Keep or Sell 2001 S80?
Keep or Sell 2001 S80?I own a 2001 S80 2.9L and have done my best to keep up with the basic maintenance. Being a 11-year-old car and at 105K miles, it has never left me stranded which is awesome...
View ArticleHow do Volvo turbo control valves (TCV) work?
How do Volvo turbo control valves (TCV) work?When they fail, how do they fail? Its a pulse modulated solenoid. So it opens and closes like a fuel injector to get the right boost characteristics...
View ArticleFCP’s How-To Video Tutorials
FCP’s How-To Video TutorialsFCP’s S60 Timing Belt Replacement Video Tutorial FCP’s S60 Power Steering Repair Video Tutorial FCP’s S60, S80, V70, XC70 Rear Brake Replacement Video Tutorial Brake Upgrade...
View ArticleExhaust Terminology: Resonators, Downpipes & Inches
Exhaust Terminology: Resonators, Downpipes & InchesThe most performance gains are seen from the turboback exhausts, which are sold either as a unit (IPD for example) or separately as a downpipe...
View ArticleGiven Up on your Headlight Wipers Yet?
Given Up on your Headlight Wipers Yet?For those with headlight wipers, have you given up on them? Vote in our poll.Matthews Volvo Site - Volvo advice, tuning & DIY fixes Related posts: Headlight...
View ArticleECC Climate Control Temp Sensor Measurements Made Easier
ECC Climate Control Temp Sensor Measurements Made EasierI'm in the process of trying to figure out why the ECC climate control system on my '97 855 GLT (158k miles) is unhappy and blinking its AC and...
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 ArticleOctane And The Turbocharged Engine
Octane And The Turbocharged EngineAny time you compress air it’s going to increase in temperature, with a turbo charger it’s no different. The more boost you run the more heat is imparted to the air...
View ArticleVolvo S80 T6 “R Kelly” Intake Install
Volvo S80 T6 “R Kelly” Intake InstallVolvo S80 T6 "R Kelly" Intake Install - I just finished with the install of the R style intake in my 00' S80 T6. I've seen lots of people who are skeptical and...
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 ArticleS80 T6 Cam Seal Replacement/Oil Leak Repair, Timing, PCV
S80 T6 Cam Seal Replacement/Oil Leak Repair, Timing, PCVHello. I'm here to share a recent repair I've finished on a 1999 Volvo S80 T6 (2.8 liter turbo automatic dual over head cam VR6) This is...
View Article1999 Volvo S80 – Drove Through Water
1999 Volvo S80 – Drove Through WaterI am ashamed to admit this but I drove my wonderful 1999 Volvo S80-V6-Turbo thru a flooded road. The water wasn't that high but I got nervous and stepped on the gas...
View ArticleS80 Heater Core DIY
S80 Heater Core DIYMVS Forums users yuckuJackD (photos, primarily) and gsnyder (text) show us how to replace the heater core on a Volvo S80.Matthews Volvo Site - Volvo advice, tuning & DIY fixes...
View ArticleWho Repairs 2004-era S80 ABS Modules?
Who Repairs 2004-era S80 ABS Modules?I have read the great 21 pages on this repair in another forum on this site. I am inspired to attempt the same repair on my 2004. Most of the posts, however, seem...
View ArticleS80 Transmission Rebuild In-Car DIY
S80 Transmission Rebuild In-Car DIYI have a 2000 S80 T-6 with the same P0756 troubles everyone usually runs into, namely no shift into 3rd or 4th. Swapping the whole solenoid set had no effect, so it...
View ArticleTurbo S80 TCV & Vacuum Line Routing
Turbo S80 TCV & Vacuum Line RoutingThe pressure from the outlet of the turbo presses on the wastegate diaphragm to keep it closed. When the ECU decides there is enough boost, it stops allowing the...
View Article2001 V70XC – Brake Pedal Sensor Replacement
2001 V70XC – Brake Pedal Sensor ReplacementWhat would be the casualty of a failed brake pedal sensor? It is showing up in ECM trouble codes. It is a daily driver in rough winter. Should I replace it...
View ArticleShould I buy this 2007 S80 V8 AWD?
Should I buy this 2007 S80 V8 AWD?Looked at this silver w/black interior 2007 volvo S80 V8 awd yesterday with 88k miles on it. It has some light scratches (like from bushes) on one door but otherwise...
View Article“Pay Once and Never Pay Again” Lifetime Parts & Labor Warranty
“Pay Once and Never Pay Again” Lifetime Parts & Labor WarrantyInteresting new Volvo policy. Note it does not transfer with the car is sold, which makes sense. Volvo Cars of North America will now...
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