I can't tell you how many times I've seen cars cruising down the road with missing mirrors. Now, you have to think to yourself, a mirrors purpose is to allow you to view where your driving so that...
Keeping up with common maintenance items is crucial to keeping your Volvo running in perfect order and is generally a simple task in terms of installation. By doing the maintenance yourself you'll save time, money, and you'll know the job was done right. Here's how: Tools you’ll need: - 5/8”...
Replacing the starter on a 2001 Volvo S60 T5 is an easy DIY that takes about 1 hour to complete. It also helps if you have small hands to maneuver in tight quarters. Parts & Tools You’ll Need: Volvo starter Sockets, ratchet Torx bit set Zip ties Flashlight (optional) About 1 hour of free...
Chances are that many of you have received the common "Anti-Skid Service Required" message from your P2 Volvo. If you haven't, there's a good chance that you may come across it during the span of owning your vehicle. This common error message tends to be found the most on the P2 platform...
Since 1993, Volvo 5 and 6-cylinder FWD vehicles have used an upper engine mount designed to keep engine movement at a minimum. They are built from aluminum and rubber, the latter typically succumbing to engine heat around 100,000 miles. When the rubber in these engine mounts dries out,...
Lets face it, oil leaks are the worst. They leave stained driveways and parking lot spaces, coat our under carriage, and can even burn off emitting odor into the passenger compartment. Luckily for us Volvo S60 owners, there's a common problem with a simple fix—the turbo return line seal. The...
Over time, the power steering pump in your P2 chassis Volvo may begin to leak—causing a loss of fluid, resulting a loss of power steering function, and a whole big mess in your engine bay. Here's how to replace it. When looking for a new Power Steering Pump we were given 3 choices: A Genuine...
Chances are that many of you have received the common "Anti-Skid Service Required" message from your P2 Volvo. If you haven't, there's a good chance that you may come across it during the span of owning your vehicle. This common error message tends to be found the most on the P2 platform...
One of the pro tips, among the many in this video, is painting your calipers so they'll match the look of your new rotors. Depending on the status of your vehicle will determine if it's worthwhile for a full replacement of pads, rotors, and calipers, just a replacement for one of those things,...
Bouncy, rough, noisy, and uncertain. If any of these words describe the way your car drives, your struts might just be toast. Strut replacement can be a pretty involved job, and in some cases a dangerous one if you don't have the correct tools to safely compress coil springs. Sachs has recently...
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