abscate wrote: ↑01 Apr 2019, 08:18 What do these things adjust, exactly? Is it ride height on the fly?

Ride Stiffness.

Volvo part number 9204202: 2000 Volvo V70 Adjustable Rear Shock Absorbers on sale for $1000.00
Probably an out of date listing. 9204202 is NLA from the Volvo warehouse.

Does your dipstick have one O-ring or two O-rings on the handle?

^ good point. Added, that and more. I place the Spark Plug in a Spark Plug Socket, attach an Extension, no Ratchet . Then turn the spark plug with two fingers. Two fingers without a lever cannot produce enough torque to cross thread. Also one can feel if the threads are mating or fighting. When the...

I would get them and do a transmission fluid change on the one with 100K on it.
Take your time to do a head gasket on the one with 140K on it.

P01620 = EFI-514 Engine cooling fan (FC), low-speed. Signal too high. Permanent fault Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) information EFI-514 EFI-514 Engine cooling fan (FC) low-speed, signal Condition Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) EFI-514 is stored if there is a short-circuit to ground/supply voltage or ...

I add a video on YouTube trying to show exactly...thanks to everyone. Will not engage Drive after engaging Reverse? Something sticky? As Abscate suggested, do a series of Drain and Fills (not Power Flushes*), it might clear up if you get all the gunk out of the transmission. * A Power Flush is a no...

I'm pretty happy with that MPG considering the size, weight and aerodynamics of the car. Aerodynamics of a second generation V70 .... :? You have a car with one of the lowest coefficient of drag. The second generation V70 coefficient of drag is 0.30 cd. Better then a a Koenigsegg Agera R, 0.37 cd. ...

You shouldn't turn of the AC permanently during the winter. The AC needs to run frequently not to start leaking. Ever notice the A/C clutch engages for a few seconds every time you start the car? That is done to keep the oil in the refrigerant from settling. The oil is what hermetically seals the r...

Before replaceing the Fuel Pressure Sensor, check the Fuel Pressure Sensor loom for: 1. Contact resistance, oxidation or poor contact in connectors or connections. 2. Short-circuit to supply voltage in the signal cable 3. Open-circuit in the signal cable 4. Open-circuit in the signal ground cable Ha...