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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.

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VVIS installed

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

Post date Updated June 5th, 2021
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Cars 101, Engine, Speed, Aftermarket & HP, Volvo 850
1 Comment on Improve Air Delivery to N/A Engines w/ VVIS Mod

Shocks N Struts 101 -

Shock Absorbers and Struts – When to Change Them

Post date May 18, 2021
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Cars 101, Volvo Suspension & Wheels

How Oxygen Sensors Work

Post date March 22, 2021
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Cars 101, Fuel, Gasoline, Fuel Filter, Injectors, Etc., Sensors, Volvo 850, Volvo 940, 960, S90 & V90, Volvo C30, Volvo C70, Volvo Emissions and Fuel Economy

S60 on ice

Reset Volvo “Time for Regular Service” Message

Post date January 8, 2021
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Cars 101, Lights: Headlights, Tail Lights, Map Light, Signals, Indicators, Bulbs Etc., Volvo 850, Volvo C70, Volvo Electrical & Battery, Volvo S70 & V70 1998-2000, Volvo V70 R 1998-2000, Volvo XC70 & V70XC
11 Comments on Reset Volvo “Time for Regular Service” Message

strut mount vs spring seat

Identify Strut Mount vs Spring Seat

Post date Updated June 27th, 2024
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Cars 101, Volvo 850, Volvo C30, Volvo C70, Volvo S40 & V40, Volvo S60, Volvo S60 R 2004-2007, Volvo S70 & V70 1998-2000, Volvo Suspension & Wheels, Volvo V70 2001-2007, Volvo V70 R 1998-2000, Volvo V70 R 2004-2007, Volvo XC70 & V70XC, Volvo XC90
4 Comments on Identify Strut Mount vs Spring Seat

Dirty Volvo 850

How to Sell a Volvo

Post date October 8, 2020
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Cars 101, Volvo Buyer's Guide

2002 S80 Maintenance Schedule -

2002 Volvo S80 Maintenance Schedule

Post date Updated August 19th, 2020
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Belts, Hoses & Lines, Capacities, Measurements, Standards & Statistics, Cars 101, Fuel, Gasoline, Fuel Filter, Injectors, Etc., Spark, Spark Plugs & Wires, Ignition, Rotor, Coils, Timing Belt, Volvo Engine Oil, Return Line, etc., Volvo Fluids, Volvo Radiator & Fan, Volvo Repair Documentation, Volvo S80, Volvo Steering, Volvo Suspension & Wheels, Volvo Transmission

LED Headlight Bulb Upgrade DIY

Post date Updated September 3rd, 2023
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Cars 101, Lights: Headlights, Tail Lights, Map Light, Signals, Indicators, Bulbs Etc., Volvo Repair Documentation

Volvo 5-Cylinder Engine Firing Order

Post date Updated August 8th, 2022
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Cars 101, Engine, Spark, Spark Plugs & Wires, Ignition, Rotor, Coils, Volvo 850, Volvo C70, Volvo Electrical & Battery, Volvo S70 & V70 1998-2000, Volvo V70 R 1998-2000, Volvo XC70 & V70XC

Time for Regular Service Message: C30, C70 2006+ S40, V50

Post date Updated September 10th, 2020
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Cars 101, Instrument Cluster, Volvo C30, Volvo C70, Volvo S40 & V40, Volvo V50
1 Comment on Time for Regular Service Message: C30, C70 2006+ S40, V50

How to Pull the Head the Easy Way – Volvo 5-Cylinder

Post date Updated August 19th, 2020
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Cars 101, Engine, Gaskets, O-Rings, Bushings & Mounts, Tools, Volvo 850, Volvo C30, Volvo C70, Volvo Repair Documentation, Volvo S40 & V40, Volvo S60, Volvo S60 R 2004-2007, Volvo S70 & V70 1998-2000, Volvo V50, Volvo V70 2001-2007, Volvo V70 R 1998-2000, Volvo V70 R 2004-2007, Volvo XC60, Volvo XC70 & V70XC, Volvo XC90
2 Comments on How to Pull the Head the Easy Way – Volvo 5-Cylinder

XC90 T6

The Birth, Life & Death of an XC90 T6

Post date Updated November 18th, 2025
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Brakes, Pads and Rotors, Cars 101, Diagnostics - VIDA, VADIS, DiCE, OBD, Codes, ECU, TCU, PNP, ETM & Other Modules, Restoration, Sensors, Spark, Spark Plugs & Wires, Ignition, Rotor, Coils, Speed, Aftermarket & HP, Tires, Volvo Buyer's Guide, Volvo Electrical & Battery, Volvo Emissions and Fuel Economy, Volvo Exhaust, Volvo Experiences, Volvo Fluids, Volvo Keys, Remotes & Keyfobs, Volvo Parts, Accessories, & Saving Money, Volvo Repair Documentation, Volvo Suspension & Wheels, Volvo Transmission, Volvo XC90

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