By shiloh51933: 20200119_154923.jpg 20200119_154916.jpg Just replaced both front Macpherson Strut Assemblies(FCS) along with new Sway Bar Links(Moog) and Tie Rod Ends (Moog). The L/F was squeaking so badly that my hated driver XC90 and was borrowing my 2004 XC70. I kept the Volvo/Sachs set that I re...

240 center caps is now a topic here https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=92722 Please do not post anything about that subject in this topic. I'll delete this and my prior post in 48 hours, and Let's See Your Volvo thread will be back to its focus of showing off our Volvos...

If the only thing you changed was the filter -- anything that has anything to do with combustion -- and it's the right part (I didn't check) and in the correct configuration, I'd keep driving, keep clearing the code. If the code returns after a say a hundred miles, then there's something. Check MAF ...

I usually de-CAPS topic subject lines, but I'll leave this.

The frustration is real.

Sorry I don't know the answer to your ECC problem.

For HP, by far the best cost/benefit ratio was a manual boost controller . It was peanuts for the huge jump in HP. Even more cost/benefitty if you DIY one from stuff at a hardware store, maybe $20. Strut tower brace was a decent upgrade. Tires however are probably the most prudent item you can upgra...

I eat my own dog food.

Short and sweet, beautifully explained. If only all car DIY videos were this good...

BB I have an overview here Volvo awd system guide

I'll add Jimmy's explanation to it, or link to this from there.

XC90s on the streets here, that is. They look great. I just ran across this on Car & Driver comments on the Cayenne: The first generation Cayenne has not aged well. I'd give the nod to the XC60 and XC90 as the best looking in the segment, especially in their R trim I agree - Volvo makes the best...

Entered into the VRD as How to Make a 1998 V70 Fast.