I pulled out onto the road and noticed steam rising from under the hood, and distinctly remembered looking at my gauge cluster only to see the engine temperature rising quickly past the midway...
As winter approaches, you may not think your cooling system should be at the forefront of your maintenance plan. However, an improperly serviced cooling system can wreak absolute havoc on a Volvo when the weather gets chilly. Ben is here to show you how to replace a Volvo 850 thermostat in under...
I recently stated that one of the most annoying things of car ownership was dealing with oil leaks. I have just realized this statement should also include exhaust leaks. Exhaust leaks generally sneak up on you If your car is your daily driver, it is unlikely you will notice change in the...
In the world of car customization and performance enhancements, the most common modification is lowering the ride height. I personally have owned several lowered cars, and I love the way they look, handle, and respond on the road. But there are many things to consider before lowering your car, as...
A number of weeks ago, I wrote a post on how to fix vacuum leaks. Due to popular demand, I have done a more comprehensive write-up about diagnosing and fixing vacuum leaks. For basic troubleshooting, refer to my previous post. As you will notice, although there are many parts of this post which...
The gas engines in early VW Rabbits and Golfs are very solid. Many of them have made their way beyond 300,000 miles (as is the case with our model for this article). They continue to work day in and day out to provide great value to their owners. Maintenance on these engines is not usually a back...
I picked up a basketcase of a 1999 V70R and have been slowly bringing it back to life one item at a time, right now I will tackle recovering the factory steering wheel, it's much easier than you might think. Nothing seemed to work My wheel was kinda gross to begin with, the car has had a few...
What's worse than a saggy rear end? You might think it just looks ridiculous, but there are other detrimental side effects of this common Volvo nuisance. As these FWD cars begin to age past the 10 and 20 year mark, an increasing number of weak points start to crop up. For one, the rear springs...
A common question that we receive almost daily is how Mann filters compare with some of the other filter options we have available. The truth is Mann is usually the stand out brand when it comes to optimal levels of filtration for European vehicles. Its the same brand that many top European...
One of the newest automotive concepts on the market is clean diesel. It's being used by Volkswagen, Audi, Mercedes, BMW, and even Chevrolet. It provides all the power and fuel economy a driver could ever want, while being cleaner than a comparable gas engine. So how do they do it? The four...