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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 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 […]
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 […]
For reset the service light indicator in your Volvo S80 / V70 / XC70 , follow the instructions: During the whole process the key must be in its slot, the engine can not start and you must keep your foot out of the brake pedal. Step 1. Put the ignition switch into position I […]
For reset the service light indicator, or “Book time for maintenance” message, in your Volvo S80 / V70 / XC70, follow the instructions: During the whole process the key must be in its slot, tlhe engine can not start and you must keep your foot out of the brake pedal. Step 1. Put the ignition […]
This Post relates on how to change the automatic transmission oil/fluid on a GEN3 (2009) XC70. The Gearbox is a 6-Speed Automatic (TF-80SC). The Gearbox is supposed to be sealed for life, but many owners report changing the fluid and finding a dark sludgy liquid in there after only 50,000 miles. My own car […]
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 […]
Here is a simple guide to replacing the rear pads on my >07 Volvo with electric parking brake. This is based on solely my own experience having just done it but I take no responsibility for the contents! I used an Autel MaxiEST EST201 with V1.08 software for the release and reactivation of the Electric […]