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Tag Archives: V70 XC
Diagrams & More on V70-XC Rear Suspension
How to replace the rear trailing arm bushings on the 1998 AWD Volvo models. Info on Pre-2001 Volvo AWD Rear Suspensions Here are the repair procedures from VADIS. This should get you started. Because the AWD rear suspension is completely … Continue reading
How to Maintain Your AWD Volvo’s Driveshaft
For all AWD Volvo Models MVS Forum member Jimmy tells us explicitly how to make your AWD Volvo system go well over 100k miles. If you’re reading this with 150k+ miles on yours, and you haven’t “done anything” to extend … 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
2001+ XC70 Owners Chime in on Ownership
Which XC70 Year to Buy? This is an interesting topic about XC70 years because it’s from 2006. What was the conventional wisdom regarding buying a used XC70 four years ago? Has thinking changed vs. today? I don’t think so. Let … Continue reading
850 Turbo Timing Belt, Water Pump Replacement Marathon
Most of our time was spent on getting the timing marks to line up. We kept getting one tooth off and had to reset the tensioner three times. You can do that fairly quickly if you turn the vise a few degrees till you get resistance, wait a moment, turn again, repeat until it’s back in. I suppose some sort of hydraulic goo is in there that needs to squish back in through a baffle or something. Continue reading
How Often Should You Flush Your Transmission Fluid?
I have been flushing my ATF (as opposed to a Transmission Drain & Fill… in other words: where I disconnect the cooler hose and flush ATF) using the following guidelines: Mobil Synthetic ATF (It take about 9-10 qts for a … Continue reading
Plugs, Wires, Cap, & Rotor DIY
A Fine Spark Plugs, Wires, Cap & Rotor Change Tutorial for Pre-1999 Volvo 5-cyl Here’s perhaps the best-documented Spark Plug replacement tutorial yet, with bonus cap, rotor & wires coverage. Volvo Forum member and contributor polskamafia mjl takes us carefully … Continue reading
How to Replace Front CV Axles – 2000 V70XC
Here is a a guide for anyone who wants/needs to replace their axles on a 2000 V70XC. Through a dealership or other shop, this job costs a lot of money. I recently did it and found it was MUCH easier … Continue reading
How to Not Break Your Transmission
Transmission Drain n Fill vs. Flush Real world advice from Volvo owners who have done one or another – and the results. Transmission Flush not recommended for 850′s