Volvo Forum + help for owners

IDK what is being called a control arm . To the best of my knowledge , you have the steering column , intermediate shaft , rack & pinion assy. , inner & outer tie rods . If each wheel is now independent of each other , that means a tie rod has failed .
can you give more info as you get it ?

Have you checked the coolant level ? How much coolant is in the reservoir TODAY ? I'm not being a smartass , I just want to know .

Either oil will be great . I use Mobil 1 synthetic .

And , have you checked the coolant level ?

Contact your Volvo dealer w/the VIN . They will give you the correct part # .

Get the Memory Saver and uce it . This will keep everything in memory while you exchange the batteries .

I'm with xheart . The clamp looks too low on the hose and it promoted the hose to come off . The pics of the 3 types of clamps shown in the pics above , I prefer the spring ( constant tension ) type clamp for coolant hoses . I would install a new hose / clamp and use the clamp with a small amount of...

Are you using a scanner to diagnose your no-start condition ?

# 1 the outlet the coolant hose attaches to looks to be ribbed . Are these ribs in good condition ? If not replace it . Now I keep spring type hose clamps in stock for most all size heater , radiator hoses . I prefer them over anything else . These maintain CONSTANT tension . I've seen water outlet ...

why do you think the head gasket has anything to do with oil on the spark plugs ?