Volvo PCV System Maintenance and Function

Have one of your low-beam headlamp bulbs gone out? Your Saab 9-3 likely has daytime running lights that use low-beam bulbs which means this may be a frequent maintenance item to replace. After hearing from other Saab owners having to replace bulbs multiple times a year I would go for “extended...

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The transmission mount bushings on the E36 like the BMW 325i are rubber, and like most things rubber, they tend to wear. Rubber is used in cars to reduce vibrations, and after many years and many miles the rubber tends to break down and deteriorate. While driving a stock BMW, it's possible to see...

The camshaft position sensor has influence on many very important parts on a BMW. In conjunction with the crankshaft position sensor, it communicates with the car’s DME and assists in the calculation of fuel + spark timing. If the camshaft position sensor is not working correctly, your car will...

Having good, clean oil in your engine, in this case a BMW 328i, is one of the more important things you can do to ensure a long lasting engine. This is the most common starter DIY because there is minimal difficulty and not much that can truly be messed up, yet is still challenging enough to feel...

If hitting a bump is loud inside the vehicle, you may be dealing with struts that have failed or are failing. You’ll need to confirm though as it could be a number of things in the suspension. In my case I could tell it was the struts simply by looking at it and considering its age. One side’s...

The CV joint boot on the front left of the E53 BMW X5 is notorious for premature failure - quite often it is found to have failed whilst the other 3 corners are near pristine! When the boot tears, grease inside the joint can escape allowing dirt and grit in. When this happens, failure of the...

Volvo's use of transverse engine configurations in it's '93+ FWD and AWD models means it needs a rather large subframe to hold everything together. The subframe holds the engine, transaxle, steering rack, and lower control arms together and is bolted into the unibody with rather large and...

Have you ever heard a clicking noise lasting a few seconds near the glovebox of a Saab 9-3 when unlocking or locking the car? Chances are you’re dealing with a recirculation motor with a few broken gears making that noise. How to confirm what you’re dealing with A definite way to confirm this is...