OK, it happened this morning and now I know it's not my
imagination. Key was in the ignition, suddenly the doors locked.
Driver door wasn't even closed.
This has happened before, and I'm afraid to leave the car with

car: '89 240 wagon, about 233,000 miles
question: I change the oil and filter about every 4000 miles, give or take a
little. This morning, I stopped at Autozone and picked up a filter for my
next change. Their book said the STP filter was S-7328 for $4.19, and the

This has happend 4 times in the last 4 months.  I turn the car off, run
in to the store, come out 5 minutes later, the car won't start.
Nothing, no click, nothing. All the lights on the dashboard turn on,
the radio plays, headlights, auto locks, etc. all work.  Just nothing

Hi again,
Just wondering if anyone knows a good place to pick up volvo OEM
touch-up paint in Toronto area? I'd need it in a spray can. Do the
dealers still carry these old colours in spray format I wonder?

Just wondering if anyone has experience/opinions on rust control
outlets in the Toronto area? I'm considering either Rust Check or Krown
Rust Control. It will be applied to my '88 244. I've heard Rust Check
may attack rubber hoses and gaskets. Is this true and will Krown do the

Can anyone tell me if the D5 engine is reliable enough to do any tuning /
chipping to and retain reliability ?
If so, how far can it be taken before reliability starts to become an issue.
Thanks,

Need a  Bentley, Haynes or shop manual for an 85 Volvo GLE Turbo-diesel. Any
around? would appreciate it if you have one, will negotiate price. Keith

My 1993 850 is having a new hanky panky: when braking at speeds above
45MPH, the whole car quakes and it sounds like something knocking in
the right real whell.
I think it could be an ABS problem. Some idea?

Sounds like parcel shelf or something similar making a hollow rattling noise
over bumps - even slight ones.
Took it to the main dealer - technician and his boss took for test drive and
up on ramp and said it is something that can happen inside the silencer. Car

I figured out how to remove the radio and then the front panel.  But
where do you get those twist lock  (neo-wedge) bulbs.  Volvo says send
the radio in for repair or buy a new one for $400.00   They don't stock
bulbs and one is burned out!

This is a 96 940 2.3 Turbo Estate, owned by a family member and has just
had the Turbo replaced by a somewhat poor mechanic (there were a few
bolts not done up, gaskets missing etc).  During the work something
seems to have been broken/disconnected/disturbed.

My 98 V70 has started to use oil lately after 225,000 km.  It is not
leaking as there is no oily spot under it.  Seems to go through a litre
of oil every 1,000 to 1,500 km.
Any easy things to check before I place my fate in the hands of a shop?

i've got a 1988 240 dl with 81000 miles, 15" virgo wheels, dunlop
tires, extra set of 14 inch wheels and tires, auto, everything works,
tack conversion, clock, run on syn for the last twenty-five thousand
with no leaks, changed brake fluid, flushed trainy, replace

I have a 1993 Volvo 940 sedan. It's an automatic. I noticed when I
accelerate from 1st gear to 2nd gear, I feel the car jerk more than
normal shifting. What is the problem?

Got a Check Engine light illuminated on my 2001 V70 2.4.  Went to my
FLAPS and got the code read (and reset)
Code was P0128, Coolant Temp Below Thermostat Regulating Temp.  After
reset, light was off for three or four days, then came back on.