Yes, and use only Volvo parts for reservoir, cap, hoses.

I'd add also thermostat, I use Wahler. For ECT, search forum...

The used throttle body worked! As instructed, I connected it electrically without mounting it. It clicked and hummed as expected. After 18 years with this ETM, I finally know what it's doing when it powers up. https://youtu.be/OzYM753T1V0 The throttle body wiring harness was rather easy to disconnec...

With the new throttle body, Geromino idles smoothly, revs easily to 3000 RPM, and doesn't surge after a quick tap on the gas. Its pulleys sound horrible, so they'll all be replaced with the timing belt. I used a stethoscope on the aftermarket alternator pulley shaft. Should it sound that rough? The ...

A proper VIDA scan might be the best way to find the issue. My wife's '13 S60 had similar symptoms, and no DIM faults noted. I ran VIDA on it and the DTC code was for the fuel pressure sensor. Changed that out and it was healed. I know it's a different engine, YM, and later tech, but the point is th...

Greetings! On a recent trip, I noticed our 2004 XC90 AWD would act oddly when trying to pass on the highway or accelerate up a long hill. Upon accelerating, the engine would first lag and then rhythmically lurch (lurch/lag/lurch/lag/etc.). If I ease off the accelerator, it would resume running norm...

A few possible thoughts on this issue, 1) Does your car come up to temperature relatively quickly once started from cold? If the temp needle shows about half way and the car warms up in say 5 minutes or so, then the thermostat is ok. 2) If the temperature does take a lot longer to get to normal then...

Greetings! On a recent trip, I noticed our 2004 XC90 AWD would act oddly when trying to pass on the highway or accelerate up a long hill. Upon accelerating, the engine would first lag and then rhythmically lurch (lurch/lag/lurch/lag/etc.). If I ease off the accelerator, it would resume running norm...

That sure sounds like something mechanically binding up. I would think if it were strictly a hydraulic problem(frozen moisture, etc.) you would be able to overcome that with brute force. It's been awhile, but I seem to recall fully seating the steering shaft to the splined shaft on the rack was a bi...

I think Steve ended up with a Detroit Axle ?

My indie shop apparently can't replicate the steering wheel locking up and are now saying it's a BBB Industries rack and not Cardone. Mechanic says he'll drive the car home tonight to check it again. What's the chance it was a one-time glitch? (I mean, losing power steering even *once* does seem li...