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Will 16″ Rims Fit A P2 S60 R? Or a V70 R?
The P2 (Volvo slang for second generation) Volvo R (Volvo slang for performance model) cars have 302mm brakes. Given that, is it possible to put a sixteen inch wheel onto an R car? “You cannot fit any 16 inch wheel … Continue reading
Blow off valve on a 1998 V70R?
How Blow Off Valves Work The blow off valve is opened on lifted throttle as the flow under pressure in intake system through intercooler and hoses is abruptly stopped and the pressure wave will effectively bounce off throtle and go … Continue reading
V70 R Good in Snow
AWD+Tires = Good Traction How is my 2004 V70 R in snow? Pretty damn good. With the new Continental ExtremeContact tires I have on her, she’s unstoppable. These Continentals’ tread bites into the hardpack snow pretty well, while the tires’ … Continue reading
Volvo Four-C Suspension
Volvo’s Four-C is a type of active suspension available on some Volvos starting in model year 2004 (North America). The multi-mode suspension — for instance, the driver-selectable modes in a 2004 V70 R are Comfort, Sport and Advanced — was … Continue reading
How to change rear bevel fluid on AWD P2 Volvos
Tutorial – Change Bevel/Angle Fluid on AWD 2003+ Volvos Before proceeding with this tutorial, ensure that your Volvo AWD system is the same one as is on my 2004 V70 R. If it is, you’ll have no problem. If not, … Continue reading
How to change Haldex fluid on AWD P2 Volvos
Volvo Haldex Fluid Change Tutorial This is something most people can do… the hardest part is getting the old fluid out (no drain plug). Angle gear fluid change tutorial coming soon. How to change angle gear and Haldex fluid on … Continue reading
Just Got Back from Volvo Specialists (Denver)
…and wow do they know their stuff. Volvo Specialists are a very talented crew with a substantial amount of experience gained by working for local dealer service departments (McDonald Volvo, Rickenbaugh Volvo). I met owner Mike, manager Brett, and about … Continue reading
Nivomat struts – required replacement, or do I have options?
Can I avoid the high cost of replacement Nivomat struts? Can I use a regular strut? Will the conversion be easy? What do I do with the load-leveling air pump? AWD V70R – Are there Nivomat strut substitutes?