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It is possible that water can enter the electric hydraulic power assisted steering pump. This can affect the operation of the pump. The driver will receive warning in the form of warning messages and illumination of warning lights on the dashboard. However, the power assistance for the steering can failure, but in extreme circumstances the engine can unexpectedly stall.
Vehicles may have an incorrectly manufactured fuel supply line, which could lead to fuel leakage. In worst cases the fuel line could become detached and the engine would stall without warning to the driver.
It is possible that due to a software issue, fuel may not be pumped from one side (passive side) of the fuel tank to the other side (active side). This can occur even if the fuel gauge is reading a quarter full. If fuel transfer is not possible, it may cause the engine to stall.
Fuel gauge may not show correct level
It has been identified there is a possibility the front seatbelt buckle stud may not have been punched correctly during production. This may result in a separation between the buckle and seatbelt bracket if the vehicle is involved in a collision.
It has been identified that during the engine warm-up process and under certain driving/climate conditions, for instance periods of high acceleration or high engine load immediately after a cold start, in cold climates, there is the possibility for coolant leakage or oil seepage. This can lead to the possibility, in a worst-case scenario, of smoke or a slow developing fire in the engine compartment. However, the driver will receive a warning message on the driver Information Module indicating a low coolant level.
Affected vehicles may have a crankshaft that has been insufficiently hardened which may fail, and nay cause engine failure.
Fuel gauge may not show correct level
Due to a potential manufacturing defect, the gas generator in the driver airbag module may not deploy as intended. This may reduce the affectivities of the airbag.
Fuel gauge may not show correct level
Browse the 3 pages of the “2017 Volvo S60 Cross Country Technical Specifications (180964) pdf” Online. EN, English Language
Browse the 7 pages of the “2017 Volvo V60 Technical Specifications (180508) pdf” Online. EN, English Language
Browse the 6 pages of the “2017 Volvo S60 Technical Specifications (180507) pdf” Online. EN, English Language
Browse the 3 pages of the “2017 Volvo V60 Cross Country Technical Specifications (180965) pdf” Online. EN, English Language
Browse the 3 pages of the “2017 Volvo S60 V60 Polestar Technical Specifications (189467) pdf” Online. EN, English Language
Browse the 5 pages of the “2017 Volvo XC60 Technical Specifications (179386) pdf” Online. EN, English Language
The Vin Plate location on the Volvo S60, S80, V70, XC70, XC90, V60 is dependant on the car year, before 2005 and after 2005. For cars until 2005 it is located on the left hand side of the engine bay, between the front fender and the engine air box. The VIN Plate looks like this: […]
If your Volvo is equipped with the homelink function, you can program your remote garage door to open with it instead of using the remote. The Homelink panel is located in the driver sunvisor of your Volvo. In order to program it follow this steps (be carefully as your garage door may open and close […]
This tutorial explains how to replace the key fob battery in Volvo V40 (2012 – on), Volvo S80 (2006 – 2016), Volvo V70 and XC70 (2007 – 2016), S60 and V60 (2010 – on) and XC60 (2008 – on) with one of the key fob styles pictured below (A is the normal remote fob, B […]
List of all Volvo S60 and V60 (2010 on) bolts and nuts tightening torque specifications. Petrol and Diesel Engine, Manual and Automatic Transmission, Suspension, Steering, Brakes, Interior and Exterior torque specs Select group of torque specs: Suspension and Steering | Brakes | Engine | Body | Electrical | Transmission Suspension/Steering Torque Specs Torque: Driveshaft to wheel […]
All Petrol and Diesel Volvo S60 (2010 on), V60 (2010 on), S60 Cross Country (2015 on) and V60 Cross Country (2015 on) Engines detailed with Version, Engine Codes, HorsePower and Years. Volvo S60 Petrol Engines – Volvo S60 2.0T 203 hp B4204T6, made / sold in 2011 – Volvo S60 T2 122 hp B4154T5, made / […]
All you need to know to service your Volvo S60, V60, XC60, S80, V70, XC70, V40, S90, V90, XC90 and Cross Country versions, with the D2, D3, D4 and D5 Drive-E 4 cylinder Diesel engines, according to the Official Volvo Scheduled Service Plan / Servicing Plan / Maintenance Plan. This guide is for the 4 cylinder Volvo Drive-E diesel engines […]
Current Volvo models don’t have the usual engine oil dip stick to check the oil level. Instead they have an electronic oil sensor, and you can check the oil level information in the cluster display. Follow this simple tutorial to check the oil leven in your Volvo V40 (2012 – on), Volvo S80 (2006 – […]
Oficial Volvo Tables of Recommended Oil Specs Grade, Viscosity, Volume quantity and mileage oil change interval for all Petrol and Diesel Engines for models Volvo S60 and V60 (2010 on), Volvo V70 and XC70 (2008 to 2016), Volvo XC60 (2008 on) and Volvo S80 (2006 to 2016). Volvo Recommends Castrol Oil. Note: Oil grade ACEA […]
Follow this simple tutorial to replace the battery in your Volvo S80 (2006 – on), Volvo V70 and XC70 (2007 – on), S60 and V60 (2010 – on) and XC60 (2008 – on). The specs for your new battery are: Petrol Engines 4 and 6 cylinder: 12v, 62Ah 520A battery (optionally: 12v, 80Ah 700A battery) […]
All Petrol and Diesel Volvo XC70 (2008 to 2016) Engines detailed with Version, Engine Codes, HorsePower and Years. Petrol Engines – Volvo XC70 3.2 238 hp B6324S, made / sold in 2008, 2009 and 2010 – Volvo XC70 3.2 243 hp B6324S5, made / sold in 2011, 2012 and 2013 – Volvo XC70 T6 285 hp […]
All Petrol and Diesel Volvo V70 (2008 to 2016) Engines detailed with Version, Engine Codes, HorsePower and Years. Petrol Engines – Volvo V70 2.0 145 hp B4204S3, made / sold in 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011 – Volvo V70 2.0F 145 hp B4204S4, made / sold in 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011 – Volvo V70 2.0T 203 hp B4204T6, made […]
All Petrol and Diesel Volvo S80 Engines detailed with Version, Engine Codes, HorsePower and Years. Petrol Engines – Volvo S80 2.5T 200 hp B5254T6, made / sold in 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009 – Volvo S80 2.5T 231 hp B5254T10, made / sold in 2010 and 2011 – Volvo S80 3.2 238 hp B6324S, made / sold in 2006, […]
Having just done another oil change on my Volvo S40 1.6 Diesel, I decided to share the procedures to help all of you who are DIY servicing your Volvo. Although mine is a S40, this instructions are the same for all volvo’s woth the 1.6 Diesel D4162T and D4164T engines, wich are the 1.6D, drivE […]
All Petrol and Diesel Volvo XC60 Engines detailed with Version, Engine Codes, HorsePower and Years. Petrol Engines – Volvo XC60 3.0 T6 AWD 285 hp B6304T2, made / sold in 2008, 2009 and 2010 – Volvo XC60 2.0T 203 hp B4204T6, made / sold in 2011 – Volvo XC60 2.0T5 240 hp B4204T7, made / […]