Magnus308, Definitely oil and fuel additives here in the USA are big business. You can find them at corner stores and auto parts suppliers have multiple shelves stocked full of the stuff. Hopefully I will be able to afford and purchase new cars and avoid poor maintenance practices by the previous ow...

Magnus308, Excellent advise especially your last two paragraphs " Use a high quality full synthetic oil and change it at least once per year / 10 000 miles and you will keep your system in good shape. A long highway drive sometimes is also good to keep the system clean from condensation if the ...

Oh yeah the glove test on the internal oil breather system that you can't see...got it! Great stuff man...I'm falling of my chair and pis...ing my pants in laughter! Other than the glove test, your advise and insight is perfect. I was hoping by starting this thread the seafom and engine oil additive...

Draser,

Please explain the glove test?
I've been around, but never heard about the glove test and engine oils...

Regards.

Hello Everyone, It has been noted that the PCV systems supplied with our valued Volvo's is a week link in the engines long term efficient operation. Causing engine leaks due to back pressure build up when the PVC system blocks. Does any one have or use any preventative maintenance techniques to mini...

Thanks to everyone and the hard work and time involved to document the repair procedures found on this website.

Sorry I should be more helpful. I found the information here, hopefully the link will work for everyone. https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=83798#p87142 Postby stone36 » 15 May 2009, 00:29 Here is my transmission flush documentation... 2005 XC90 transmission flush.pdf (792.16 K...

Found the thread on the radiator connector with description on how to remove.

Thanks, most if not everything is on this site...just need to get into it.

Hi Everyone, My S60 has 75,000 miles, it's a 2005 non turbo version and this will be the first time I'm flushing the tranny. There are no fault codes or mayor issues, it works as it should for the mileage IMHO. I do get a little flare ups in stop and go traffic, but I think this is normal (for the m...