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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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Throttle Body and EGR Cleaning Tutorial

Project: Volvo EGR and Throttle Body Cleaning 4-5 hours

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 Repair Documentation, Volvo S70 & V70 1998-2000, Volvo V70 R 1998-2000, Volvo XC70 & V70XC

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Volvo Maintenance Schedules

Post date Updated August 19th, 2020
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Capacities, Measurements, Standards & Statistics, Cars 101, Volvo Repair Documentation
9 Comments on Volvo Maintenance Schedules

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Used Volvo Prices Up

Post date Updated September 13th, 2022
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Cars 101, Volvo Buyer's Guide, Volvo Car Company, Volvo Experiences, Volvo Parts, Accessories, & Saving Money
1 Comment on Used Volvo Prices Up

Volvo Repair Database

The Volvo Parts Number Project

Post date Updated November 5th, 2021
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Cars 101, Volvo Experiences
1 Comment on The Volvo Parts Number Project

Volvo 850 on a roadtrip

Volvo 850 roadtrip? Read This.

Post date Updated August 13th, 2020
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Belts, Hoses & Lines, Cars 101, Fuel, Gasoline, Fuel Filter, Injectors, Etc., Timing Belt, Volvo 850, Volvo C70, Volvo Emissions and Fuel Economy, Volvo Experiences, Volvo S70 & V70 1998-2000, Volvo Suspension & Wheels, Volvo V70 R 1998-2000, Volvo XC70 & V70XC, Water Pump

Valvoline SynPower Synthetic Motor Oil

Five quarts of synthetic oil + filter, $24

Post date Updated August 19th, 2020
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Cars 101, Engine, Volvo Buyer's Guide, Volvo Fluids, Volvo Parts, Accessories, & Saving Money

Fuel Filter Replacement DIY

Post date Updated May 31st, 2021
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Cars 101, Fuel, Gasoline, Fuel Filter, Injectors, Etc., Volvo 850, Volvo Repair Documentation, Volvo S70 & V70 1998-2000, Volvo V70 R 1998-2000
4 Comments on Fuel Filter Replacement DIY

Volvo 70 Series 1996 2016 - Images, 1990, Volvo S70/V70/XC70, 2018, Exterior, Historical

Getting my V70 Back to Stage 0

Post date Updated May 1st, 2022
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Cars 101, Engine Breathing - MAF, PCV, EGR, Etc., Timing Belt, Volvo Parts, Accessories, & Saving Money, Water Pump
1 Comment on Getting my V70 Back to Stage 0

240

Volvo 240 Diagnose & Repair: TPS, MAF, PCV, Acceleration, Fluids

Post date Updated February 1st, 2021
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Cars 101, Engine Breathing - MAF, PCV, EGR, Etc., Volvo 240, Volvo Emissions and Fuel Economy, Volvo Transmission
2 Comments on Volvo 240 Diagnose & Repair: TPS, MAF, PCV, Acceleration, Fluids

S70

S70 High-mileage Maintenance Checklist

Post date Updated June 3rd, 2025
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Belts, Hoses & Lines, Cars 101, Volvo S70 & V70 1998-2000, Volvo Steering, Volvo Suspension & Wheels

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Volvo V70 Straight Pipe Exhaust Mod

Post date Updated August 19th, 2020
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Cars 101, Speed, Aftermarket & HP, Volvo Exhaust, Volvo S70 & V70 1998-2000
1 Comment on Volvo V70 Straight Pipe Exhaust Mod

timing marks

Timing Marks Alignment and Adjustment

Post date Updated August 13th, 2020
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Capacities, Measurements, Standards & Statistics, Cars 101, Engine, Timing Belt, Tools
6 Comments on Timing Marks Alignment and Adjustment

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