This is now a common question in different forums (Honda, Volvo etc.) bc of the pandemic and ppl not driving much. Let's say your norm is 12 months/5K miles using synthetic oil. Let's say you now drive only 2K-2.5K a year. Then keep the oil for 2 yrs/5K , many ppl do that (keeping the oil for 2 yrs)...

Yeah, A good device is the trickle charger, about $10 at Harbor Freight. If you have the coupon, it can go down to $5. Inside the garage is easy, just plug it in. Outdoor is a bit more challenging, make a habit of charging it let's say for the whole Saturday when you are at home, then unplug it. ---...

This works for my 2001 V70, to clear the Service Required light (not the message): 2001 Volvo S80 / V70 / S60 Models (May apply to S40/V40 also) • The service reminder indicator lamp illuminates for 120 seconds when the ignition is first switched on. • Insert key and turn Ignition Switch to position...

Try the ones for 2000, 2001 & 2002. You may have a late or early build. 1999-2000 Volvo S70 / V70 / C70 Models Insert key in to ignition but don't turn it yet, POS 0. 1. Press and Hold the odometer trip counter reset button 2. Turn ignition switch to "run" position (Position II) 3. Aft...

On a side note, how do I correctly determine which diameter my rotors are? 286mm or 305mm? I now have two different answers from two different sources. I think the 305mm were only used on R models and had a different caliper and caliper bracket. Try putting your VIN into volvo webstore and pulling ...

One serpentine belt drive water pump, A/C, PS and Alternator. If it fails, it can wrap around the cam drive belt and destroy valves.
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Whenever I do the TB job (let's say every 100K-110K), I usually replace the serp belt and its tensioner at the same time.

I wrote a DIY for 2005 XC90 2.5T TB, WP, Serp Belt etc.:
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On my 2006, I needed a T-60 torx to take the tension off the belt. It is really tight quarters in there, so look for the shortest T-60 socket you can find, probably a 3/8" drive.

Easiest way to remove the serpentine belt is with a specialty tool...no need for a 2nd person.

https://www.ipdusa.com/products/11344/S ... IPD-124537

Hi Guys. A little while ago I had asked a question about why my sunroof would no longer open and someone here stated that usually it means that the alarm system has some corrosion of sorts near the plug for the alarm which is located near the passenger side wheel well on my 2002 V70 (P2). My questi...