Here come our magnolias!!

I've run both turbo and non turbo P2 (the platform you have) Volvos. The non turbos have a lot to offer in terms of reduced complexity, i.e., fewer parts to break/service, lack of need to use full synthetic oil and premium gas. I've never felt the NA cars were inadequate. You'll love the seats. It w...

Synthetic +, premium gas+

You new car will like you.

i plugged in my ob2 reader. I don't have a volvo code reader but the reader i do have gave me 3 codes. P0751, P0756, and P0700. P0751- shift solenoid "A" Performance or stuck off P0756- shift solenoid "B" Performance or stuck off P0700- Transmission Control System (MIL Request) ...

They're called "Oettiker" clamps, and they are used on PEX plumbing also.(all academic!) A pair of end nippers will work to crimp them as well as any purpose made plier. But you may want to file the jaws so they don't cut the clamp. Be glad you are where you are, anywhere from Bellevue to ...

Hey June, If you wanted to start taking care of bees, you'd set up your own hive. That would entail getting some dedicated boxes and frames. Boxes = a wood box Frames = wood frames where the bees build their honey comb. These boxes and frames are analogous to a file cabinet (what I am calling the bo...

I pulled his sutures with vet help over FaceTime and he is doing well. He dropped about 15% of his weight but we have a nice rich food supplement for him to fatten him back up before winter. He is still a bit sleepier than usual, if that’s even possible.

Home and a Happy.

The queen bee Black cat still hisses at him for disappearing but is adjusting. Dogs are ecstatic to see him

I noticed we have a copy here on MVS of this document from Volvo on 850 Engine Technical Information: https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/downloads/850GLT-EngineTechInfo.pdf It's an interesting read, well worth the time for those who like to study up on the development of the car. The document mention...

I'm going to de-sticky this thread in 2 days. Not because the danger is gone, but because everyone who wants to know about this thread does know about it. You can bookmark it, or find it in General Chat forum, or simply rely on your browser's URL bar auto-predict to get to it. The thread is not goin...