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by MIB
14 Feb 2022, 13:04
Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
Topic: Odd Volvo 240 Noise
Replies: 7
Views: 3615

Re: Odd Volvo 240 Noise

It can be the driveshaft support bearing
by MIB
22 Jan 2022, 19:38
Forum: S80 1st gen 1999-2006
Topic: Winter Tires alternatives to 225/50/R17
Replies: 3
Views: 5400

Re: Winter Tires alternatives to 225/50/R17

With 17" rim size and with, almost, the same wheel diameter you can use tire size; 195/55-17, 205/50-17, 205/55-17, 205/60-17, 215/45-17, 215/50-17 and 215/55-17.
by MIB
22 Jan 2022, 18:44
Forum: 240, 740, 760, 780, Bertone, 940, 960, V90, S90
Topic: which coolant to use
Replies: 5
Views: 1454

Re: which coolant to use

Commonly used anti-freeze agents is Ethylene glycol or Propylene glycol. The colour doesnt matter but dont mix the different agents. Anti-freeze agents contain anti-corrosive additives to prevent pure water from corroding in the engine and radiator as well as providing a increased boiling point. I w...
by MIB
24 Nov 2018, 01:46
Forum: S80 1st gen 1999-2006
Topic: Need Help Diagnosing a weird electrical problem
Replies: 2
Views: 1060

Re: Need Help Diagnosing a weird electrical problem

I had the same problem with the instrument cluster in combination with a non-functional head light and fog light.
I turned out to be the light switch that caused these problem.
by MIB
24 Nov 2018, 01:30
Forum: S80 1st gen 1999-2006
Topic: Different rims/snow tire sizes?
Replies: 3
Views: 1617

Re: Different rims/snow tire sizes?

The 16" rims will fit if ET is 49mm

This is Volvos standard tire/rim setup for S80 T6:

215/55ZR16 7Jx16 ET49
225/55ZR16 7Jx16 ET49
225/50ZR17 7.5Jx17 ET49
235/40ZR18 8Jx18 ET49