The varying power levels of Volvo's P80 chassis dictated a wide range of engines in its run from 1993-2004. To discover different levels of economy and performance, Volvo utilized a smattering of...
Among many things on the to-do list of maintenance for my Audi A4; the rear brakes needed attention. I could tell by the glazing on the rotors as well as the thinness of the pads that they were due for replacement. It’s always a good idea to assess the condition of your brakes at each oil change...
Similar to a transmission fluid change, regularly changing the fluid in the rear differential will help prolong its life. This is not an expensive or time consuming task, so frequent changes can't hurt. If you are driving in a manner that is hard on the drivetrain, more frequent is...
So you want to be the next Irv Gordon, do you? For some people, this might just be out of necessity, but for you FCP readers, its certainly out of passion. With a bit of preventative maintenance, foresight, and some elbow grease, its not impossible to keep your brick on the road for a million...
To me, few car problems are more annoying than wheel vibration. There are many factors that can contribute to vibration, and while some are no big deal, others shouldn’t be ignored. Speed dependent vibration The most common cause of a speed-dependent vibration is wheel balance. Wheels are...
Volvo's P1 chassis is known for being a small, nimble, and fun to drive chassis. Before being completely discontinued in 2012, it covered vehicles like the C30 hatchback, all the way to the ultra-practical V50 wagon. To achieve such a nimble handling vehicle, Volvo initially shipped these...
Cabin air filter replacement is generally something that is performed religiously in the early years of a car's life. Included with most free maintenance packages, BMW and other luxury brands such as Audi or Mercedes-Benz usually replace this filter at every other oil change, or 20-30,000 miles....
Cloudy headlights originate from plastic getting overexposed to UV light over time. The cloudiness starts at the surface and spreads deeper into the plastic. If you catch it earlier versus later you can fix the problem by polishing the exterior lens surface before too much damage spreads. The...
Over a period of time during the 60s and 70s, the electrical generator in most cars was replaced with what is called an alternator. So called because of the alternating current which it generates, the alternator was a great advancement in charging system technology because it's design makes it...
Often the best deals on used cars can be had from ones that need a little work, or TLC. These cars can make a solid foundation for the perfect daily driver or simply a nice hobby car for those that you enjoy wrenching in the garage on the weekends. One thing that is key after purchasing your...