After 17 or more years in operation, a Volvo 850's blower motor might start to get a bit vocal. The bearings dry out, and the motors tend to howl or squeak. Don't let this noise turn into something...
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...
If Aesop was right in saying, "slow and steady wins the race" then the "redblock" engines manufactured by Volvo, from the mid 70's to the mid 90's, can be considered champions. In their base configuration, they are slow and with more than 20 years on the road, they are still steadily lumbering...
The headliner on your car serves multiple functions. It insulates passengers from the searing heat and brisk cold of the sheet metal roof, provides isolation from wind, rain, and road noise, and also makes the interior of your car look more habitable. It's usually made of a cardboard or...
If you're a Volvo XC90 owner, chances are that you've seen that notorious leak on the floor and splash pan. You get down on the ground for your routine oil change, remove the splash pan, look up, and your heart sinks into your stomach. Where the hell is that leak coming from? You quickly...
This "how to" highlights a great way to keep your brake calipers looking new and clean. It's always a shame when you have a nice set of 18" wheels on your freshly detailed car and you see that old, rusted, dirty brake caliper behind it. But within minutes, you can make that old caliper look like...
Most Volvo owners agree it’s not uncommon to want a bit more power out of their reliable old Swede. Having a turbocharger fitted from the factory means you have flexibility in how you increase your engine's power over stock levels. Or, you may have a turbo that is struggling to deliver your...
Replacing a car's clutch is never a menial task. When done at home, it often involves a few days, a few 6-packs of your favorite beverage, and a few friends. Despite all of the grunt work, it's important to focus on the small steps that will make your clutch replacement a success and save you...
Here is a handy guide that is great for most any Volvo, new or old. 1993-1997 850, 1998-2002 Volvo S70, V70, C70 (-04)Engine w/Filter - 6.1 quarts [1]w/Turbo - Add 1 quart if oil cooler has been drainedCooling System "Drain and fill" - 7.4 quartsAutomatic Transmission, AW50-42 "Drain and fill" -...