Last week, I posted about understanding wheel spacers for RWD Volvos. In case you might be wondering no, I am not planning on joining the hellaflush stanced car club, but instead simply changing...
FCP Euro has launched a new product line from Elevate Performance. Elevate provides and specializes in producing performance and styling enhancing products for late model P1, P2, and P3 platform Volvo vehicles. ELEVATE’s mission is to create the world’s leading line of Volvo styling and...
As I continue to build out the Mercedes Product catalog I want to highlight some of the most recent changes that have been made in our Oil Change, Brake, Ignition, Transmission and Suspension categories. Oil Change Kits In addition to the 5W40 kits that were on the site there are now 0W-40 kits...
Now that spring has officially arrived, it was time for me to pull out my summer wheels and mount them on my car. As I have a 1991 Volvo 940 GLE, you’ll know that it’s not the easiest task in finding a wheel upgrade for RWD Volvos. If you’ve got a RWD brick and want to put some new shoes on your...
Most Volvo parts are designed to and often last a very long time, with the fuel pump being no exception. The fuel pump sending unit only houses a few parts but their perfect function is essential to long life and proper operation. The fuel pump assembly consists of a fuel pump, fuel line, level...
A few weeks back, the instrument cluster lights on my Volvo S70 seemed to go off randomly while I was driving and only half my speedometer would become illuminated. The lights would usually come back on with a good smack of the top of the dash board. Despite my best efforts of continually hitting...
Strut mount replacement on a BMW 5 Series like the BMW 535i is essential to the balance of steering and suspension. Failing strut mounts can cause poor drivability, noise, and in extreme cases can cause damage to the strut shaft. It is best to replace them as soon as they show signs of...
A lower steering column joint in a RWD Volvo can be a major contributor to odd noises from the steering, as well as an indirect feeling between your steering wheel and the road. I was tired of hearing a clunk every time I turned the wheel, and also feeling like there was more slop in the steering...
While many people seem to enjoy the idea of eliminating their catalytic converter, it is an essential part of the automotive emissions system. The catalytic converter works to change toxic pollutants into less toxic CO2 and water. When such an important mechanism is failing or has failed there...
While on a long road trip from Connecticut to Florida, my Volvo S70 illuminated a check engine light after I had arrived and started the car the following day (it had been sitting all night). I was stumped as to what it could be because the car seemed to drive fine. Then, I needed to take it on...
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