ETM Removal and Cleaning
ETM Removal and CleaningThis is for '01 and newer V70's but may apply to other cars as well. Unfortunately there is not category for this... anyway, this is a downloadable "how-to" with pictures in pdf...
View ArticleCheck Engine Light – Running Rough
Check Engine Light – Running RoughTurned out to be 2 bad fuel injectors. Completely blocked, kaput. This would explain my mystery bogging/surging problem a couple of months ago, as they were starting...
View ArticleTire Recommendation
Tire Recommendation“I am looking at getting an all season tire, I do city and hwy driving, the 1995 855 turbo is our current travel car, so hwy is mostly what is has been seeing lately. I do care about...
View ArticleS60 Towing a boat
S60 Towing a boatI have an S60 2.4T (FWD) and I am trying to figure out if it is feasible to tow a boat, and the most that boat should weigh. I know the manufacturer trailer weight rating is 3300 lbs –...
View ArticleElectronic Throttle Module (ETM) Page
Electronic Throttle Module (ETM) PageThe MatthewsVolvoSite Electronic Throttle Module (ETM) Page is the best place to start when researching ETM issues. It covers the cause of the ETM problem, Volvo’s...
View ArticleWeird steering and braking problem
Weird steering and braking problemDanger! Worn Suspension Parts Cause Bad Handling “When I brake and keep the steering wheel at 1 o’clock the car wants to turn to the right. If I let go of the steering...
View ArticleVolvo Radio Codes Explained
Volvo Radio Codes ExplainedOverview Volvo radios have a theft-proof system that freezes the radio if power is interrupted. It was designed that way to prevent theft of the radio. The downside is your...
View Article1995 850…ABS/TRACS problems…still
1995 850…ABS/TRACS problems…stillThe places to clean the sensors on the early ABS systems is the reluctance rings on the axles (front) or the hubs (on the rear) They are magnets that tend to collect...
View ArticleRecomended MBC for Volvo 850 Turbo
Recomended MBC for Volvo 850 TurboManual Boost Controllers for Volvos Manual Boost Controllers (MBCs) are the cheapest way to get more power out of your turbo. Please do a Stage 0 first! This link has...
View ArticleLessons from 200K miles on a 1994 850 NA
Lessons from 200K miles on a 1994 850 NAEvidence Volvo’s Inline Five is (Near) Bulletproof An MVS member’s findings upon taking his engine apart at 200k miles To make along story short, a small piece...
View ArticleHow to Complete a Volvo Drive Cycle
How to Complete a Volvo Drive CycleDrive Cycle 1. Start the engine and accelerate to approximately 1500-2000 rpm. 2. Drive for 6 minutes at 1500-2000 rpm. 3. Stop the vehicle and remain at idle in...
View ArticleVolvo ECU Chip Guide
Volvo ECU Chip GuideThis information has been gathered in my quest to increase the horsepower of my 1994 Volvo 850, S70, V70 turbo wagon. I am not affiliated, nor do I know any persons working at any...
View ArticleHow to Change Battery in Remote Entry Key
How to Change Battery in Remote Entry Key1. Open the remote control by twisting a coin in the ring between the front and rear sections (leave the ring in place). 2. Replace the battery, with the...
View ArticleVolvo Antifreeze: Which Brand? Mix with Water?
Volvo Antifreeze: Which Brand? Mix with Water?Why Use Volvo Brand Coolant (Antifreeze)? If you have a non turbo car then youcan use the regular prestone. Prestone is an OAT technology (Organic acid...
View ArticleCleaning fuel injectors
Cleaning fuel injectorsSearching on the internet I found a description of alternating sprays of brake cleaner and compressed air through the inside of the injectors. Would that work on our cars?...
View ArticleMangefine Filter Installation Tutorial w/ Pictures
Mangefine Filter Installation Tutorial w/ PicturesToday I finally got around to doing the transmission flush on my wife S60. The car had 94K miles on it and I’m not sure it’s ever been done, so I was a...
View ArticleLeather Lotion & Restoring Leather Seats
Leather Lotion & Restoring Leather SeatsIn college I worked for a leather store (Gepetto’s) near campus. When somone came in with a ‘quality’ leather garment to have cleaned, the owner would take...
View ArticleAll Volvo Models 1997+ reliability — better info
All Volvo Models 1997+ reliability — better infoVolvo Repair Frequency Data TrueDelta.com reports actual repair frequencies, which makes the differences between cars much clearer. Results are updated...
View ArticleIdentify Steering Rack Type from Data Plate
Identify Steering Rack Type from Data Plate How to identify your 850, S70 or early V/XC/C70 steering rack as either made by SMI or TRW. SMI Is 5 and TRW is 4 Data plate right side in engine bay inner...
View ArticleWhere to Get A Rebuilt Axle
Where to Get A Rebuilt Axle A surprisingly large part of keeping 850/S70/V70/XC70 and C70 models on the road is… axles. Yes, axles. They’re good for generally (just an educated guess) 120k miles,...
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