Lets face it, oil leaks are the worst. They leave stained driveways and parking lot spaces, coat our under carriage, and can even burn off emitting odor into the passenger compartment. Luckily for us Volvo S60 owners, there's a common problem with a simple fix—the turbo return line seal. The...

How many times have you been behind a Volvo and noticed that its rear muffler was unsupported and bouncing around? Even better, have any of you AWD owners out there ever experienced a condition when driving through water, slush, or snow where you start to hear a high pitched squealing sound...

Replacing an alternator on a P2 chassis Volvo is a moderate level repair which usually takes no longer than 3 hours to replace. Before ordering your alternator from FCP Euro, be sure to check the amperage rating which is listed on a tag on the back of the alternator.      Tools You'll...

Over time, the power steering pump in your P2 chassis Volvo may begin to leak—causing a loss of fluid, resulting a loss of power steering function, and a whole big mess in your engine bay. Here's how to replace it.  When looking for a new Power Steering Pump  we were given 3 choices: A Genuine...

Volvo inner & outer tie rods are essentially the link between your steering rack and your steering knuckle. These tie rods contain an integrated ball joint which wears out over time and leads to play in the wheel. Here's how to replace them.   When looking for play, jack up the front of...

Bouncy, rough, noisy, and uncertain. If any of these words describe the way your car drives, your struts might just be toast. Strut replacement can be a pretty involved job, and in some cases a dangerous one if you don't have the correct tools to safely compress coil springs. Sachs has recently...

Yes, you have to remove the front bumper, but it's not as bad as it seems. Here's the full tutorial on how to do it. Besides a bulb going out, there are actually several other reasons why you might need to replace a headlight on the P2 S60. Earlier model years used a glass lens that has a...

  Hello From Sweden!   We decided to give our 2004 Volvo S60 content car the famous "PCV Glove Test," where you remove the oil cap and slip a rubber glove over in its place. The PCV system should ideally have negative pressure so if you start your engine and the glove inflates, well, you've got...

Whether its a Volvo S60 or any other European car for that matter, it will need a periodic and frequent oil change. If your Volvo is in need of some liquid maintenance, now is a great time to stock up on supplies and learn a few tips on how to change your oil. Thanks to our sponsor, CRP...

Let's face it, things happen. I'm pretty sure that no-one wakes up in the morning and is like "Hey, I think I'm going to go out and smash my taillight today." But, as we all know, it happens and often at the most unfortunate times. Luckily, at FCP Euro , we do sell replacement lighting...