Can I Swap In A Used DIM?
Can I Swap In A Used DIM?Match the part number on the paper label on the top of the DIM, and all will work. The same DIM was used on the V70, XC70, S80 and S60, so you should have plenty to choose from...
View ArticleWhat should I look for in a used Volvo?
What should I look for in a used Volvo?People often come to MVS for advice when considering the purchase of a used Volvo: “Is this a good deal?” “Should I buy this car?” “What do you think of this…?”...
View ArticleDiagnosing Bad Engine Mounts
Diagnosing Bad Engine MountsThe RPM are 840 on both "N" and "D", however when I throw it on the "N", the sound goes away.I tried, having it on "D" and holding the brakes, to raise RPM to about 1100,...
View ArticleGE Nighthawk Platinum Headlight Bulbs $19
GE Nighthawk Platinum Headlight Bulbs $19GE 9006NHP/BP2 Nighthawk Platinum Headlight Bulbs (Low Beam), Pack of 2 $18.99 UPDATE: they’re back to their usual $30, ugh I have no firsthand experience with...
View Article2001 V70 Too early airbag deployment?
2001 V70 Too early airbag deployment?Airbags Deployed, Good Volvo is Now Scrap One month ago my wife had a little crash into the back of a other car during “take off” on a traffic light. No other...
View ArticleFront O2 Sensor Error P0132
Front O2 Sensor Error P0132My 99 V70XC was giving a P0132 code which relates to the front oxygen sensor. It was reading near static at 0.45. This can mean that the sensor is bad or it is sooted up....
View ArticleRestore Your Seats… Perfectly
Restore Your Seats… PerfectlyAfter striking out on finding suitable replacement seats in the local pick 'n pull, I opted for the Elwood Industries replacement seat covers. The black although not an...
View ArticleAngle Gear & Transfer Case Terminology, Explanation
Angle Gear & Transfer Case Terminology, ExplanationThe angle gear units do not have gear parts available from Volvo as spare parts. The bearings and seals are serviced but not the actual gears. One...
View ArticleTune Up & Engine Bay Basics
Tune Up & Engine Bay BasicsNew to DIY’ing? Start here. These are wonderful iPD overview videos for the novice DIY’er. The video’s host goes over where parts are in the engine bay, what they do, and...
View ArticleXC60 Light Switch Knob Positions
XC60 Light Switch Knob Positions"Auto" gives you automatic headlamp dimming when selected but on each key cycle you have to click lever to go to high beams for this feature to be effective again. It...
View ArticleVolvo XC 60 Rear Brakes (Electronic Park Brake) Replacement
Volvo XC 60 Rear Brakes (Electronic Park Brake) ReplacementMVS Forums member Tiny Tim 077 drops a nice DIY: Volvo XC 60 Rear Brakes (Electronic Park Brake) Replacement DIY, with photos. Below I have...
View ArticleVolvo XC60 Electronic Park Brake Replacement
Volvo XC60 Electronic Park Brake ReplacementI took some pictures of the procedure hoping this will help other DIY folks with XC60 Electronic Park Brake fix.Matthews Volvo Site - Volvo advice, tuning...
View ArticleTiming Belt Intervals, Volvo PDF
Timing Belt Intervals, Volvo PDFLate P80 and P2 official timing belt intervals from Volvo documents 1999-2015 All models Volvo Timing belt service scheduleMatthews Volvo Site - Volvo advice, tuning...
View Articleaccessories.volvocars.com Is Amazing
accessories.volvocars.com Is Amazing Here’s a fantastic trove of Volvo information that takes the form of PDF (downloadable) files, a Winter Wheel Configurator, and many other things… including...
View ArticlePeeling Pillar Trim Fix – Double Sided Tape!
Peeling Pillar Trim Fix – Double Sided Tape! MVS Moderator MadeInJapan shows us how to fix peeling pillar trim with double sided tape. It’s a simple yet brilliant solution. Like the famous DIY for...
View ArticlePull the Head the Easy Way – Volvo 5-Cylinder
Pull the Head the Easy Way – Volvo 5-Cylinder MVS Contributor jpgurley shows us how to pull the head of a Volvo 5-cylinder the easy way, with a documented outline of his steps: I am certain that both...
View ArticleVideo: How To Do A Brake Fluid Flush DIY
Video: How To Do A Brake Fluid Flush DIY Video of how to do a brake fluid flush, aka “bleed brakes” on your Volvo. Brake fluid flush – discussion and questions taken here Matthews Volvo Site - Volvo...
View ArticleXC60 – Buy Extended Warranty?
XC60 – Buy Extended Warranty? MVS Volvo Forums member chapel is thinking about buying a 100k mile XC60 and putting a $3k extended warranty on it. Smart? Wife and I are thinking of getting a 2010 T6...
View ArticleVolvo Recalls 2016 & 2017 Cars for Seatbelt Safety
Volvo Recalls 2016 & 2017 Cars for Seatbelt Safety S60, S90, V60, XC60 and XC90 Go In For Belt Fix Automotive News: “Volvo is recalling about 74,000 U.S. vehicles for an issue that might cause a...
View ArticleThe New XC60 is Here — Here’s Our Take
The New XC60 is Here — Here’s Our Take This CUV is as important to Volvo as any new model has ever been. It’s a proper small SUV, not crossover, as determined by ride height and ground clearance. Like...
View ArticleVolvos Expensive To Maintain? Pros & Cons
Historically, Volvo has ranked well in “total cost of ownership” surveys for popular models. Several models, like the XC60 (premium compact SUV), lead the segment in cost of ownership. At what point...
View ArticleFuel Tank Recall Notice
Vehicles manufactured by Volvo are the subject of two different recalls newly announced by the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA). The recall, both involving problems with fuel...
View ArticleHow to Check Codes on ’93-’95
How to get your codes that the car’s computer sets, and that trigger Check Engine light and sometimes other lights as well. Fuel Codes Locate the diagnostic unit behind left strut tower and remove its...
View ArticleVolvo Air Conditioning Problems and Fixes
Helpful Volvo air conditioning related questions and answers found here, drawn primarily from threads from my Volvo Forum. If you have a question about your Volvo’s air conditioning, please become an...
View ArticleWelcome to the XC60 Forum!
This is just like any of the other Volvo car forums here on MVS: post requests for help, advice, your thoughts on this model, and photos of your XC60. If you have a dedicated, longer-length opinion...
View Article2010 Volvo XC60
Volvo’s new 2010 Volvo XC60 has standard City Safety, which automatically applies the brakes to help avoid low-speed accidents. With horsepower and torque that beats the competition, available...
View ArticlePerformance Exhausts for Volvos
Performance Exhausts for Volvos: Theory and Practice If you care about getting good performance, mandrel bending is important. Mandrel bending is bending the pipe such that the cross sectional area...
View ArticleLeather Lotion & Restoring Leather Seats
In college I worked for a leather store (Gepetto’s) near campus. When somone came in with a ‘quality’ leather garment to have cleaned, the owner would take over. Mark would take it for two or three...
View ArticleIt really saves gas and gives power!
Lucas Oil Fuel Treatment Specifically, Fuel Additives Generally Pro I am using it now for the second gas fill up and notice a significant change in gas saving and power. I guess it does the upper...
View ArticleNew Headlight Bulbs – Worth Every Penny
To anyone who, like me, is complaining about their headlights seeming dim, I finally got around to replacing mine today. Coughed up the rediculous amount of approx. $40 at the big W for 2 Sylvania...
View ArticleAll Volvo Models 1997+ reliability — better info
Volvo Repair Frequency Data TrueDelta.com reports actual repair frequencies, which makes the differences between cars much clearer. Results are updated four times a year, to track cars closely as they...
View ArticleCrackling radio volume switch fix
Changing the volume created a nasty crackling sound and even drop outs in the right channel. So I pulled out the radio and removed the top cover (couple of screws). Once you get the radio out, you...
View ArticleLooking for instructions for testing compression…
How can I test my engine’s compression? You can do it yourself two ways: 1. if you have two gauges and a pressure regulator and 2. if you have a leakdown tester. Its better to have both testers. The...
View ArticleHow to Use Seafoam
How to Add Seafoam to your Engine This is a step-by-step tutorial with photos on what to do with that can of Seafoam you just bought. How to use Seafoam The post How to Use Seafoam appeared first on MVS.
View ArticleAftermarket HID kit guide
How to Install Xenon HID Headlights in your Volvo HID systems do not require a filament to make light, as 85,000 volt igniters take care of creating an electric arc between two ends where a filament...
View ArticleHID’s….
Which HID Headlights to Buy Adding aftermarket Xenons to your Volvo can be a minefield of what to buy, where to buy it and what to do with it when the package arrives. Then there is the legality angle...
View ArticleFixing your flip /switchblade key – pics and advice
Flip type key not flipping properly? A common problem which Volvo won’t repair because they make more money by selling you a new key. This is a very clear, easy to follow write up, with good...
View ArticleFixing cracked leather seats.
I have a 1998 V70 T5. The light beige interior is in good shape for a car of this vintage, but the leather is showing some serious signs of wear. After a TON of research, I have concluded that my...
View ArticleReplacement/Upgrade Headlight Choices: E-code vs. DOT
There are currently FOUR different types of lights available. 1) E-Code (aka european) “jewel” lights 2) DOT (aka US Department of Transportation approved) “jewel” lights 3) E-Code “fluted” lights 4)...
View ArticleStep-by-step Tutorial Replacing Head Gasket: Volvo 5-cyl
This is a link to an outstanding step-by-step tutorial on replacing the head gasket on a Volvo 5-cylinder engine. This is one of the best tutorials on anything Volvo that I’ve seen anywhere. I was...
View ArticleHow Often Should You Flush Your Transmission Fluid?
Transmission Flush Frequency I have been flushing my ATF (as opposed to a Transmission Drain & Fill… in other words: where I disconnect the cooler hose and flush ATF) using the following...
View ArticleRemove Axles Without a Crowbar
How to Pop Out Axles the Easy Way Get a 10 or 25 pound weight off of your barbell (weight set) or borrow a neighbors. Put it on the end of the axle ( should be loose fit) then put the nut back on. The...
View ArticleDull headlights, what’s the cheap fix?
Where to go for inexpensive, DIY improvement in light? SilverStars? E-code glass? jewel headlights? HID Xenons? I have a 98 S70 and the headlights are really not very powerful at all. I can drive with...
View ArticleWhat OBDII Scanner Should I Get?
New! We have the latest on the Autel MaxiDiag Elite 802. See what MVS Forums members are saying about this code reader: Autel MaxiDiag Elite 802. Your Guide to Buying a Code Reader Actron or Autel? Or...
View ArticleS/V 70 Terminal Repair
Bad Terminal Symptoms Headlights intensity lower when rear defroster is used or when ABS activates. Lights are dimming in dash pod when electrical system is stressed. ECC unit lights flashes after car...
View ArticleDriveshaft Knuckle Came Out
Q After replacing my lower control arm on the passenger side the drive shaft seems to be stuck extended too far out from the joint within the inner boot. The inner boot is extended fairly far with the...
View ArticleA Volvo for Mom… 2018 XC60 or V60 Cross Country. But not a Subaru Forester.
No. Please, God, No. Actually, another Volvo for mom. She had a 2001 V40 which she had mixed feelings about. Her biggest complaint was the seat. Which was always strange for me to hear, but then it was...
View ArticleXC60 T6 Vacuum Pump Rebuild – DIY Steps w/ Photos
MVS Contributor clinto details how to do a Vacuum Pump Rebuild on a XC60 T6, using a vacuum pump rebuild kit. Vacuum pump on my wife’s 2010 xc60 T6 was leaking. It had done about 66,000kms. My wife got...
View ArticleP2 Squeaky Armrest Fix
Longtime MVS Contributor Oragex serves up a simple fix for an annoying problem. If you have a squeaky armrest — center armrest — in your P2 Volvo, this is 1.5 minutes of your time that I think you’ll...
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