Back in the carb days the raw gas would wash down the oil in the cylinders and do other nasties. I’ve looked into the cold engine wear claims and just found unsubstantiated statements from the 1930 40 50 era Think how difficult it is to measure “ engine wear on start up” and you begin to understand ...

Can we say like this? There is no connection between the engine mileage and the oil used. You should use whatever oil recommended by the factory. I would agree, but unfortunately, I have not found the oil weight clearly documented by Volvo. There is a temperature range chart, and 10w30 is highlight...

Hi Vladimir and welcome! Are you supporting both the engine and transmission while trying to remove the last bolt? If not, then all the weight of the engine and the transmission are on that bolt and it will make it jam. You will need to relieve the pressure on the bolt and then it should be easier t...

-1998 no pin needed

1999- pin and Vida needed, and server connection to Volvo

“Their mechanic gave the owner a massive repair quote or simply didn't know how to fix the problem.”

Pretty much the path for most of the un-pranged cars in the junkyards

...And was hospitalized briefly. He's home now, and for those of us so inclined, stop by today's YouTube posting to wish him well.

To access TCM on post '98 p80 cars you need Vida Dice.

To access TCM on post '98 p80 cars you need Vida Dice. If want read, clear codes or reset adaptation.. in TCM 99 Volvos and forward ELM327 v1.4b is enough to access CAN Bus. Costs cup of coffee. 8) But in seriousness i assume hydraulic converter having some issue if its locked constantly or some so...

Did you ever replace the transmission fluid? If not, it might help.

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Taking a guess as I don't know how the throttle communicates with the TCM. Mine is a 2000 S70 SE Base so no turbo. When I had a stalling issue coming to a light it turned out to be a dirty ETM. After cleaning no more stalling.
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