I tumble out of bed and I stumble to the kitchen and pour myself a cup of ambition. And I yawn and stretch and try to come to life. I jump in the shower and the blood starts pumping. Out on the...
Every car is in essence numerous pieces of metal that are held together by an even greater amount of varying fasteners. Some of these fasteners are pretty common but you will occasionally come across a fastener that you can’t identify readily. These types of fasteners are potentially aggravating...
Andrew's 2006 XC90 V8 in Breckenridge, Colorado in January 2013 There are distinct advantages and characteristics to driving a Volvo. The solidly built chassis, high level of craftsmanship and build quality, and the clean design and function of the car always brings a smile to my face...
We're here with Gareth Foley to show you how to change the oil on an E90 BMW 325xi.Liqui Moly Special Tec 5W-30 (5 Liter) - 8043206BMW Oil Filter Kit - Mann (OEM) HU816XHeavy Duty Oil Filter Cap Wrench - CTA 2489Subscribe to us on YouTubeAbout the AuthorGareth runs the BMW catalog at FCP Euro,...
Brembo is a name that is synonymous with quality, innovation, and technology in the brake parts market. They are a manufacturer that produces an array of brake parts ranging from OE style replacement rotors to big brake kits that have enough braking power to temporarily rearrange your insides....
Previously, I posted, " How To Fix and Reseal Your Volvo XC90 T6 Angle Gear. " After it was published, I was approached by the 5 cylinder owners requesting that we put something together for them, too. So, here it is. The following procedure is directly related to our Angle Gear Resealing...
With proper care, the automatic transmissions for rear wheel drive Volvos will last as long as the redblock engines they're attached to. Proper care means a flush of the transmission fluid about every 30k miles. This is a very simple procedure and can be done for little more than the cost of the...
They sit in the driveway, looking forlorn, covered in snow. The days of getting an occasional wash and wax long gone. There are more than hints of rust now with a hole here and there. Some have that color scheme where the fender or hood is a different color than the rest of the car. Purchased for...
A few weeks ago, I posted two of my options for a new car. One was an E46 BMW Convertible and the other was the first generation, C70 Convertible. After many responses and some very good feed back, it looked like the E46 was the way to go. It sounded like it would give me the little bit of room...
It's about that time of year again... Summer is coming and your Volvo 850's A/C still needs to be "topped up" every month. Don't be the guy in the Autozone parking lot recharging with a trigger can of R134a every week. Fix it right and fix it for good. The environment will thank you! This guide...