How to Check Your Antifreeze Strength

Antifreeze (coolant) circulates through the engine to keep it at its ideal running temperature. It’s water-based. The problem is that if it’s pure water, it freezes at 0C or 32F, and it will literally crack your engine. Yes, freezing water … Continue reading →

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1. Volvo Antifreeze: Which Brand? Mix with Water?
2. Coolant/Antifreeze Q&A
3. Replace Thermostat Volvo 850, S70, V70, C70 or XC70

Mobil 1 Synthetic ATF is not 3309 Compliant

Mobil 1 Synthetic ATF lost 3309 compliance and the spec was removed from the containers. Mobil 1 Synthetic ATF is not 3309 Compliant Related posts:XC90 Transmission Fluid Flush Percent of Synthetic in Semi-Synthetic Oil? Transmission Fluid 2000+ Requirement

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1. XC90 Transmission Fluid Flush
2. Percent of Synthetic in Semi-Synthetic Oil?
3. Transmission Fluid 2000+ Requirement

Cam Adjustment Documentation & Advice

The MVS Directory of Cam Adjustment This is the repository of everything we at MVS Forums know about setting, advancing and retarding timing on Volvo inline-5 engines for performance, and for standard factory settings after a timing belt change. This … Continue reading →

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1. Timing Mark Alignment and Adjustment
2. Volvo 850/S70/V70 Cam Adjustment Tool
3. Where are adjustment points for front alignment

Timing Mark Alignment and Adjustment

I obsessed over it too and in the end, and after taking an entire day setting and resetting, I just went with it. I couldn’t get it spot on. Some folks can. If you rotated and nothing hangs up you … Continue reading →

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1. Where are adjustment points for front alignment
2. 2002 V40 Crank Timing Mark – Where is it?
3. 1997 Volvo S90 Timing Marks

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

All Volvo Models 1997+ reliability — better info

Volvo Repair Frequency Data TrueDelta.com reports actual repair frequencies, which makes the differences between cars much clearer. Results are updated four times a year, to track cars closely as they age. Participants simply report repairs the month after they occur … Continue reading →

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1. Odometer Fix Tutorial
2. What to look for when purchasing a used Volvo
3. Reading OBDII Codes: 1997 and Newer

Towing 740 w/automatic Trans

How to Tow a Volvo 740 The advice from Volvo on towing auto 740s is: They must not be towed more than 20 miles (30km) nor faster than 12mph (20km/h). If these conditions cannot be met, or if transmission damage … Continue reading →

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1. S60 Towing a boat
2. Pre-2001 Volvo XC70 AWD Drive Shaft Removal
3. S80 1st gen. Trans Fluid & Filter Change How-To

Service Manuals & Fuel Capacity

The great gas tank experiment is over. I ran the car to empty and got 474 miles, validating the owners maunal. I have been getting about 30 mpg so this mileage proves the 16 gallons in the tank and a … Continue reading →

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1. Service Manuals & Fuel Capacity
2. Fuel Tank Recall Notice
3. Fuel Fumes When Tank is Near Full