Volvo has always been known for their superior safety and traction control options. But what do all those abbreviations mean, and should you want, how do you disable them? TRACS: Traction Control...
Modifying a Volvo, whether it be for better power, handling, reliability, or even fuel economy comes with compromises. Usually, if you increase one, you decrease the other. For example, better fuel economy might mean a smaller engine with less power. More power might mean less reliability and...
Cars are complicated, and anyone can see that. Millions of hours of research and development go into the systems that fill each model with its functionality and characteristics. However, those systems often have long and complex names, likely written in German. Abbreviating the names into...
DIY battery replacement for most cars is simple process. In a sense, it’s not much more difficult than changing out the AA batteries in your remote. Volvo battery replacement is no different whether it's for your S60, C30, or XC90. Choosing A Battery For Your Volvo There are so many brands...
One of the best ways to kill time as an enthusiast is to watch and browse automotive auctions. Whether on a website, on TV, or in person, the cars for sale are often broadly different and can expose us to makes and models we’ve never seen before. They let us drool over classics, take inspiration...
We're often asked what exactly a Nivomat shock absorber is, and what the difference is compared to a regular shock absorber? Here are the answers to some of your frequently asked questions. Nivomats are self-leveling monotube shock absorbers designed by Sachs, which utilize the movement of...
Sports cars are wonderful. They allow us to experience the limits of adhesion, intense g-forces, and unending smiles as we motor along. The passions they stir from their race-winning pedigrees, beautiful body lines, and emotion-filled driving characteristics make them life-altering things....
It's easy to make a mistake when shopping for brakes on a Volvo as almost every model could be had with multiple combinations of brake rotor sizes. Whether the varying sizes were intended for performance or police applications, there is always some sort of brake upgrade available. Even if you are...
When you think about Volvo, what are the first words that come to mind? You might think safe, mundane, or maybe even dull. But what if I said that's completely wrong—that Volvos can be high-performance cars and be reliable at the same time? The five cars below represent some of the best ever from...
As we approach the summer months, air conditioner use becomes a daily ritual; discovering that the A/C functions intermittently could be devastating. When an air conditioner begins to fail, the most common thought is that the A/C needs a refrigerant recharge. However, low refrigerant is not the...
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