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Volvo Engine Oil Change — The Easy Way

Looking for an easy Engine Oil Change? I wrote a short and sweet DIY for Oil Change using wood ramps and no need to jack the car up.…

Post categories In Cars 101, Volvo Fluids, Volvo Parts, Accessories, & Saving Money

Volvo Coolant/Antifreeze Questions? Answers Here.

Hopefully many will read and understand the issue of using an OAT when a HOAT is needed. In the Ford motor, damage occurred quickly. This is the same reason I am always recommending a HOAT for our cars instead of an OAT like Prestone etc. If you have a turbo and you don’t use a HOAT – you are asking for it.

Post categories In Capacities, Measurements, Standards & Statistics, Volvo Fluids, Volvo Radiator & Fan, Winterizing

Full DIY Spark Plugs, Wires, Cap & Rotor Change

Volvo Forum member and contributor polskamafia mjl takes us carefully through each of 20 or so steps to replace (and gap) spark plugs, cap & rotor, and wires.…

Post categories In Cars 101, Spark, Spark Plugs & Wires, Ignition, Rotor, Coils, Volvo 850, Volvo C70, Volvo S70 & V70 1998-2000, Volvo XC70 & V70XC