The haldex/AOC is filled with something most like motor oil. It is not as thick and does not have the distinct stench of rear axle lube. It is not red like ATF and is not as thin as ATF. It is a mid-weight oil with specific additives to modify it for a wet clutch use. The fluid is available from any...

Are you looking for originality or functionality. I'm sure you can find a good used one relatively cheap on ebay. Another option would be to convert it to an internally regulated alternator. It's a pretty common upgrade and easily returned to stock original generator if needed. It's pretty inexpensi...

I bought a 1998 V70 in which the left side of the dash was maddeningly squeaky. Just a touch would stop the racket, but it's tough driving with your left arm while your right arm is poking through the steering wheel. The right side of the dash is rock solid. I read several posts about repairing the ...

A few changes...
- DRL's
- Side air bags
- ETC.

Here are a couple of links:
- https://volvo.custhelp.com/app/manuals/ ... om_id/1076
- https://volvo.custhelp.com/app/manuals/ ... om_id/1078
- https://volvo.custhelp.com/app/manuals/ ... om_id/1077

My 2001 v70xc is turbo charged and suffers from what your article describes as advanced stages of etm/maf failure. There are no codes (that i know of), we recently bought this car and a recent road trip had us intermittently lurching and knocking off the cruise control until we stopped/restarted the...

Colorado drive shaft has supplied me with 4 driveshafts over the years. Good quality product. Take a look for corrosion on the crossmember piece that supports the carrier bearing.

Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) information UEM-003A: Condition The upper electronic module (UEM) supplies power to a number of functions in the car via Extended X-supply (EXT_X). These functions include the sun roof logic, mirror lamps in the sun visor, rain sensor, buttons for the headlining lightin...

I just read this old thread, because I had a spare set of injectors soaking in Sea Foam for about 2 months now. Make sure to remove any rubber seal ring from the injector before soaking them. I put the injectors back in the car today and it sure runs smoother and have some extra power. Too early to ...

Hey all- If you have a newer P2 Volvo that doesn't allow you to just pop the top off your housing and plunk in a new thermostat, you're in for a treat- if someone wants to specify exactly which Volvos require the full housing replacement, I'd be happy to edit that info itn. I didn't find very many t...

DIY: 2005 Volvo XC90 2.5T Timing Belt, Water Pump, Serpentine Belt My 2005 XC90 2.5T with 110K miles , routine maintenance time. There are many DIYs and youtube videos, so no need for me to repeat those, but I will list only the important items. So, MAKE SURE YOU READ THE LINKS BELOW FIRST! ---> My...