My Volvo Dealership informed me that the "spring plates" on my V70 were broken. The service center described them as going over the shocks, but my research indicates that the plates may actually be located behind the tires. Can someone confirm just where the Spring Plates are located? FCPE...

Thank you yuckojack for the detailed pictures. I was able to identify the source of my problem. I still have one question. How did you remove the fuel door? Your pictures begin after the door has been removed.

Thank you again

Just had a multi-point inspection performed by Volvo. The technician said there was some sediment in the transmission fluid and recommends a transmission flush. I have scoured this Forum as well as some others and found that there is a difference of opinion when it comes to "flushing" a tr...

Good new! We just returned from Advanced Auto. They used a diagnostic scanner that plugged into the OBDII socket located on the left inside panel near the emergency brake peddle. The scanner returned a code P0442 which I was told signifies an evaporative emissions leak. The suspected culprit was tha...

Thank you Jimmy57 for the tip. I will seek out an OReilly's in the area. If unsuccessful I am sure there are Autozones around. We just left Texas 2 months ago. We are Floridians now.

Thank you again.

Thank you BKM.

We are going with the second opinion. We will replace Control Arms, Struts, and Strut Mounts. Is the Sprint Seat the "Coil" that houses the strut? If you could provide a visual of it I would be much appreciative.

We just purchased this vehicle last night. The usual precautionary measures were executed before purchase and everything appeared to check out. We drove the vehicle home (100 miles) last night without incident. This afternoon a message returned that the wind shield fluid reservoir was empty. The res...

Thank you for your input BKM
We checked the CV Boot(s). No leaking and the boot (the rubber sleeve) is still in tact.
I continue to welcome your ideas

I hear a loud clunking coming from what I believe is the front left side. This occurs when: Makig a left turn into my drive way which has a very small incline Reversing from my drive way while turning the wheels towards the right. I also noticed that entering parking lots with a small incline or goi...

Thanks Bull Durham.