I actually got 36 mpg during a recent trip returning to Dallas from Tulsa. I attained this magic number during a series of tests of fuel consumption in my '98 S70 T5 at various speeds from 100 to 50 mph for 10-mile intervals on the Indian Nation Turnpike; results ranged from ~15 mpg at 100 mph to th...

Anyone have a good link for repair tips for replacing the hydraulic mounts and the upper torque mount WITH A VOLVO O.E. REPLACEMENT MOUNT? Yeah, I said an O.E. mount, boys and girls. I've heard enough bad press on the polyurethane replacement, and if you look at the design of the rubber original, it...

Sorry to have to disagree with Matthew, but I am advised that the air pump failure IS a common occurrence, to the extent that Volvo repair techs jokingly refer to it as the "other water pump". The problem lies in the placement of the air pump down low where it can be exposed to all manner ...

Rohit: Your vibration could be a result of a number of things, but it sounds like the car may have one or more collapsed or failed motor mounts. There are three mounts supportng the engine down low; two hydraulic mounts front and rear on the left and one "solid" mount near the right front ...