FCP Euro has launched a new product line from Elevate Performance. Elevate provides and specializes in producing performance and styling enhancing products for late model P1, P2, and P3 platform Volvo vehicles.  ELEVATE’s mission is to create the world’s leading line of Volvo styling and...

Volvo's P3 chassis has quickly become one of the most comfortable, safe, and easy to own vehicles in the Euro-luxury marketplace. With an outstanding warranty, low total cost of ownership, and powertrains ranging from 240-345hp, Volvo sells a versatile vehicle that is one of the smartest sedan...

In the early years, our vehicle's electrical systems usually consisted of a battery, ignition coil, distributor, a generator, starter, a set of headlamps, high beams, a set of parking lights, rear lights, a horn and if you were lucky an interior lamp. The electrical diagram was shown on a single...

Having a leak can make owning a vehicle more stressful than it has to be. Instead of just driving the car, you're forced to open the hood multiple times a week just to make sure the car hasn't belched all of its fluids out when you weren't looking. "Get in and go" no longer applies, and it can be...

For the 2004 model year lineup Volvo needed something unique for their suspension systems when they launched their new performance flagships, the S and V70R. The cars came with 300 brake horsepower, a phenomenal Brembo braking system utilizing 4-piston calipers at all four corners, fancy body...

Our blog is getting greasy this week. If your Volvo is in need of some liquid maintenance, now is a great time to stock up on supplies and learn a few tips on how to change your oil. Jay VanGorden is our resident Volvo tech who will walk you through a basic oil change on this Volvo S60 non-turbo....

Back in 2005, Volvo introduced its first V8 gasoline engine used in passenger vehicles to replace their T6 engine. Unlike their predecessors, Volvo relied on the manufacturer Yamaha to design this engine. The V8 was rolled out in the XC90 for the 2005 model year all the way through the 2012...

My 2003 Volvo S60 Non-Turbo was exhibiting a stalling condition. I would start the car (which ran and idled fine in park) however once I started to drive the vehicle - that's when the fun began. I would be driving the car and when coming to a either a stop or a low speed turn the engine would...

It's been a long time since we've seen anything from our own Dr. Jay VanGorden, but he's back here today to show you how to replace your Volvo S60 (P2) front brakes using Bosch QuietCast™ rotors and pads.  A protective coating is used on each brake rotor to prevent rust and corrosion while...

Repairing your own Volvo can be a daunting prospect, especially if your tool crib isn't stocked with the right gadgets. Luckily, it's not a huge investment to properly stock your stash with tools that can unlock the door to most repairs any mechanic can handle at home. Here's some of my favorites...