Over the summer I was forced to replace the front rotors and pads on my Volvo V70 prematurely due to a seized caliper. There are many cheap local auto store options for these cars but none that I’ve been that happy with in the past. My brand of choice for rotors has been Zimmerman. These discs...

Since I first purchased my Volvo V70XC the hood has been a bit of an eyesore. The paint on these cars is very tough and for the most part should last the life of the car without major issues. However when someone decides to get it repainted for whatever reason the results can easily be...

Every old Volvo makes some creaks and groans, and it's part of what gives them their unique and beloved character. Ignoring my shaky dash (which I've almost tuned out by now) my '00 Volvo XC70 used to have a terribly obnoxious tailgate cover. I used a repair kit that was able to remedy this issue...

The PCV system is often neglected, which can lead to some serious problems. The vent system serves to move fumes from the hot oil, being used to lubricate everything inside the engine, to the intake system to be burned off harmlessly. When the system is clear and working as it should you would...

For 3-4 weeks my shifter seemed to be getting worse and worse. Not knowing what the immediate cause of this was I would just wiggle and jiggle the handle until it got into gear and then be on my way. For a few days I would park it and leave the key in the ignition for fear I couldn't get it into...

Anyone with a '98 or older P80 Volvo probably feels a bit left out of the game when it comes to OEM side markers. The hole in the fender is currently covered up by a moderately ugly VOLVO badge that fades and discolors over time. This article applies to the '93+ Volvo 850 and '98 S70/V70/C70...

For those of us in the northeast looking back on just about 6 months of hard winter weather, the sunshine of Summer is all too welcome. As our cars have finally defrosted it's time for a quick poke and prod around the vehicle for anything that could catch us off guard this summer. These are some...

Many people seem down on the Nivomat dampener, however when working properly they do an excellent job at keeping everything level on the back of an AWD Volvo. The idea behind the shock is the force of the road pushing back against the shock helps it 'pump up' and reach its specified level. If...

DIY car repair is sometimes really disheartening. For every great success, sometimes there is an equally great failure. Working on cars professionally is an art form that takes a great deal of experience to perfect and understand. Occasionally a simple shade tree service can turn nasty. In my...

HP, CV, HK, CH, KW, and PS are all abbreviated measures of engine output, and without supporting mods or proper preparation they are all meaningless. It's one thing to use speed in a straight line. It's another to do so with the ability to safely control and direct that speed. Many people ask,...