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Volvo Repair Category: Tips, Reference, Tuneup, Performance
H&R, Eibach, IPD Sport Springs, Koni FSD… Which Combo?
While I was in the Military, I bought the car new (US Specs) from Sweden Factory and was delivered to me in Germany. If I’m not mistaken, H & R, Eibach, and Sachs originated from Germany, and those guys there … Continue reading
EGR and Throttle Body Cleaning
After my gas pedal got stuck to the floor, I found I was getting a “no flow” error from the EGR, and also that it needed cleaned out. I ordered the Gaskets, for my EGR and Throttle body, however, I … 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
S70 High-mileage Maintenance Checklist
I’ve got a 98 S70 GLT with 242k miles. This weekend I replaced the PCV system, plugs and wires. What other “high-mileage” maintenance should I be planning? serpentine belt tuneup front driveshafts power steering flush transmission flush replacing the oil pan O-rings … Continue reading
Volvo V70 Straight Pipe Exhaust Mod
What a straight pipe exhaust modification looks like (plus the owner’s description of the sound and power increase). In addition to that, there are a few give-and-takes about general aftermarket exhaust noise and about aftermarket exhaust quality. Volvo V70 Straight Pipe Exhaust Mod
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
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
Timing belt tensioner part# differs for 2004 R cars
2004 R Volvos Need a Special Blue Tensioner When it’s time to replace the timing belt on your 2004 Volvo R car — S60 R or V70 R — make sure the shop (or you) puts the correct tensioner on. … Continue reading
Jacking/Support Questions
How to Jack Up Your 1993-2000 850/S70/V70/XC70 1. flat surface 2. block rear wheel… Jacking/Support Questions