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The Engine air filter on your Volvo S60 (2000 to 2010), S80 (1998 to 2006), V70 (2000 to 2007), XC70 (2000 to 2007) or XC90 (2003 to 2015) should be replaced every 60.000 kms (or less, if you drive on dirty roads). The Original Volvo Part Number for the air filter is: 9454647 for all […]
Oficial Volvo Tables of Recommended Oil Specs Grade and Viscosity for all Petrol and Diesel Engines for Volvo S60 (2000 to 2009), Volvo V70 (2000 to 2007), Volvo S80 (1998 to 2005), Volvo XC70 (2000 to 2007) and Volvo XC90 (2003 to 2015) models. Also information on Oil Volume quantity and mileage oil change interval. […]
All you need to know to service your Volvo S60, S80, V70, XC70 or XC90 with the 2.4D and D5 engine, according to the Official Volvo Service Schedule Interval Plan / Scheduled Maintence Servicing. This guide will help you trough this process, for the 2.4D 130hp and D5 163hp diesel engines made between 2001 and […]
Petrol Volvo’s from Aug. 1998 (My99) to 2002 use a “fly-by-wire” throttle module, usually designated as ETM – Electronic Throttle Module that is known to failure due to wear in the internal contacts. So, if your 1998-2002 Petrol Volvo has rough idle, goes into limp mode, have strange throttle behavior, it should be suffering from […]
All Petrol and Diesel Volvo XC90 Engines detailed with Version, Engine Codes, HorsePower and Years. Petrol Engines – Volvo XC90 2.5T 210 hp B5254T2, made / sold in 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011 – Volvo XC90 2.9 T6 272 hp B6294T, made / sold in 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006 […]
I have just finished another oil change on my Volvo D5, and thought I would share the procedure in case it helps. Follow these instructions to change the engine oil in all Volvo 5 cylinder diesel engines from 2001 onwards, Volvo models S60, V60, S80, V70, XC60, XC70, XC90, S40, V40, V50, C30, C70 with engines […]
Today I decided to tackle a problem with my car that has annoyed me since I purchased the XC90 (MY2004) 6 months ago. The rear passenger side door handle was a little loose when I got the car but it didn’t worry me, over the past 6 months it’s got progressively worse to the […]
I know a lot of people are not technically minded but I urge anyone to replace their own bulbs if they fail rather than going to a garage who would charge you lots for the privilege. Volvo XC90’s have the best design for bulb replacement I’ve ever seen, rather than spending time grazing your knuckles […]
This is how to replace the cabin pollen multi filter for cars with ECC particulate sensors on a mk2 V70 (2000 to 2007), XC70 (2000 to 2007), mk1 S60 (2000 to 2010), mk1 S80 (1998 to 20069 and XC90 (2003 to 2015) . Remove the passenger side kick panel by unscrewing the two torx screws marked with green. […]
The Service Light on your Volvo S60 (2000 – 2009), S80 (1998 – 2006), V70 (2000 – 2007), XC70 – V70 XC (2000 – 2007) and XC90 (2003 – 2014) lights up regular mileage points to alert you to perform the necessary maintenance on your Volvo. If you’ve done the maintenance work and now want to reset […]