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by alanro
08 Oct 2010, 05:40
Forum: Volvo S40 & V40 2000-2004
Topic: tire size
Replies: 0
Views: 538

tire size

My 08 S40 needs new rubber. 205 50 17. I really like Bridgestones 960 Pole Positions, but only available in 225-45-17. This means 1/10th" less diameter, but also .8" wider, .4 from the center in each direction. Does anyone have experience in running this size on an S40. Many thanks for any...
by alanro
07 Jul 2010, 10:19
Forum: Volvo S40 & V40 2000-2004
Topic: noisey Michelins
Replies: 1
Views: 696

Re: noisey Michelins

Do you think the additional .400" diameter[215 vs 205] will clear OK?
Also they would be .400" wider.

Thanks
by alanro
06 Jul 2010, 10:59
Forum: Volvo S40 & V40 2000-2004
Topic: noisey Michelins
Replies: 1
Views: 696

noisey Michelins

Mu 2008 S40 2.4 came with the factory Michelins, 205 50 17. They are OK, but make some noise. I will soon ned tires, and would like to go with Brigestone AS960 Pole Position, I had these on a CTS and they were the best overall tire I had. Problem, they are available in 215-50 17. Has anyone had expe...
by alanro
13 Dec 2009, 18:24
Forum: C30, C70 2006+, S40 & V50 2004 ½ +
Topic: Brake light
Replies: 0
Views: 676

Brake light

I have a 2008 S40. The brake light left side, will come on for 1 second, then goes out. Right side is OK.
What to check for.
I am under warranty, just need a week or so to get to the dealer, and want to know what problem might be.
Bulbs--fuses look OK.
Thanks,
Alanro
by alanro
25 Sep 2009, 21:37
Forum: C30, C70 2006+, S40 & V50 2004 ½ +
Topic: 2008 s40 aw55 transmission drain plug
Replies: 0
Views: 793

2008 s40 aw55 transmission drain plug

Does anyone have a photo, or can you describe the location of the drain plug on an aw55 5 speed transmission, in a 2008 S40 2.4

Thanks
Alanro
by alanro
07 Aug 2009, 05:23
Forum: Car Talk & MVS Itself
Topic: August is Help a Moderator Month
Replies: 12
Views: 4643

Re: August is Help a Moderator Month

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Alanro
by alanro
06 Aug 2009, 07:15
Forum: C30, C70 2006+, S40 & V50 2004 ½ +
Topic: 08 S40 2.4 hard start
Replies: 0
Views: 821

08 S40 2.4 hard start

My wife tried to start her 08 20k miles s40 this morning.
It made sound like starter not engaged.
All lights on, plenty of volts.
After a third try, it started.
Light on dash said skid ??? service required?
Any idea whats up with this?
Thanks,
Alanro
by alanro
17 Jul 2009, 11:27
Forum: C30, C70 2006+, S40 & V50 2004 ½ +
Topic: S40 transmission drain plug
Replies: 0
Views: 902

S40 transmission drain plug

Does a 2008 S40, 2.4 5 speed auto have a drain plug for the transmission?
The dip stick is in the low position, under the air filter.
Many thanks,
Alanro
by alanro
01 Jul 2009, 10:53
Forum: C30, C70 2006+, S40 & V50 2004 ½ +
Topic: s40 change rear pads
Replies: 1
Views: 1054

s40 change rear pads

2008 S40, do the calipers press back like other cars, when changing REAR pads.
I heard about screwing the front ones back, but does this apply to rear as well?
Thanks,

Alanro
by alanro
23 Jun 2009, 05:31
Forum: C30, C70 2006+, S40 & V50 2004 ½ +
Topic: Ceramic brake pads
Replies: 1
Views: 1065

Ceramic brake pads

My 08 s40 2.4 will need brakes soon. I can see that the rear pads are worn a little more than the front. It seems that you can order good quality rotors 60-80 bucks each from several suppliers. Like IPD's Zimmermans. But what about pads? I used RM QuietStop ceramics on several domestics, and know th...