
Reset Volvo “Time for Regular Service” Message
Reset this message procedure for all Volvos, 1999-2009 We all know how annoying it can be when a Volvo service light or any other light on the dashboard…
Volvo S70 & V70 opinions, advice, repairs, maintenance, tutorials and more
Front Strut Replacement – And More Here’s a superb supplement for working on Volvo front suspensions/ front strut replacement. These tips/tricks should make the job much easier for…
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.
Car: V70 FWD NA 1998 I jacked the car up on left side and got about 1 foot clearance under rear, wheels on I had previously drained tank…
The rear wheel bearing comes as an assembly. I priced the bearing assembly at my local dealer and they wanted about $200 (plus shipping) for the part and it would take 3 to 5 days to get it in. I started checking parts houses and the only place that could get it was NAPA for $106 (taxes and shipping included) and it would be in tomorrow. Here are the steps for replacing the wheel bearing:
On Volvo P80 models… 850, S70, XC70 and V70 up to 2000, and some C70s… To perform a climate unit blower replacement and replace a blower motor, you…
A Volvo PCV job is a pretty manageable project for the typical do-it-yourselfer. Learn more here about how to do one, how long it might take, parts you…
Tools needed to fix slow Volvo wipers: T25 Torx screwdriver 10mm wrench 13mm wrench Flat screwdriver Grease Fine sandpaper Cordless drill Need information on how to fix slow…
I say probably because there’s a good chance the bulbs are the same across those models. Detailed DIY instructions and photos are included in this tutorial post by MVS Contributor…
This is a lengthy post describing how a non-expert amateur mechanic can replace the 850 turbocharger and save $2000 and perhaps save the car as a whole