Everyone's definition of a high-mileage car probably differs. To a BMW owner, what's considered high-mileage could be a hundred-thousand miles, a Porsche owner, maybe that's sixty-thousand miles,...
The P3 Volvo has struts in the front suspension and shocks in the rear suspension. Comparatively, the shocks are far easier to replace. The job doesn't require spring removal and can be done relatively quickly with simple hand tools. Drive through a reasonably populated town and you’ll see at...
Taking care of the oil in your car is the basic ownership skill number one. Oil that isn’t properly maintained can be a potentially catastrophic engine issue waiting to happen. Changing your oil yourself is very simple and falls in the category of things every car owner should know. Leaving the...
The PCV system is a universal concert for all engines. While under load, pressure can build up in the oil pan and crankcase, where there shouldn’t be any pressure. It’s the PCV’s job to open up and allow the engine to pull this pressure up through the manifold and into the combustion chamber....
We all know that a car’s brakes are among the most critical components to keep in good condition and that holds true with the Volvo C30. Worn out brakes are a danger to you and everyone around you. The brakes will always be larger at the front because they do most of the braking; this is because...
The technology is simpler than you might think. And that's what makes Bilstein shock absorbers so great. The only job of a shock absorber is to dampen the up and down motion of the vehicle they're attached to. The goal is ride comfortAnd even though the task itself is simple, the technology...
Since writing this article back in 2018 my Volvo V70R has been fully built and I can say with absolute certainty I made the right decision. The car is just incredible. In terms of modifications, we shimmed the block to ensure no cylinder wall cracks would occur. Along with that, we added more...
The 2003-2007 Volvo S60R is a performance sedan you’ve almost definitely been sleeping on. When a car has all-wheel-drive, an infinitely tunable turbo five-pot, and seating for a normal-sized family, it’s worth looking into. Pair that with its ultra-rigid P2 platform underpinnings, and you’ve got...
The brakes and tires on your Volvo P1 are the two biggest factors in determining how effectively it stops. Checking on the condition of your brakes and tires is as easy as looking at them, but changing worn tires isn't something you can do in your garage. Changing the brakes on your Volvo P1,...
Often overlooked, the cabin filter will collect leaves, twigs, and moisture over time, leading to a moldy or musty smell. Instead of living with this, replace your cabin air filter with a brand-new one, and quickly realize the difference that it makes. Volvo’s P3 chassis vehicles, like many cars...