Links to Major DIY & Specs - V70 & XC-70 (2001-07), S60 (2001-09)

Post by **matthew1** » 20 Mar 2013, 15:22

What has failed on your P2 Volvo: V70/S60/XC70 from 2001-2007?
You can come back to add parts as the years and months go by. You can vote not for one or two of these choices, but for every one of them, if you're that unlucky.

Fluid Specs... Volume, Type, etc.
This thread documents the fluid and change requirements for a P2 S60, and other P2 models, as information comes in. I've dug this up by searching other threads, and the web, and I'll be following it myself. Members who've got 1st-hand experience, please chime in, and I'll edit accordingly.

PCV System Repair on a 1999+ Volvo 5-cylinder
You've got to do this every 5 years or so, might as well do it right. Here's two outstanding tutorials documented with great photographs.

Time for Regular Service Message Reset Procedures
How can I reset the message "Time for Regular Service" in the dash message window?

Automatic Transmission Fluid Simple Drain and Fill
"I did all the research I could do on the topic and made the decision to go with the Toyota Type IV ATF going with the simplified drain and fill method."

Oil and Filter Change How-To
Self explanatory: How to change motor oil and filter tutorial with photos. This includes 1st Gen. S80 cars.

Tune Up Talk 2001+ models
New to DIY'ing? Start here. These are wonderful overview videos for the novice DIY'er. The videos' hosts go over where parts are in the engine bay, what they do, and why they're important (or not).

2001-2003 S60/S80 Airbag Recall
The affected vehicles are Models S60 and S80 M/Y 2001-2003. Volvo Cars investigations using Experian data has identified that 13,853 out of 54,317 vehicles remain in operation that have ever been registered in the following Hot and Humid states Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Puerto Rico.

2001 2002 AW55 transmission, history, stop/start software
Volvo's ill-conceived "Stop/Neutral" software killed a lot of transmissions in an effort to extend their lives. Yes, really. This is that sad tale.

Suspension, steering (underside) torque values
Abscate's Alldata torque values: Anti-roll bar, ball joint, control arm rear lower to subframe, tie rod inner nut, etc. Things of that nature you'd find under the car.

Post by **br0dy519** » 13 Oct 2022, 07:38

Abscate's alldata torque values would be good on this list. I often see that question asked.

Post by **matthew1** » 13 Oct 2022, 10:58

br0dy519 wrote: ↑13 Oct 2022, 07:38 Abscate's alldata torque values would be good on this list. I often see that question asked.

Is this one Abscate post? Or is it across many posts?

Post by **BlackBart** » 13 Oct 2022, 11:03

Oh, this is a handy list! Thanks Matt!

Post by **br0dy519** » 13 Oct 2022, 11:05

Here we go : viewtopic.php?p=444545#p444545

Seems to be mostly for front-end stuff. It would be nice to have a comprehensive post of the fasteners. Maybe someone will dredge it up!

Post by **matthew1** » 13 Oct 2022, 12:12

ALERT

I'm going to delete all these (very helpful) comments including mine, because this is one of the .001% of topics I like to keep clean. Your help will live forever here, however, brave Volvo DIY soldier.

/ALERT

Post by **matthew1** » 13 Oct 2022, 12:16

Added. Thanks to br0dy519.