To date no MAF sensors that were sent in failed due to the filter oil. In one of their tests they submerse a MAF in K&N filter oil and then take it out and and test it. Results were the same as a new clean one.

K&N does not filter as fine as your stock filter but the combustion environment is a messy one and the burt fuel supplies particles larger than the ones K&N lets pass through. Continue reading →

What Is “Stage 0″?

Stage 0 Overview Stage 0 means to get your car up to the condition it was when it was new. It makes sense in every situation. Are you a regular driver? You’ll improve fuel economy and dependability. Modder/performance/horsepower guy? You’ll … Continue reading →

Air filter recommendation

XC90 Air Filter Recommendation The choice is between OEM and a brand called K&N which is supposed to last the lifetime of the vehicle. The K&N can be cleaned with a special cleaner, but does that work well. For the … Continue reading →