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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.

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Timing Belt Tensioner -

Timing belt tensioner part# differs for 2004 R cars – Special Blue Tensioner

Post date April 11, 2022
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Cars 101, Timing Belt, Volvo Repair Documentation, Volvo S60 R 2004-2007, Volvo V70 R 2004-2007
2 Comments on Timing belt tensioner part# differs for 2004 R cars – Special Blue Tensioner

Drive Cycle Readiness -

How to Complete a Volvo Drive Cycle

Post date April 6, 2022
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Cars 101, FWD General Information
3 Comments on How to Complete a Volvo Drive Cycle

Clunk -

1999 S80 2.9 Front End Clunking Noise

Post date April 4, 2022
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Cars 101, Volvo Parts, Accessories, & Saving Money, Volvo S80, Volvo Suspension & Wheels

Beware Of Seafoam -

BEWARE of SEAFOAM!

Post date March 26, 2022
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Cars 101, Engine, Engine Breathing - MAF, PCV, EGR, Etc., Speed, Aftermarket & HP, Volvo 850, Volvo Experiences, Volvo Fluids, Volvo Safety
1 Comment on BEWARE of SEAFOAM!

Auto Engine And Transmission Removal -

1995 Volvo 850 Engine & Transmission Removal

Post date March 13, 2022
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Belts, Hoses & Lines, Cars 101, Drivetrain, Engine, Restoration, Spark, Spark Plugs & Wires, Ignition, Rotor, Coils, Tools, Volvo 850, Volvo C70, Volvo Radiator & Fan, Volvo S70 & V70 1998-2000, Volvo Transmission, Volvo XC70 & V70XC
1 Comment on 1995 Volvo 850 Engine & Transmission Removal

Volvo S70

Restoring 1999 S70 GLT with almost 300k Miles

Post date Updated March 5th, 2022
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Cars 101, Engine Breathing - MAF, PCV, EGR, Etc., Lights: Headlights, Tail Lights, Map Light, Signals, Indicators, Bulbs Etc., Restoration, Spark, Spark Plugs & Wires, Ignition, Rotor, Coils, Volvo Parts, Accessories, & Saving Money, Volvo Radiator & Fan, Volvo S70 & V70 1998-2000

Volvo Dealer Service -

Dealing with a Volvo Dealer for Repairs

Post date Updated February 6th, 2022
Post author By Ryan
Post categories In Cars 101, Volvo Parts, Accessories, & Saving Money

Volvo XC90 Front

AWD Volvo Whining Noise

Post date February 2, 2022
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Cars 101, Drivetrain, Volvo Fluids, Volvo Transmission, Volvo XC90
1 Comment on AWD Volvo Whining Noise

Turbo Control Valve -

How do Volvo turbo control valves (TCV) work?

Post date Updated February 5th, 2026
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Belts, Hoses & Lines, Boost, Turbo & Intercoolers, Cars 101, Engine, Volvo 850, Volvo C30, Volvo C70, Volvo S60, Volvo S60 R 2004-2007, Volvo S70 & V70 1998-2000, Volvo S80, Volvo V70 2001-2007, Volvo V70 R 1998-2000, Volvo V70 R 2004-2007, Volvo XC70 & V70XC, Volvo XC90
1 Comment on How do Volvo turbo control valves (TCV) work?

Stcc Race 1 Ring Knutstorp 24 Maj 2014, Fredrik Ekblom, Volvo Polestar, Stcc,

Stage 0 – Tune Everything Up On Your Volvo – The List of Parts & Labor

Post date Updated May 5th, 2024
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Belts, Hoses & Lines, Boost, Turbo & Intercoolers, Cars 101, ECU, TCU, PNP, ETM & Other Modules, Engine, Engine Breathing - MAF, PCV, EGR, Etc., Fuel, Gasoline, Fuel Filter, Injectors, Etc., Software Updates, Spark, Spark Plugs & Wires, Ignition, Rotor, Coils, Speed, Aftermarket & HP, Volvo Exhaust, Volvo Fluids, Volvo Radiator & Fan, Volvo Suspension & Wheels, Water Pump

Are Volvo Jacks Dangerous?

Post date November 25, 2021
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Cars 101, Tires, Tools, Volvo Safety
1 Comment on Are Volvo Jacks Dangerous?

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How Often Should You Flush Your Transmission Fluid?

Post date June 1, 2021
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Cars 101, Volvo 850, Volvo C70, Volvo Fluids, Volvo S40 & V40, Volvo S60, Volvo S60 R 2004-2007, Volvo S70 & V70 1998-2000, Volvo S80, Volvo Transmission, Volvo V50, Volvo V70 2001-2007, Volvo V70 R 2004-2007, Volvo XC60, Volvo XC70 & V70XC, Volvo XC90
5 Comments on How Often Should You Flush Your Transmission Fluid?

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