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Maintenance and performance related to the Volvo S60 R.
The RPM are 840 on both “N” and “D”, however when I throw it on the “N”, the sound goes away.I tried, having it on “D” and holding the brakes, to raise RPM to about 1100, and that is when the noise is most evident.The best described it is a very low intensity roar and slight vibration.
Strut Mount vs Spring Seat… these two suspension parts are often confused. This post explains the difference, and shows you the difference between the two in these images.…
To repair this I first scraped/filed off as much loose rust as I could and pried the frame as far away from the glass as I could without breaking anything using wooden wedges and continued to clean as much rust out as possible. I then applied a rust converter to the remaining material.
Built in partnership with EVOLVE, the first U.S.-based design and manufacturing company dedicated to creating performance enhanced Volvo cars, the two cars – one bathed in Laser Blue,…
Good news – Breaking Into Volvos is Hard ! Here’s an interesting take on the degree of theft-proofness of Volvo cars, by a “former tow truck driver and…
Peeling fabric on your A-pillars? Here’s how to fix it by replacing the trim. MVS Contributor ogatrulle recently posted this beautiful DIY on repairing the inside A-pillars on…
Let’s talk about the TCM Control Module Adaptation – AW55-50 Botbasher » After my recent experiences and discoveries with the loveable slush box we know as the AW55-50/51SN, I…
Could your Volvo being Going Up in Value ? I’ve said it before, for years now. If you want a Volvo collectible, buy a manual transmission 2004-2007 S60…
Air conditioning problems? Start here.
If the angle gear leak is only from the angle gear vent, only replace the vent with the new style vent. If the leak is from the angle gear halves, separate and reseal the angle gear housing according to the following procedure in conjunction with the removal and replacement procedures in VIDA.
Longtime MVS Contributor Oragex serves up a simple fix for an annoying problem. If you have a squeaky armrest — center armrest — in your P2 Volvo, this…
Don’t miss History of the Volvo 5-Cylinder Engine, Part 1. The inline 5 (I5) cylinder engine has come to be a symbol of Volvo’s recent past. But did…