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

Leather Lotion & Restoring Leather Seats

In college I worked for a leather store (Gepetto’s) near campus. When somone came in with a ‘quality’ leather garment to have cleaned, the owner would take over. Mark would take it for two or three weeks. First, he would … Continue reading →

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1. Restoring Oxidized Paint
2. Drain on Battery 1997 850 GLT
3. Thermostat Replacement on Heated Seats

Mangefine Filter Installation Tutorial w/ Pictures

Today I finally got around to doing the transmission flush on my wife S60. The car had 94K miles on it and I’m not sure it’s ever been done, so I was a little worried about the urban legends of … Continue reading →

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1. Replace Cabin Air Filter Tutorial w/ Photos
2. S80 1G 6Cyl Auto Transmission Fluid & Filter Change How-To
3. Transmission Filter Replacement

Cleaning fuel injectors

Searching on the internet I found a description of alternating sprays of brake cleaner and compressed air through the inside of the injectors. Would that work on our cars? Cleaning fuel injectors Related posts:Fuel Injectors: How To Tune Them Up … Continue reading →

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1. Fuel Injectors: How To Tune Them Up
2. ETM Cleaning 2000 Volvo S80 T6
3. ETM Removal and Cleaning

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

How to Change Battery in Remote Entry Key

1. Open the remote control by twisting a coin in the ring between the front and rear sections (leave the ring in place). 2. Replace the battery, with the plus-side upward (see illustration). 3. Reinstall the cover, making sure it … Continue reading →

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1. Remote Keyless Entry?
2. Remote starter
3. Install Keyless Entry

Free iPod Input for Your Volvo Radio

Overview Fix: Plug any audio source into your old Volvo stereo for free. Problem There is no auxiliary audio input for Volvo factory stereos, so no way to listen to iPods or other MP3 players without buying a CD changer … Continue reading →

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1. iPod Input for Your Volvo Radio
2. Volvo Radio Light Bulb Replacement
3. Adding an MP3 plug-in to your Radio

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

How to Complete a Volvo Drive Cycle

Drive Cycle 1. Start the engine and accelerate to approximately 1500-2000 rpm. 2. Drive for 6 minutes at 1500-2000 rpm. 3. Stop the vehicle and remain at idle in drive for 70 seconds. 4. Accelerate to at least 45mph and … Continue reading →

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1. Drive Cycle For Readiness
2. How To Buy A Volvo 240 Turbo
3. ’93-’96 Engine Diagnostic Codes

Lessons from 200K miles on a 1994 850 NA

Evidence Volvo’s Inline Five is (Near) Bulletproof An MVS member’s findings upon taking his engine apart at 200k miles To make along story short, a small piece of an exhaust valve on Cyl3 broke off. We took the head apart … Continue reading →

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1. Sludge = New Engine
2. Synth Oil Switch with High Miles?
3. How to Read Actual Miles from the ECU

Recomended MBC for Volvo 850 Turbo

Manual Boost Controllers for Volvos Manual Boost Controllers (MBCs) are the cheapest way to get more power out of your turbo. Please do a Stage 0 first! This link has a good ‘how to’ on boost controllers for Volvo turbos. … Continue reading →

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1. How To Buy A Volvo 240 Turbo
2. Air box Mod for Non-turbo’s
3. Which Oil for Turbo Engine?

1995 850…ABS/TRACS problems…still

The places to clean the sensors on the early ABS systems is the reluctance rings on the axles (front) or the hubs (on the rear) They are magnets that tend to collect the metal that has worn off of the … Continue reading →

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1. Brake Calipers Dragging? Replace Them?
2. S80 Parking Brake Adjustment
3. 850 GLT 1995 crashed

Volvo Radio Codes Explained

Overview Volvo radios have a theft-proof system that freezes the radio if power is interrupted. It was designed that way to prevent theft of the radio. The downside is your radio will be locked if you disconnect the battery for … Continue reading →

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1. S60 Battery Disconnected, Radio Now Front Only
2. Reset Service Light – Volvo
3. Volvo 850 Flashing Clock/Thermometer Fix

Weird steering and braking problem

Danger! Worn Suspension Parts Cause Bad Handling “When I brake and keep the steering wheel at 1 o’clock the car wants to turn to the right. If I let go of the steering wheel while braking, the steering wheel will … Continue reading →

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1. Steering Wheel Off While Going Strait?
2. How to Flush Power Steering Pump
3. Knock knock, from the top of the struts

Electronic Throttle Module (ETM) Page

The MatthewsVolvoSite Electronic Throttle Module (ETM) Page is the best place to start when researching ETM issues. It covers the cause of the ETM problem, Volvo’s response, and what you can do to avoid getting ripped off on an ETM … Continue reading →

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1. Do It Yourself ABS Module Repair
2. Where to Send Your ABS Module
3. 2001 S80 T6 Siren Module Replacement/Repair – How To

S60 Towing a boat

I have an S60 2.4T (FWD) and I am trying to figure out if it is feasible to tow a boat, and the most that boat should weigh. I know the manufacturer trailer weight rating is 3300 lbs – considerable … Continue reading →

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1. Volvo 850 Trailer Towing Followup
2. Rear Drive Axle R&R for early AWD’s
3. I’m On The Road Now (Towing w/ my 850)

Tire Recommendation

“I am looking at getting an all season tire, I do city and hwy driving, the 1995 855 turbo is our current travel car, so hwy is mostly what is has been seeing lately. I do care about wet performance, … Continue reading →

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1. All Season Tire Recommendations
2. Goodyear TripleTred Tire Review
3. XC70 2005 Rear Wheel Drive Not Engaging

Check Engine Light – Running Rough

Turned out to be 2 bad fuel injectors. Completely blocked, kaput. This would explain my mystery bogging/surging problem a couple of months ago, as they were starting to go then. Those things are expensive. Should have done more “Italian Tune-ups”. … Continue reading →

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1. Daytime Running Light Switch Settings
2. Jerking w a Flashing Check Engine?
3. Fuel Injectors: How To Tune Them Up

ETM Removal and Cleaning

This is for '01 and newer V70's but may apply to other cars as well. Unfortunately there is not category for this... anyway, this is a downloadable "how-to" with pictures in pdf format of how to remove and clean the ETM. Continue reading →

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1. PCV cleaning/replacement
2. 850 door panel removal (pics)
3. Throttle Body Cleaning Prices and How-To

How to Tow a Volvo 850 or S70 or V70

This is towing advice for FRONT WHEEL DRIVE Volvos like the 850, but the concept should transfer to any FWD Volvo. Continue reading →

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1. S80 Front Brake Disk and Pad Replacement
2. Harden Your V70 Window Switch
3. Replace Right Front Motor Mount