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Category: Cars 101

Cars 101 category is about the fundamentals of cars, basic maintenance, first steps, easy stuff, and things a novice can do with a few tools and a little confidence.

Cold Weather Car Tips -

What Not To Do In Very Cold Weather

Post date January 15, 2024
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Cars 101, Glass, Windshield, Windows, Moonroof, Sunroof
1 Comment on What Not To Do In Very Cold Weather

Volvo Airbox Thermostat

Airbox Thermostat Cleaning = Better Performance, MPG on Non-turbo’s

Post date July 9, 2023
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Cars 101, Engine, Speed, Aftermarket & HP, Volvo S70 & V70 1998-2000
1 Comment on Airbox Thermostat Cleaning = Better Performance, MPG on Non-turbo’s

V70

Volvo v70 2.5t

Post date Updated May 22nd, 2023
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Cars 101, Volvo 850, Volvo C70, Volvo Car Company, Volvo in Modern Culture: Trivia & History, Volvo S70 & V70 1998-2000
1 Comment on Volvo v70 2.5t

volvo seat

Swapping Volvo seat from ’97 to ’94

Post date February 9, 2023
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Cars 101, Latches, Mounts & Hardware, Volvo 850, Volvo Experiences, Volvo Interior: Seats, Switches Etc.

Awd Volvo P2 Haldex

Angle Gear & Transfer Case Terminology, Explanation

Post date December 23, 2022
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Cars 101, Drivetrain, Volvo S60 R 2004-2007, Volvo V70 & XC70 2008+, Volvo V70 R 2004-2007, Volvo XC60, Volvo XC70 & V70XC, Volvo XC90
2 Comments on Angle Gear & Transfer Case Terminology, Explanation

suspension parts

Performance Suspension Guide

Post date October 10, 2022
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Cars 101, Speed, Aftermarket & HP, Volvo Experiences, Volvo Suspension & Wheels

XC70 Brake Pads And Rotors -

2004 XC70 — Replacing Brake Front Pads And Rotors

Post date Updated October 2nd, 2022
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Brakes, Pads and Rotors, Cars 101, Volvo XC70 & V70XC

Spark Plugs Champion -

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

Post date August 14, 2022
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Cars 101, Spark, Spark Plugs & Wires, Ignition, Rotor, Coils, Volvo 850, Volvo C70, Volvo S70 & V70 1998-2000, Volvo XC70 & V70XC
34 Comments on Spark Plug Change Tutorial: Volvo 850, S70, V70, XC70, C70

POLL: What Helps MPG?

Post date August 8, 2022
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Cars 101, Fuel, Gasoline, Fuel Filter, Injectors, Etc., Spark, Spark Plugs & Wires, Ignition, Rotor, Coils, Volvo Emissions and Fuel Economy
1 Comment on POLL: What Helps MPG?

volvo turn signal

S80 Turn Signal Fuse Numbers

Post date Updated April 25th, 2023
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Cars 101, Volvo Electrical & Battery, Volvo Interior: Seats, Switches Etc., Volvo S80

daytime running lights, how do they work?

Post date Updated July 28th, 2024
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Cars 101, Lights: Headlights, Tail Lights, Map Light, Signals, Indicators, Bulbs Etc., Volvo Electrical & Battery, Volvo Interior: Seats, Switches Etc., Volvo Safety, Volvo XC90

Burnt valve

What causes a valve to “burn”?

Post date May 16, 2022
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Cars 101, Engine
1 Comment on What causes a valve to “burn”?

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