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Volvo Repair Category: Emissions System, EVAP, Air Pump
1999 S70 vs. California Emissions Test
Here is some additional information from the EPA you can bring to the technician smoging your car if its running into readiness issues. APPENDIX D Manufacturers Known to Have OBD Readiness Issues 1996 Volvo 850 Turbo – Vehicles will clear … Continue reading
J-Hose Repair Tutorial w/ pics — EVAP Emission Hose
Volvo forum member (now Contributor) Kickin It joins out memberlist, and within 48 hours posts a very useful DIY tutorial on how to replace the J-hose on 1998-2000 Gen. 1 FWD Volvos. It may be a record. Either way, thanks KI. … Continue reading
Volvo 240 Diagnose & Repair: TPS, MAF, PCV, Acceleration, Fluids
This Volvo Forum topic covers a whole slew of 240 issues. It’s “all over the map”, but you’ll find something to interest most 240 owners in it. mass airflow sensor (MAF): how to check it throttle position sensor (TPS): how … Continue reading
XC90 – Replacing Oxygen Sensors DIY Tutorial
Replacing heated oxygen sensors is a low-medium level DIY project you can do to save money on car repairs, and if your sensors are old, can increase your fuel economy. Really straight foward to swap out. They should be done … Continue reading
I Met Some MVS Members
Stone 36 from Logan, Utah and IVIustang (Jesse) from Saskatchewan, Canada. On Saturday I got to talk with Stone, author of XC90 Front Brake Job tutorial, for about an hour, and I checked out his very pretty 2005 XC90. He … Continue reading
How to Test and Repair your EVAP Valve
The purge valve is a common failure item on the Volvo 850/x70 series. This is a great how-to with easy-to-follow pictures for a fix to avoid buying a new valve. I have adapted this from my original tutorial for the … Continue reading
SAS Delete/Removal Tutorial (No CEL!)
A great tutorial on eliminating the SAS system (secondary air system) and forever ending P0410. SAS Delete/Removal Tutorial (No CEL!)
Air Pump Fix Tutorial
Volvo 850, XC70, C70, S70 & 1998-2000 V70 Overview If the air pump has failed in your Volvo 850, there is an alternative to buying an expensive new or used Volvo air pump: you can buy a rebuilt or used … Continue reading
Due for PCV Job
Tips on doing the PVC on your 850, S70 or V70 “I have not removed the injectors on any of them. The only thing that is tricky is getting the fuel return line off since the hose is a little … Continue reading