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Do our cars get used to one brand of fuel?

Ever wonder if using one brand of fuel is bad? MVS Forums Member huzzsaba: Recently on a road trip, I filled up like I usually do at Canadian…

Post categories In Cars 101, ECU, TCU, PNP, ETM & Other Modules, Fuel, Gasoline, Fuel Filter, Injectors, Etc., Sensors, Speed, Aftermarket & HP

I Got 38.8 MPG Today

What’s the best mpg you’ve seen? Fuel efficiency is a form of thermal efficiency, meaning the efficiency of a process that converts chemical potential energy contained in a…

Post categories In Capacities, Measurements, Standards & Statistics, Cars 101, Fuel, Gasoline, Fuel Filter, Injectors, Etc., Volvo 850, Volvo Emissions and Fuel Economy

That’s $36 for the cheapest stuff they have or $39 for the best available … that’s less than 10% difference and the car drives better, idles better and gives me that tiny little bit of peace of mind that I’m doing the best I can to keep my Volvo’s engine healthy…

Post categories In Cars 101, Fuel, Gasoline, Fuel Filter, Injectors, Etc., Speed, Aftermarket & HP, Volvo Car Company, Volvo Emissions and Fuel Economy, Volvo Experiences, Volvo Safety

Fuel Fumes When Volvo Tank is Near Full

Usually it indicates a leak in the tank above the level you quote. As the fuel goes down past the 3/4 mark the smell will disappear because it is no longer leaking…

Post categories In Cars 101, Engine, Fuel, Gasoline, Fuel Filter, Injectors, Etc., Volvo 240, Volvo Exhaust, Volvo Experiences, Volvo Fluids, Volvo Safety