The LR3 runs on a big V8 that needs to breathe. Unlike many modern performance V8s, this truck’s 300hp engine is still sucking wind through a single intake tube. So it’s important to keep that...
My car seems to be a never ending case of replacement. Not that this is a bad thing, because otherwise I wouldn't have anything to write about. But in the case of the engine, I've been slowly changing all sorts of things to bring it back to what it used to be. I have been chasing what I think is...
A longtime customer of FCP has recently endured a devastating fire that has put their business in jeopardy. Indie Auto of West Hatfield, MA needs the support of the European car community to put back the pieces of their family business. Please take a moment to read their statement below, and...
A Volvo's front end is a gathering point for many essential systems. Directly in between the headlights are the A/C condenser, intercooler, radiator/oil cooler, and cooling fan. When they are all working properly there's a good chance you will never open up any of this stuff and they can be left...
Think a 10mm socket and a screwdriver will suffice for European car repairs? If so, guess again - special tools are the name of the game when you own a Volkswagen, Volvo, or Mercedes. It's not difficult to load up a toolbox with one-time-use specialty tools, but there are certain tools you may...
A naturally aspirated engine is one that does not use any form of forced induction such as a turbocharger or supercharger. In the last few years, many car manufactures have been using turbochargers and superchargers (forced induction) due to their ability to make a smaller displacement engine...
A crank position sensor has a very important task: to ensure that the engine computer knows where your engine is positioned in its cycle. This will allow the computer to properly time the ignition. If your crank position sensor isn’t working properly, your spark timing might be off and cause your...
Adding an auxiliary input to a car designed in the 1990s is one of the best ways to increase overall enjoyment of the vehicle. Cassette adapters work, but often look sloppy and offer only marginal audio quality. The BlitzSafe VOL / M-Link V.1 is one of the best bang for your buck upgrades for...
As an engine runs it vibrates, yet your engine mounts are designed to handle that vibration while securing the engine firmly in the car. Over time, engine mounts deteriorate resulting in extra engine noise and a less enjoyable driving experience, and thus must be replaced. Being a Volvo owner,...
Steering feeling loose? Feathering tire wear? Car seems to wander all over the road? These are all telltale signs of worn, loose control arm bushings. Replace the whole control arm One of the most common failure points on Volvo P2 vehicles are the lower control arms due to faulty or worn out...