Volvo has specified a few different power steering fluids over the last 15-20 years. Due to some overlap, it can be confusing which one is actually specified for your vehicle. P80 Focusing mainly on the front wheel drive models, the 93-00 P80 Platform consisted of the 850, S70, and V70 models....
In the quest for performance, few bolt-on modifications are as universally loved as the cold air intake. Aftermarket cold air intakes can manifest in many forms, ranging from stock-like looks and performance, to complete intake replacements that utilize none of the car's original components. The...
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...
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...
The varying power levels of Volvo's P80 chassis dictated a wide range of engines in its run from 1993-2004. To discover different levels of economy and performance, Volvo utilized a smattering of different turbocharger and fuel injector combinations. The non-turbo vehicles were equipped with...
Similar to a transmission fluid change, regularly changing the fluid in the rear differential will help prolong its life. This is not an expensive or time consuming task, so frequent changes can't hurt. If you are driving in a manner that is hard on the drivetrain, more frequent is...
Volvo's P1 chassis is known for being a small, nimble, and fun to drive chassis. Before being completely discontinued in 2012, it covered vehicles like the C30 hatchback, all the way to the ultra-practical V50 wagon. To achieve such a nimble handling vehicle, Volvo initially shipped these...
Cabin air filter replacement is generally something that is performed religiously in the early years of a car's life. Included with most free maintenance packages, BMW and other luxury brands such as Audi or Mercedes-Benz usually replace this filter at every other oil change, or 20-30,000 miles....
Cloudy headlights originate from plastic getting overexposed to UV light over time. The cloudiness starts at the surface and spreads deeper into the plastic. If you catch it earlier versus later you can fix the problem by polishing the exterior lens surface before too much damage spreads. The...
The plastic headlight retainer rings on a 2004 Saab 9-3 Arc will eventually break at the tabs leaving you with a headlight that flops around in the lens housing. Plastic becomes brittle with time and simply replacing these pieces are now either hard to find or expensive. The last time I...