Volvo has long been a premium brand worthy of its name, producing top-level vehicles like the S80 V8 Executive, luxury performance cars like the S60R, and the indestructibly solid XC90. These cars are designed to excite the driver, while creating an atmosphere that keeps them coddled in the arms...
I've been car shopping lately. Having two 90's Volvos has been fun, but I've always had a penchant for technology in my cars and these old steeds are just not doing it for me anymore. Retrofitting bluetooth audio and bi-xenon headlamps into an S70 extended the enjoyability of the car a great deal...
Wandering, clunking, and generally sloppy steering response can point to a number of issues in an E46 BMW, and all of them can lead to worn control arms. These arms contain ball joints, as well as rubber compliance bushings that perish over time and can throw your car out of alignment. Zach...
Automotive engines are a myriad of rubber hoses, vacuum elbows, belts, and bushings. As they wear out, some may fail more catastrophically than others. I've had Volvos with perforated cooling hoses, missing serpentine belts, and rotten engine mounts come through my garage. But not many people...
For many '98-00 Volvo owners, faulty propshafts present a difficult decision. Replace and wait for something else to go wrong, or remove and have a perfectly functional FWD vehicle? While complete AWD removal is a bit extreme, I've gotten a lot of questions asked regarding how I did it. AWD...
I drive my car a lot. My car breaks a lot. A match made in heaven, right? While convenient for giving me a lot to write about, I really don't like doing the same job twice, especially when I need my Volvo S70 for blasting down the PA turnpike on a regular basis. Quality parts are worth every...
Replacing a mass airflow sensor on a Volvo is something anyone can do, mechanic or not. If you've pinpointed your Volvo's problem as the MAF sensor, set aside 2 minutes for removal, and 2 minutes for installation of the new part. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrBkYJdmLiQ Tools required: ...
That's right, this unicorn feature can be yours - if you're lucky. Rear heated seats were a very rare option in the 93-00 run of P80 chassis Volvos. They were available in the 850, V70, V70 XC, and S70 models. It's nothing short of sublime having a heated torso in the Winter, and extending that...
I got '99 problems but SAS ain't one Are you a '98 Volvo loyalist? Do you crave cable-actuated throttles, passive SIPS airbag actuation, and a tried-and-true engine bay layout from '93? Have you vowed to never buy a '99 because the ETM might fail? These later vehicles have a bad...
Used cars make our automotive hobby exciting. The thrill of the chase is often half the fun. We all know what we want, and we're usually willing to travel immense distances to get it. Us enthusiasts know that our mythical T5-M, Viggen, M3 or AMG is out there - we just have to find a seller worth...