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Throttle Body Clean DIY – Volvo S40/V50, C30, C70

Throttle Body Cleaning for P1 vehicles- S40/V50, C30’s and some C70’s MVS Forums Moderator Made In Japan details how to clean the throttle body of P1 vehicles- S40/V50,…

Post categories In Engine Breathing - MAF, PCV, EGR, Etc., Volvo C30, Volvo C70, Volvo Repair Documentation, Volvo V50

Volvo Wheels

I’ve been looking for something like this for a long time. Found it. Here’s the invaluable Volvo Wheels PDF from Volvo themselves. https://images.matthewsvolvosite.com/wheels/Volvo-Wheel-Brochure.pdf Wheel Names, Alphabetized & Sizes…

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How to Buy a Volvo V50

Interested in a Volvo V50? Here’s a few comments and tips by owners on how to buy a Volvo V50… MVS Forums member mathy221984: A few things I…

Post categories In Volvo Buyer's Guide, Volvo V50

S40 & V40: Hidden Horsepower?

MVS Forums member FixXxer6 and his 2004 S40 were wondering if there was any hidden horsepower in its intake, engine (and peripherals) or exhaust…

I was wondering if anyone knows about or has done any free/almost free mods to Volvos. Some cars have hidden HP that can be unchained by doing mods like unrestricting flow or removing stuff that isn’t needed. Any ideas?

Post categories In Engine, Engine Breathing - MAF, PCV, EGR, Etc., Speed, Aftermarket & HP, Volvo S40 & V40

How Often Should You Flush Your Transmission Fluid?

Transmission Flush Frequency I have been flushing my ATF (as opposed to a Transmission Drain & Fill… in other words: where I disconnect the cooler hose and flush…

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