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

How to Replace Coolant Expansion Tank on Volvo 850/S70/V70/C70

I’m changing [my coolant expansion tank] out this weekend. It’s not a hard procedure at all – just please don’t order the aftermarket crappy one. I ordered a genuine Volvo one, and they sent me the aftermarket version. Mine broke … Continue reading →

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1. Oil In Coolant
2. Fuel Pump & Tank Removal DIY: 850, S70 & Gen 1 V70
3. Blown Head Gasket Symptoms

Replacement Thermostat… Which Brand to Buy?

Vernat, Wahler, SuperStat, OEM… which choice should you make for your replacement thermostat? Thermostat Brands Related posts:Thermostat Change Tips n Tricks Thermostat Replacement on Heated Seats Thermostat in the air box

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1. Thermostat Change Tips n Tricks
2. Thermostat Replacement on Heated Seats
3. Thermostat in the air box

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

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 →

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1. XC90 Transmission Fluid Flush
2. Change 740/760 Transmission Fluid? How Much?
3. Volvo High Milage Club Badge History

1995 Volvo 850 Engine & Transmission Removal

Astoundingly well-documented, excellent write up on engine removal. One-hundred and sixty photographs detail this procedure, with captions for nearly every one. You can use this for almost any inline 5-cylinder Volvo. 1995 Volvo 850 Auto Engine and transmission Removal Related … Continue reading →

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1. Volvo S70 Upper Transmission Hose Removal – Green Clip
2. How to Make the Transmission Last in 2001 XC70
3. XC90 Transmission Fluid Flush

Oil in Water

I think the best advice I could give is to tow it. Even if you have to run over to U-haul and rent a car carrier for a few bucks. Or call your mechanic. He maybe able to work something … Continue reading →

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1. Volvo Antifreeze: Which Brand? Mix with Water?
2. Water Drops in Oil? Not Always Bad
3. Instructions w/pics: Changing Timing Belt/Water Pump/Tensioner

Location of thermostat.

Thermostat Location on XC90 T6 Well I made it this far but for the life of me can’t figure out how to get the timing belt cover off. Even with it off I’m not sure I can get to the … Continue reading →

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1. Timing belt hits its cover
2. Thermostat Replacement on Heated Seats
3. Replace Thermostat Volvo 850, S70, V70, C70 or XC70

Volvo Antifreeze: Which Brand? Mix with Water?

Why Use Volvo Brand Coolant (Antifreeze)? If you have a non turbo car then youcan use the regular prestone. Prestone is an OAT technology (Organic acid technology) coolant. A Hybrid OAT (a mix of oat and other ingredients )is called … Continue reading →

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1. Coolant Advice
2. Water Drops in Oil? Not Always Bad
3. Coolant Flush How-To

2000 V40 Temp Gauge Erratic and Engine Surging

The new temp. sensor (ECT) did the trick – cured all of the temp. gauge problems. My only current problem is a P0128 OBD check engine code. My research suggests that the problem is probably an aging thermostat. I’ll ignore … Continue reading →

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1. Correct thermostat temp for 95 850 N/A?
2. Coolant TempSensor Causes Engine Stall
3. V70GLT 2000 Starting issue – Cold or Hot

Radiator Replacement Volvo S60

Hi Volvo fans. I’m new to the forum. Have a 2002 S 60 2.4 turbo (wifes car) with a cracked radiator. Figured a new one would cost a lot more but “Voluparts” has them new for $180 plus shipping and … Continue reading →

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1. Radiator Cap – Cars that DON’T Take the Later Cap
2. Update your Radiator Cap! 200/700/900 Series Volvos
3. Volvo Radio Light Bulb Replacement 816

Update your Radiator Cap! 200/700/900 Series Volvos

Radiator Caps: Grey vs Green Check under the bonnet – if you have a gray cap on the coolant reservoir, and you have to occasionally add water to maintain coolant levels (in other words, a small leak has developed), please … Continue reading →

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1. Radiator Cap – Cars that DON’T Take the Later Cap
2. Important Information on Ecu issues (850,S70 series)
3. Coolant Advice

Radiator Cap – Cars that DON’T Take the Later Cap

Use the Correct Radiator Cap! This post is to be read in conjunction with Update your Radiator Cap! 2/7/9/series. The following models, year and engine designation DO NOT take the later cap which is rated at 1.5bar. Using the later … Continue reading →

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1. Update your Radiator Cap! 200/700/900 Series Volvos
2. NA CARS: Airbox Mod
3. Bevel Gear Maintenance on 1997-2002 Volvo AWD Cars

Front Mount Intercooler Modification

I was close to getting a treadstone intercooler and while they claim to support more power for the money, the precsision IC's have a much higher quality from what I've been told and are better engineered. Besides, I don't plan on making over 350 whp any time soon anyways so this will do well... and when I do an engine build, the wife's T5 will get my IC setup. Continue reading →

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1. Replace Right Front Motor Mount
2. S60 Poly Top Engine Mount
3. How to replace lower motor mount

Replace Thermostat Volvo 850, S70, V70, C70 or XC70

Overview The thermostat is located between the engine and the radiator. The thermostat acts as a valve that stays closed during engine warm-up. When the thermostat is closed, it prevents coolant from leaving the engine and circulating through the radiator. … Continue reading →

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1. Replace Your Thermostat: A How To
2. Correct thermostat temp for 95 850 N/A?
3. Thermostat in the air box

Winterize Your Volvo

Here are over a dozen tips you can perform on your Volvo to make it ready for winter. Volvo Winter Tips It includes things like checking your tire pressure (colder air makes tire pressures drop) and testing your coolant for … Continue reading →

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1. Unclog the Evaporator Drain (A/C)
2. All Season Tire Recommendations
3. Bevel Gear Maintenance on 1997-2002 Volvo AWD Cars