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 →

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1. Springs and Struts – Time to buy… Koni, Bilstein, Eibach
2. Koni vs. Bilstein vs. Sachs
3. New Springs: Trailer it or Drive it to Alignment?

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 →

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1. Throttle Body Cleaning Prices and How-To
2. 850 N/a Throttle Body on a T-5 manifold for performance
3. Volvo 940 Throttle Body Service Tutorial

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 →

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1. Change 740/760 Transmission Fluid? How Much?
2. S80 1G 6Cyl Auto Transmission Fluid & Filter Change How-To
3. XC90 Transmission Fluid Flush

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 →

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1. How to Flush Power Steering Pump
2. Looking for instructions for testing compression…
3. 850 glt replacing piston rings

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 Related … Continue reading →

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1. Performance Exhausts for Volvos
2. S40 with White Smoke From Exhaust
3. Persistant Exhaust Manifold leaks

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

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 →

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1. XC90 Transmission Fluid Flush
2. New Modified Transmission Flush Method with Pictures
3. Transmission Fluid Flush Tip 2

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 →

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1. Replace Timing Belt Tensioner?
2. Timing Belt Tensioner How To?
3. Instructions w/pics: Changing Timing Belt/Water Pump/Tensioner

Jacking/Support Questions

How to Jack Up Your 1993-2000 850/S70/V70/XC70 1. flat surface 2. block rear wheel… Jacking/Support Questions Related posts:Rear Wheel Bearing Replacement V70 Rear Shock Replacement Tutorial Persistant Exhaust Manifold leaks

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1. Rear Wheel Bearing Replacement
2. V70 Rear Shock Replacement Tutorial
3. Persistant Exhaust Manifold leaks

Improving highway mpg S60 R 05, auto transmission

Tips to improve highway MPG economy with an S60 Tuneups, tire pressure, average speed changes, air filter… these are all things that affect fuel economy of our Volvos. What can you do besides these tips? Should you go all the … Continue reading →

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1. What’s your best Highway fuel economy?
2. S80 1G 6Cyl Auto Transmission Fluid & Filter Change How-To
3. Colder Weather Tips – Winterize Your Volvo

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

Reading Actual Mileage from OBD-II

Member takane2 gives us information on how to make a scan tool for the OBD port that emulates the under the hood diagnostic port. This is great news as through the OBD port, with the home made device you can … Continue reading →

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1. Reading OBDII Codes: 1997 and Newer
2. Ignition Switch- Diagnostic & Fix
3. How to Read Actual Miles from the ECU

Volvo 850 (very) high idle at startup, then up and down

Idle Air Control Causes Poor Idle It appears we have a winner. Took out the IAC, sprayed it liberally with carb cleaner (didn’t touch the connector, don’t trust carb cleaner around those, but I might be paranoid) and replaced. Also … Continue reading →

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1. ETM Cleaning 2000 Volvo S80 T6
2. Crankshaft Pulley – Timing Belt – Poor Idle and Drivability
3. Rare: 850 Heated REAR Seats From the Factory?

Poor Performance after Timing Belt Change

I just had my 90,000 mile service on my 2001 S40 1.9T. The timing belt was changed and i got a tune up. Now the transmission doesn’t down shift unless you totally floor it and it doesn’t feel like the … Continue reading →

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1. Crankshaft Pulley – Timing Belt – Poor Idle and Drivability
2. Volvo 960 Timing Belt Change
3. Camshaft Pulley When Doing a Timing Belt

Improve Air Delivery to N/A Engines w/ VVIS Mod

The 20V non turbo Volvo 850 models had a variable inlet manifold, to increase engine efficiency. Well this topic is all about the control of this manifold and improve the behavior of the engine. OK you will reach not more … Continue reading →

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1. How New Pads + Rotors Can Improve
2. How to Improve Volvo 16v 740
3. Persistant Exhaust Manifold leaks

What’s your best Highway fuel economy?

Highway Mileage Poll Volvo 850, S70, V70 and XC70 I actually got 36 mpg during a recent trip returning to Dallas from Tulsa. I attained this magic number during a series of tests of fuel consumption in my ’98 S70 … Continue reading →

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1. Airbox Thermostat Mod Increases Fuel Economy
2. I Got 38.8 MPG Today
3. How to Remove Fuel Pump

Spark Plug Change Tutorial: Volvo 850, S70, V70, XC70, C70

Spark Plug Change Overview Volvo’s 5 cylinder engines obviously take 5 spark plugs, and the debate rages as always as to whether Bosh Platinums are better than Champion or NGK. I think that matters less than if they are changed … Continue reading →

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1. Spark Plug Change: A How To
2. Spark plug gaps
3. S80 2001 T6 Spark Plug Replacement – How To

Cold Air Intake Mod for 850, S70, V70, C70

Pete’s Volvo 850 Airbox Mod “I found my fuel economy increased to 10.5l/100km around town. down from 12l/100km…” [Read more and discuss this mod in my Volvo Mods Forum] 1: Intake hose duct placement on front spoiler 2: hose attached … Continue reading →

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1. How to Fix Clogged PCV
2. V70GLT 2000 Starting issue – Cold or Hot
3. Transmission Fluid Flush Tip 4

Volvo ECU Chip Guide

Performance Chip Overview This information has been gathered in my quest to increase the horsepower of my 1994 Volvo 850, S70, V70 turbo wagon. I am not affiliated, nor do I know any persons working at any of the companies … Continue reading →

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1. Volvo 850 S70 And V70 Performance Chip Info
2. Recomended MBC for Volvo 850 Turbo
3. Companies That Make Volvo Radios

Check your Cam Timing

A friend who knows 850s very well drove our car around for a few days and noticed that the throttle response and torque seemed a little off on our 96 NA 5 speed. He said to check the cam timing … Continue reading →

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1. How to Check Codes on ’93-’95
2. Before O2 Replace, Check Elbows
3. Camshaft Pulley When Doing a Timing Belt