Volvo automobiles

5-cylinder diesel variants

The diesel options for the current V70 come in 2 flavours - 163PS and 185PS. They both have the same 2.4L capacity. Doe...

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posted by watt.tyler

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91 740 Wagon problems redux

Ok, I posted the other day about this. Someone said it could be the air mass sensor, or the coolant temp monitor. It ju...

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posted by nope

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Geartronic

According to my local Volvo dealer an increasing proportion of V70s are now being supplied with Geartronic auto transmi...

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posted by watt.tyler

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V70R BHP Question

I am looking at 2004-2006 V70Rs with an automatic transmission. I thought that I had read somewhere that the 2004 and 2...

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posted by alex_3400

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Reliable auto repair in Fremont, CA for volvo?

Does anyone have any recommendations for trustworthy and competent auto repair for my Volvo in the Fremont, CA, area?

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posted by nope

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Idle rpm too high

I have an '83 240 wagon, and I need to get it through emissions, but they won't test it because it's idling at around 1...

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posted by althepostman

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MEGASQUIRT ? ? ?

WHAT THE HECK IS A MEGASQUIRT

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posted by drazen

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850 Turbo A/C doesn't get cold

I have a 1996 850 that I just bought in November and when I turn on the A/C it doesn't get cold. I looked at the manual...

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posted by djisfree

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1994 volvo 850 seatback problem

Below is an addition to a great helper article by bob dietz on 1/2/2005 regarding the volvo 850 front seat. It works gr...

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posted by marjbr

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89 760 Turbo engine shutting down!

My 760 Turbo will be running along fine, then suddenly the engine just stops! In a few moments, it will start again and...

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posted by george

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J. Sweet: source for temp sensor?

Re: 92 740 turbo wagon B230FT.... dash temp gauge..... I pulled off the eng. coolant temp sensor conn. and jumped it......

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posted by Jamesw

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broken radiator-hose connection fixable?

the upper radiator-hose connection snapped-off, hose intact, and the connection appears to be plastic. on a volvo? does...

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posted by ajmcginn

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Chicken clucking sound

In the last couple of weeks, my 1990 240 has started making an odd noise. When I start the car, the motor catches and I...

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posted by timmcn

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Bringing the old girl back to life

I need some help. My 17 year old son has inherited the family '85 245 turbo. It has been sitting unused for WAY too lon...

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posted by Don_member

21 comments posted 19yrs posted by Don_member

97 850 T-5 : Computer Mileage lower than Actual?

97 850 T-5 with 200K Miles. Several months ago I was getting the trip MPG to show 32-34 MPG for a highway run on my way...

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posted by mej0j0

6 comments posted 19yrs posted by mej0j0