FWIW, I have heard not nice things about the 3.2 motor. I suggest further research.

Good luck.

The Volvo community began the 'flush at 30K miles mantra' after numerous tranny failures in the early 90's. I even had to explain to the dealer service writer why this must be done. Do it.

Good luck.

The LPT motor responds very nicely to a tune, I would not hesitate to upgrade. As long as your motor is presently up to stage zero, of course.

Good luck.

I used a IPD/TME chip in my 96 854T5 and found the mileage increase to be true. Based on my previous business dealings with Robert Arnold, I have no reason to doubt his claims for his tune. I believe he offers a refund if you are not satisfied. He also offers a mileage, instead of performance, optim...

IIRC, there is a master ground behind the dash, which you likely bumped swapping the radio.

Are you sure that the Valvoline ATF meets the Volvo requirements?

Good luck.

don't need peppy, my daughter will be taking her driving test in it! You'd want a 240 wagon. My sister can't seems to kill hers. A 240 (or any) wagon can be a very dangerous car for a teen age driver, given that at least two people can comfortably lie down in the back when the seat backs are laying...

It sounds decent to me, but that is a swag. Call Erie Vo-Vo and see what they want for one. They are reputable and warranty their stuff. If they say $2500, I'd think you are doing well. Good luck. P.S. Please ensure your buddies never use that dealer again. I would encourage them to at least talk to...

IMHO Please avoid Scan Tech asian krap and the other similar pos junk. If IPD has a mount you need, get the IPD. If IPD doesn't offer the mount, get oem. IPD well sell you those as well if you wish. Usually, if I put an IPD mount in, it never had to be replaced until I sold the 854t5 I drove for 16 ...

A lot depends on the gasoline and wind (and the foot). Chicago gets nasty smog gas, only sold in this epa region. In rural Wisconsin my mileage jumped by 15% after a local fill up. Suddenly my car meets EPA estimates, 1st time in the year I have owned it. Once you get over about 55mph, air resistanc...