Hi, I have a 1997 850 GLT that just had its 90 K service. I bought the car from my brother when it had approximately 62K. So far, I've never needed brake pads....
I just got a call from my stepson. It seems he was driving his sister home from the train station in the 91 780, when the car in front of his lost its hood....
Since pad wear depends mostly on your driving style, it's impossible to generalize about. They usually let you know when they're excessively worn, either...
Re the fluid level in the reservoir - When replacing pads.....IF you are going to push the pistons back and force fluid back up into the master cylinder &...
Hi, I'm looking for a bit of help to get my 1995 940SE 2.3 Turbo. I've got a minor annoyance with the engine idle speed. It's normally fine at around 900rpm...
A local Sears has some Sumitomo rain tires, 16" on a close-out rack at $100 each. A web search shows that they are being sold for about $68 on-line. They were...
Despite what Volvo wants you to believe, most of the service parts for routine maintenance are not manufactured by Volvo. For stuff like spark plugs, they're...
There are also excellent Volvo mechanics at shops that aren't associated with dealers in many areas. My experience with dealers is that you pay more for a...
Actually, as much as I grouse, I'm very lucky that this dealer gives me a good discount on parts and labor for being a member of the 100k club, so the costs...
Yes, it depends on the shop. My non-dealer Volvo mechanics are certified (and this place provides all the parts for Volvo dealerships in the S.F. Bay Area for...
HOW MUCH WAS IT ON E BAY ? I HAVE A 98 S70 THANK YOU ... I have some old ones, that are yellowed, but not cracked, if you want them. I bought some new ones on...
My junky manual replacemnet broke. I'm ready to go back to the OEM correct power antenna for a 1990 Volvo 240 sedan. Does anybody have a good source? Thanks!...
You can get an OEM replacement from FCP Groton: http://www.fcpgroton.com/volvo240other.htm For that price, I'd consider getting one from a junkyard & replacing...
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I have an '87 740 Turbo wagon. The engine starts okay and runs okay until you try to accelerate. Then it bogs down and loses power. Let up on the gas pedal and...
I bought this car for my stepson last year. I got it running right and he drove it until 2 weeks ago when a car in front of his lost its hood. The errant piece...
Boost/vacuum leaks would be my first guess. Alan ... From: hogancooper To: volvo_owners@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, March 25, 2007 3:46 PM Subject:...
I just found a crack in the bellows style hose from the MAF to the intake manifold. Dealer 38 dollars. Ebay 22 plus shipping. This would create a lean mixture....