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How to Diagnose White Smoke on a 5-Cylinder Volvo

How to diagnose head gasket? Valve guides? Bad turbo? when you’re seeing white smoke in exhaust. Today we look at how to diagnose white smoke when decelerating from…

Post categories In Boost, Turbo & Intercoolers, Engine, Gaskets, O-Rings, Bushings & Mounts, Volvo C70, Volvo Exhaust, Volvo S60, Volvo S60 R 2004-2007, Volvo V70 2001-2007, Volvo V70 R 2004-2007, Volvo XC70 & V70XC

S40 with White Smoke From Exhaust

S40 with White Smoke From Exhaust… Bad Turbo? A few months ago I noticed white smoke from the exhaust during acceleration when on the parkway. The white smoke…

Post categories In Engine, Volvo S40 & V40

Volvo S70: Code P0171 and White Smoke

Let’s talk Code P0171 On startup, regardless of the weather, the S70 will let out a puff of white smoke. The Check Engine light is on and throwing…

Post categories In Engine, Engine Breathing - MAF, PCV, EGR, Etc.

Blown Volvo Head Gasket Symptoms

What I don’t understand about this whole thing is why is the coolant in the expansion tank clean (even at the bottom)? Also, why is the expansion tank full?

Post categories In Engine, Gaskets, O-Rings, Bushings & Mounts, Volvo Experiences, Volvo Safety