
Where to Get A Rebuilt Axle
A surprisingly large part of keeping 850/S70/V70/XC70 and C70 models on the road is… axles. Yes, axles. They’re good for generally (just an educated guess) 120k miles, coming…
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A surprisingly large part of keeping 850/S70/V70/XC70 and C70 models on the road is… axles. Yes, axles. They’re good for generally (just an educated guess) 120k miles, coming…
How to identify your 850, S70 or early V/XC/C70 steering rack as either made by SMI or TRW. SMI Is 5 and TRW is 4 Data plate right…
Volvo Repair Frequency Data Participants simply report repairs the month after they occur on a one-page survey. When there are no repairs, they simply report an approximate odometer…
Let’s talk about Restoring Leather Seats In college I worked for a leather store (Gepetto’s) near campus. When somone came in with a ‘quality’ leather garment to have…
Let’s Talk Mangefine Filter Installation Today I finally got around to doing the transmission flush on my wife S60. The car had 94K miles on it and I’m…
Are there any advantages to the blue Volvo coolant? I’ve seen price raised as a major reason to go with Zerex G-05. In my area only a few…
Looking to Change Battery in Remote Entry Key? 1. Open the remote control by twisting a coin in the ring between the front and rear sections (leave the…
Let’s talk Volvo Drive Cycle Drive Cycle 1. Start the engine and accelerate to approximately 1500-2000 rpm. 2. Drive for 6 minutes at 1500-2000 rpm. 3. Stop the…
Going the distance with a 1994 850! Evidence Volvo’s Inline Five is (Near) Bulletproof An MVS member’s findings upon taking his engine apart at 200k miles To make…
Experiencing ABS/TRACS problems? The places to clean the sensors on the early ABS systems is the reluctance rings on the axles (front) or the hubs (on the rear)…
Volvo radios have a theft-proof system that freezes the radio if power is interrupted. It was designed that way to prevent theft of the radio. The downside is…
Experiencing a weird Volvo steering and braking problem? Danger! Worn Suspension Parts Cause Bad Handling “When I brake and keep the steering wheel at 1 o’clock the car…