Is there a comparison for fuel consumption anywhere online, or can any of
you fabulous Volvo-type people answer this kweshtun? Wifey is telling me
that going from out little 1.8 16v V40 to a 2.4/2.5 V70 will be costly in
the fuel dept....

I have just purchased a used '99 S80.  I was driving about 30mph through
town when my car told me that I had a brake failure and I needed to pull
over ASAP.  My brakes seemed fine, so i wasn't in immediate concern, but I
pulled over at my convienence and turned the car off and ...

The radio in my 960 has a plug connected to the DIN 'amp' socket on its rear
panel, which disappears ino the dashboard.  It also has the normal
assortment of speaker wires in the main connector.  I assume there's an amp
(?) at the other end of that DIN plug.  Does anyone know ...

Does any 360 owners have any idea of an alternative carburator for a 1985
360 gls, me is no longer good need to replace, volvo dealer does not have
the carb, any info . thanks in advanve.

While driving my car it will just cut off. The check engine light comes on
the car just stops... Doesnt matter where. On the highway doing 70 or in a
residential area doing 10. Please help me figure out the problem

Does any one can tell me were to download it?
Thanks in advance.
Chris.

How do I tell that my car is overheating? The previous owner suspected that
the gauge is faulty. When it is all the way up, even on the orange/red area,
the car is still running just fine. Both upper and lower radiator hoses are
very firm and plumpy, are they normal when the engine ...

My 1990 Volvo 760 Turbo (Intercooler) has weak accelleration and
billows black smoke when the Turbo kicks in, especially under load up a
steep hill (but also when accellerating by putting the gas pedal down
to the floor on the freeway).

Have to had a used Left Front strut installed in place of one where my
lousy tech broke 1-2 boltson the balljoint housing and temporarilly
welded the ball joint about 3 months ago (that lasted a few months this
way) Anyway he slapped the complete strut so quickly I didn't see what

Where can I buy the serpentine belt tensioner tool?
I've searched a dozen online volvo parts places with no luck.
Is there an online source with a good price on one?
THANKS

Hey all,
Recently did a rebuild on the motor of my 85
240 GL.  Had some difficulties getting it running
after sitting in a snowbank for 6 months, but now

Hi I have posted previously, I now can confirm that my old girl 112k is a
slapper the mechanic listened to her knock and the bed post almost
collapsed!, He said one of two things will happen. She will carry on with
her bad reputation and almost certain she will punch a hole thru her ...

I'm considering buying an XC90 and since I use it off road , up steep
hillside land for my work, I want a vehicle which is good off road. I have
been told by some people that the XC90 is not a *true4wd* and lacks low
ratio gearing. Can anyone comment on this vehicle ? I like the ...

Just replaced the alternator 7700 miles ago for 650.00
so this time, I'm doing it myself.
It's a T5 and the power steering pump is located right above it.
I'm going to ask one question at a time and with your much appreciated

The repair manual says and shows that there is a coolant drain cock on the
engine just below the Oxygen sensor. I can't find it.
Anybody has a clue?
Is it that finger size stud portruding off the engine block? doesn't look