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by brando_calrissian
01 Dec 2014, 11:22
Forum: Volvo S40 & V40 2000-2004
Topic: 2004 1.9 S40 LSE - Alternate Tire Sizes?
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2004 1.9 S40 LSE - Alternate Tire Sizes?

Hi everyone, Upon changing my tires for the Winter, the technician informed me that a new set of tires will be needed come Spring. My selection is limited when searching the stock tire size (215/50R-16 for the LSE) so I have to wonder what else could go on the rim and be comparable. 225/50R-16 gives...
by brando_calrissian
27 Oct 2014, 11:07
Forum: Volvo S40 & V40 2000-2004
Topic: 2004 1.9 S40 - Coolant leak/loss of color and Starting Issue
Replies: 0
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2004 1.9 S40 - Coolant leak/loss of color and Starting Issue

My S40 is currently experiencing a few issues. I am really hoping they are not all tied together, although just one fix could (possibly) be nice. 94500 is the mileage. First off, it gives me a hard time about starting sometimes. It will always crank but occasionally will not start. This seems to occ...
by brando_calrissian
27 Sep 2014, 15:59
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: I just learnt about the ECU relearn !
Replies: 36
Views: 94243

Re: I just learnt about the ECU relearn !

Could someone further elaborate on cycling through the gears at half-throttle? I'm wondering if this must be done immediately after warm-up/idling or if I can work in some stop & go driving before doing this. Reaching top gear right out of the driveway, in the middle of a city, might prove diffi...