Brand Spotlight - SPC Performance Products

You may have noticed that certain BMW springs are not listed on the diagrams in RealOEM.com or ETK.cc; this is because BMW has a special and very specific way of handling the springs for their cars.  As an example, instead of using the same spring on say all of the 2004 325Xi’s with the sport...

Question: A computer scan is suggesting that the throttle body should be replaced on a Volvo S80. The throttle body was changed only 3 years ago, so would it be possible that the throttle body would need replacing again? Answer: Anything is possible. I know that's an extremely vague and...

The humble oil change:  Changing your oil is one of the easiest and best ways to ensure the longevity of your car’s engine.  Your car’s manufacturer will advise you of the best time to change your oil (typically 3,000 – 6,000 miles), but note the main reason  your oil needs to be changed is...

  When you first glance at any car, you see, well, a car, but if you scratch the surface of that visual and dig in a little deeper, you’ll also notice the complex system within it, composed of thousands of moving parts, all working together, in harmony. Many of these components are parts of...

Here is a handy guide that is great for most any Volvo, new or old. 1993-1997 850, 1998-2002 Volvo S70, V70, C70 (-04)Engine w/Filter - 6.1 quarts [1]w/Turbo - Add 1 quart if oil cooler has been drainedCooling System "Drain and fill" - 7.4 quartsAutomatic Transmission, AW50-42 "Drain and fill" -...