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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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Fast Friday Volvo Performance and Tuning

Intercoolers — How They Help Power

Post date Updated December 28th, 2020
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Boost, Turbo & Intercoolers, Cars 101, Speed, Aftermarket & HP
1 Comment on Intercoolers — How They Help Power

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XC90 Transfer Box & Rear Diff Fluid Change

Post date Updated February 15th, 2024
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Cars 101, Drivetrain, Volvo Fluids, Volvo Transmission, Volvo XC90
1 Comment on XC90 Transfer Box & Rear Diff Fluid Change

Fast Friday Volvo Performance and Tuning

Tune My Ride! ’98 V70 LPT

Post date Updated August 19th, 2020
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Cars 101, Speed, Aftermarket & HP, Volvo S70 & V70 1998-2000, Volvo Suspension & Wheels
1 Comment on Tune My Ride! ’98 V70 LPT

Fast Friday Volvo Performance and Tuning

Understeer vs. Oversteer vs. HP vs. Torque – Who Wins?

Post date Updated August 19th, 2020
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Cars 101, Speed, Aftermarket & HP
1 Comment on Understeer vs. Oversteer vs. HP vs. Torque – Who Wins?

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You Just Bought an XC90. Now What?

Post date Updated August 19th, 2020
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Brakes, Pads and Rotors, Cars 101, Lights: Headlights, Tail Lights, Map Light, Signals, Indicators, Bulbs Etc., Sensors, Volvo Buyer's Guide, Volvo Engine Oil, Return Line, etc., Volvo Experiences, Volvo Fluids, Volvo Repair Documentation, Volvo Transmission, Volvo XC90
2 Comments on You Just Bought an XC90. Now What?

Fast Friday Volvo Performance and Tuning

Water + Methanol = Power?

Post date Updated August 19th, 2020
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Boost, Turbo & Intercoolers, Cars 101, Engine, Speed, Aftermarket & HP, Volvo 850, Volvo C30, Volvo C70, Volvo S60, Volvo S60 R 2004-2007, Volvo S70 & V70 1998-2000, Volvo V70 2001-2007, Volvo V70 R 1998-2000, Volvo V70 R 2004-2007, Volvo XC70 & V70XC
1 Comment on Water + Methanol = Power?

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Keep or Sell 2001 S80?

Post date Updated June 1st, 2021
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Cars 101, Volvo S80
1 Comment on Keep or Sell 2001 S80?

Volvo 850 relay - Part Number: 3545803

What do Relays Do?

Post date Updated June 3rd, 2024
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Cars 101, Volvo Electrical & Battery
1 Comment on What do Relays Do?

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Modded S70 – Managing Wear With an Eye on Longetivity

Post date Updated August 19th, 2020
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Boost, Turbo & Intercoolers, Cars 101, Engine, Speed, Aftermarket & HP, Volvo 850, Volvo C70, Volvo S60, Volvo S70 & V70 1998-2000, Volvo V70 R 1998-2000

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850: Well Bought, Well Restored to Stage 0

Post date Updated August 19th, 2020
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Cars 101, Drivetrain, Instrument Cluster, Paint, Detailing, Wash & Wax, Restoration, Volvo 850, Volvo Buyer's Guide, Volvo Experiences, Volvo Interior: Seats, Switches Etc.
1 Comment on 850: Well Bought, Well Restored to Stage 0

How to Check Your Antifreeze Strength

Post date Updated October 8th, 2024
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Capacities, Measurements, Standards & Statistics, Cars 101, Volvo Fluids, Volvo Radiator & Fan
2 Comments on How to Check Your Antifreeze Strength

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Volvo Engine Oil Change — The Easy Way

Post date Updated May 6th, 2022
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Cars 101, Volvo Fluids, Volvo Parts, Accessories, & Saving Money

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