Used Volvo Prices Up

Finding a Certified Used Volvo I was just updating the link in Find a Certified Used Volvo via volvocars.com, and started updating that post about how car companies are getting more involved in the used — OOOPS I mean “pre-owned” … Continue reading →

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1. Throttle Body Cleaning Prices and How-To
2. New Volvos — Economy Pushes Prices Downward
3. Volvo High Milage Club Badge History

The Volvo Parts Number Project

The Goal Parts list by model. The Need I need a list for any Volvo model that contains part # description whatever else The Problem It can’t be an unauthorized copy (“screenscrape”) of eeuroparts.com or another supplier who has long lists of … Continue reading →

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1. Volvo PZEV Models Mean Odd Parts
2. New Forum — Volvo Parts
3. Volvo Maintenance FAQ for Volvo 7xx/9xx/90 Cars

Coolant/Antifreeze Q&A

Hopefully many will read and understand the issue of using an OAT when a HOAT is needed. In the Ford motor, damage occurred quickly. This is the same reason I am always recommending a HOAT for our cars instead of an OAT like Prestone etc. If you have a turbo and you don't use a HOAT - you are asking for it. Continue reading →

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1. Oil In Coolant
2. Volvo Antifreeze: Which Brand? Mix with Water?
3. Update your Radiator Cap! 200/700/900 Series Volvos

Which Volvos Got No Clearcoat?

850R Has No Clearcoat?! Isn’t a high-end car such as an 850R supposed to have clearcoat over the paint? Wasn’t this a standard practice on expensive cars in the 1990s? The answer is “Apparently Not”. 850R Sedan with no clearcoat … Continue reading →

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1. Volvos Expensive To Maintain? Pros & Cons
2. Performance Exhausts for Volvos
3. What to look for when purchasing a used Volvo

Volvo Terms & Abbreviations Glossary

Wondering what in the world a Volvo 855 model is? Confused that “PCV” sounds like home construction plastic pipes (“PVC”)? This is the page for you. See our new, confusion-reducing Volvo Terms & Abbreviations Glossary page. Related posts:Matt’s Volvo Blog, … Continue reading →

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1. Matt’s Volvo Blog, Issue 1
2. Diagnose/Fix Suspension Sounds
3. Differences in 98 S70 vs. 99+

Really ignorant question about timing belt replacement

Why a belt and not a Chain? Why exactly does the timing belt have to be replaced every 70k miles on the ’98 v70? More-so, is it not possible for someone to make better-quality parts that would last longer? Or … Continue reading →

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1. Replace Timing Belt Tensioner?
2. Volvo 940 8 Valve Broken Timing Belt
3. T-stat, Timing Belt Change Costs

Small Rust Spot Near Trunk

Never use sand paper on a car body unless you are rubbing down filler. On paintwork always use wet and dry paper with plenty of water. How big is the damaged area – a scratch or larger? Bear in mind … Continue reading →

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1. S60 Trunk Latch Fix Tutorial
2. Replace Trunk Struts Tutorial
3. Trunk Latch Adjustment

How do I buy a used car?

Create a Craigslist Google Alert 1. find the Craigslist URL for your city, example: http://denver.craigslist.org is for Denver 2. take that URL and in front of that, add “site:” 3. after it, add a space and “Volvo V70R”, changing V70R … Continue reading →

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1. iPods and Volvo Radios
2. Volvo 850 Road Trip MPG Report
3. Source for 2000 V70R dual muffler

Performance Exhausts for Volvos

Performance Exhausts: Theory and Practice If you care about getting good performance, mandrel bending is important. Mandrel bending is bending the pipe such that the cross sectional area remains a perfect circle, as opposed to be distorted to an elipse, … Continue reading →

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1. Performance Exhausts: All You Wanted To Know
2. Dual exhaust for 98 V70 AWD
3. Performance Nightmare Ended – Knock Sensors

Simple Repair for Headliner

How to glue Volvo headliner I fixed the edges above the back window (sedan) using flexible fabric glue which you can get at a fabric store or a crafts shop for about three dollars. I then ate a popsicle and … Continue reading →

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1. Headliner Repair
2. 850 sunroof headliner repair
3. Volvo 850 Headliner Rear Clips

How do you Negotiate a Good Price?

Here’s something that works in almost any negotiation, cars or not. In relation to cars it should work with either a dealer salesperson or in a private-party sale. Stop talking. The one who talks the most usually loses the most. … Continue reading →

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1. Volvo 340 History
2. Swedish Consortium Eyes Volvo Cars Bid
3. Is a Volvo a Honda?

Bad Gas?

Bad Fuel Causes: Water (Plus Ethanol Discussion) I am a fuel distributor and have several repair shops and or stations. Most cars have not been affected,because fuel has been run thru the system on a regulars basis. Several older cars, … Continue reading →

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1. Fuel Tank Recall Notice
2. Fuel Fumes When Tank is Near Full
3. Dealer Repairs are Expensive (Fuel Tank Leak)

New Springs: Trailer it or Drive it to Alignment?

I’m installing sport springs this weekend on my 850 wagon. Should I trailer it to the alignment shop after wards or could it be driven? Distance from my house to the shop is about 2.5 miles. after installing springs, trailer … Continue reading →

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1. Volvo 850 Trailer Towing Followup
2. Trailer hitch and wiring.
3. I’m On The Road Now (Towing w/ my 850)

Drain on Battery 1997 850 GLT

How to Locate Battery Drain 1. Take an ordinary 12V test light 2. Remove the positive battery cable 3. Place the test light between the positive terminal of the battery and the positive cable 4. If the light on the … Continue reading →

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1. Unclog the Evaporator Drain (A/C)
2. 2001 S40 Stalling
3. Bevel Gear Maintenance on 1997-2002 Volvo AWD Cars

What Parts Can I Skimp On?

What parts can I skimp on? Which must I buy as OEM Volvo? Which parts must be top quality? Which may not be? Related posts:Timing Belt Change with Related Parts Volvo PZEV Models Mean Odd Parts

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1. Timing Belt Change with Related Parts
2. Volvo PZEV Models Mean Odd Parts

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 →

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1. S80 1st gen. Trans Fluid & Filter Change How-To
2. S80 Oil and Filter Change How-To (& other “P2″ Volvos)
3. Air filter recommendation

Volvo Inline-5 Likes Regular Cheap Copper Plugs

Just got done with new motorcraft copper cores, gapped at .028 new cap and new rotor. Cap and platinum bosches only had about 25K on them…plugs looked like they had 100K. Cap was carbon tracked enough to go ahead and … Continue reading →

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1. Spark plug gaps
2. Volvo S60 Regular Maintenance Tips
3. V40 or S40 Spark Plugs

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 →

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1. Recomended MBC for Volvo 850 Turbo
2. Airbox Thermostat Mod Increases Fuel Economy
3. How to Fix Clogged PCV

Colder Weather Tips – Winterize Your Volvo

1. Check your coolant for low-temperature protection. You can get coolant temperature gauges at auto parts stores very cheaply. Below the safe range your block can crack. 2. Check your tire pressure. As outside temperatures drop, your tire pressure drops. … Continue reading →

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1. Winterize Your Volvo
2. Replacing Headlight Wiper Blades
3. Volvo S60 Regular Maintenance Tips

What tools should you buy for your Volvo?

What tools should you buy for your Volvo? “There are at ton of 10mm socket sized bolts all over all Volvo’s I’ve ever dealt with… I always keep a couple of these around (because I hate hunting for them) on … Continue reading →

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1. Volvo 850 Buying Experiences
2. Glove Box Repair with Hand-made Tools
3. I’m On The Road Now (Towing w/ my 850)