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Category: FWD General Information

Front-wheel-drive (and AWD) Volvo opinions, advice, repairs, maintenance, tutorials and more

Axle clicking sound? What to do, and when to do it.

Where to Get A Rebuilt Axle

Post date May 5, 2023
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Drivetrain, FWD General Information, Volvo Parts, Accessories, & Saving Money, Volvo Suspension & Wheels
1 Comment on Where to Get A Rebuilt Axle

Check Engine Light – Running Rough

Post date November 26, 2022
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Engine, FWD General Information
3 Comments on Check Engine Light – Running Rough

Drive Cycle Readiness -

How to Complete a Volvo Drive Cycle

Post date April 6, 2022
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Cars 101, FWD General Information
3 Comments on How to Complete a Volvo Drive Cycle

Magnefine Filter -

Mangefine Filter Installation Tutorial w/ Pictures

Post date April 4, 2022
Post author By Matt
Post categories In FWD General Information, Volvo 850, Volvo C70, Volvo Fluids, Volvo S60, Volvo S70 & V70 1998-2000, Volvo Transmission, Volvo XC70 & V70XC
1 Comment on Mangefine Filter Installation Tutorial w/ Pictures

Leather Car Seat Care -

Leather Lotion & Restoring Leather Seats

Post date February 3, 2022
Post author By Matt
Post categories In FWD General Information, Restoration, Volvo 240, Volvo 740 & 760, Volvo 850, Volvo 940, 960, S90 & V90, Volvo C70, Volvo Interior: Seats, Switches Etc., Volvo S40 & V40, Volvo S60, Volvo S70 & V70 1998-2000, Volvo S80, Volvo V50, Volvo XC60, Volvo XC70 & V70XC, Volvo XC90
3 Comments on Leather Lotion & Restoring Leather Seats

Identify Steering Rack Type -

Identify Steering Rack Type from Data Plate

Post date January 25, 2022
Post author By Matt
Post categories In FWD General Information, Volvo 850, Volvo C70, Volvo Parts, Accessories, & Saving Money, Volvo Repair Documentation, Volvo S70 & V70 1998-2000, Volvo Steering, Volvo V70 R 1998-2000, Volvo XC70 & V70XC
2 Comments on Identify Steering Rack Type from Data Plate

Volvo Radio Displays Code

Volvo Radio Codes Explained

Post date Updated March 7th, 2022
Post author By Matt
Post categories In FWD General Information, Volvo 850, Volvo C70, Volvo Radio, Speakers & Entertainment, Volvo S40 & V40, Volvo S60, Volvo S60 R 2004-2007, Volvo S70 & V70 1998-2000, Volvo S80, Volvo V70 2001-2007, Volvo V70 R 1998-2000, Volvo V70 R 2004-2007, Volvo XC70 & V70XC, Volvo XC90
276 Comments on Volvo Radio Codes Explained

All Volvo Models 1997+ reliability — better info

Post date Updated February 11th, 2021
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Capacities, Measurements, Standards & Statistics, FWD General Information, Volvo 850, Volvo Buyer's Guide, Volvo S40 & V40, Volvo S60, Volvo S70 & V70 1998-2000, Volvo S80, Volvo V50, Volvo XC60, Volvo XC70 & V70XC, Volvo XC90
1 Comment on All Volvo Models 1997+ reliability — better info

volvo antifreeze coolant

Volvo Antifreeze: Which Brand? Mix with Water?

Post date Updated December 7th, 2020
Post author By Matt
Post categories In FWD General Information, Volvo Radiator & Fan
1 Comment on Volvo Antifreeze: Which Brand? Mix with Water?

Volvo Keys And Fobs -

How to Change Battery in Remote Entry Key

Post date Updated May 31st, 2021
Post author By Matt
Post categories In FWD General Information, Volvo Keys, Remotes & Keyfobs
3 Comments on How to Change Battery in Remote Entry Key

Volvo 850 - Images, Other, engine, 850, Volvo 850, Historical, Technology

Lessons from 200K miles on a 1994 850 NA

Post date Updated August 19th, 2020
Post author By Matt
Post categories In Cars 101, Engine, FWD General Information

ABS Tracs Problems -

1995 850…ABS/TRACS problems…still

Post date Updated May 1st, 2022
Post author By Matt
Post categories In FWD General Information, Volvo Electrical & Battery, Volvo Suspension & Wheels

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