Fixing RWD Volvo Vacuum Leaks: A Comprehensive Diagnosis and How-To

The gas engines in early VW Rabbits and Golfs are very solid. Many of them have made their way beyond 300,000 miles (as is the case with our model for this article). They continue to work day in and day out to provide great value to their owners. Maintenance on these engines is not usually a back...

I picked up a basketcase of a 1999 V70R and have been slowly bringing it back to life one item at a time, right now I will tackle recovering the factory steering wheel, it's much easier than you might think. Nothing seemed to work My wheel was kinda gross to begin with, the car has had a few...

What's worse than a saggy rear end? You might think it just looks ridiculous, but there are other detrimental side effects of this common Volvo nuisance. As these FWD cars begin to age past the 10 and 20 year mark, an increasing number of weak points start to crop up. For one, the rear springs...

A common question that we receive almost daily is how Mann filters compare with some of the other filter options we have available. The truth is Mann is usually the stand out brand when it comes to optimal levels of filtration for European vehicles. Its the same brand that many top European...

One of the newest automotive concepts on the market is clean diesel. It's being used by Volkswagen, Audi, Mercedes, BMW, and even Chevrolet. It provides all the power and fuel economy a driver could ever want, while being cleaner than a comparable gas engine. So how do they do it? The four...

A dead lightbulb in modern cars is extremely simple to diagnose. You’re driving along, and suddenly a message pops up on the dash, “Bulb Failure Position Light”. Easy button, hit.   Cars with 80s and early 90’s engineering don’t have this luxury. Usually, a light will flicker on the dash...

A no-start condition makes everyone's day just a little bit worse. Whether you're trying to get to work, go for a Sunday drive, or just want to get a bite to eat, a dead Volvo is a useless Volvo. Luckily, a Volvo can fail in the most predictable ways. In no particular order, here's some of the...

There comes a time in your life when you really just need a cheap, reliable, car. Something that doesn't need to look nice or garner the attention of your friends, but just serve as a mode of transport so that you can go about the business of life and nothing more. For many, these cars are a way...

Among the top most annoying problems car owners like us experience are oil leaks. Unless you don’t have a single care about your car, disappearing oil is usually a sign of something that’s just not quite right. For some cars, the engine will naturally burn oil, while unsettling, is fine. Other...