Volvo P2 Door Mirror Disassembly and Replacement

Keeping up with common maintenance items is crucial to keeping your Volvo running in perfect order and is generally a simple task in terms of installation. By doing the maintenance yourself you'll save time, money, and you'll know the job was done right. Here's how: Tools you’ll need: - 5/8”...

Despite having the best race of our season, we lost a shot at the podium, and maybe a win, in unfortunately spectacular fashion. Coming off of a podium finish in Round 9, I was feeling confident going into Round 10 at Circuit of the Americas. Our Engineer Gary De La Rosa's setup on the car was...

Replacing the starter on a 2001 Volvo S60 T5 is an easy DIY that takes about 1 hour to complete. It also helps if you have small hands to maneuver in tight quarters. Parts & Tools You’ll Need: Volvo starter Sockets, ratchet Torx bit set Zip ties Flashlight (optional) About 1 hour of free...

Chances are that many of you have received the common "Anti-Skid Service Required" message from your P2 Volvo. If you haven't, there's a good chance that you may come across it during the span of owning your vehicle. This common error message tends to be found the most on the P2 platform...

Since 1993, Volvo 5 and 6-cylinder FWD vehicles have used an upper engine mount designed to keep engine movement at a minimum. They are built from aluminum and rubber, the latter typically succumbing to engine heat around 100,000 miles.  When the rubber in these engine mounts dries out,...

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...

The most important feature on the new 2018 BMW M5 is the ability to transition between AWD and rear-wheel drive formats—but what's that actually feel like behind the wheel? According to CarThrottle: Offering a four-wheel drive system with switchable rear-wheel bias and even the option to...

Here's what to do if the air conditioning isn't working on your W124 Mercedes. Vacuum pods direct airflow through the HVAC system Not having A/C caused much frustration for me with the brutal heat of Texas summer. The a/c system on these cars is complex and requires a little bit of study to...

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...