There is not a lot of aftermarket information out there yet about the procedure of replacing this timing belt. With VIDA, you can get complete, step-by-step instructions. Independent shops that work on Volvos are working on more and more newer Volvos that are equipped...
In this article we’ll cover the components that make up Toyota inverters, how they work, and some failures you might see in your shop. Inverter Block Diagram Inverters solve a fundamental problem with using a battery to power a vehicle. The problem? The best...
The features of the M274 (and similar M270) 4-cylinder engine, with maintenance needs and procedures M274 engine Introduced to the United States in the Model 205 C-Class in Model Year 2015, the M274 4-cylinder engine joined its year-old sister engine M270. While our...
A Little History Volvo turbo The exhaust-driven turbocharger was invented back in 1905 by Swiss engineer Dr. Alfred Büchi in Germany. And the first mass produced turbocharged car engine was used in the Oldsmobile turbo Jetfire in 1962. This turbocharger was fitted to...
The turbocharger boost pressure in Volvos is controlled by the Boost Pressure Control (BPC) valve whose pressure regulator is affected by the pressure from the turbocharger. The Engine Control Module (ECM) determines current throttle angle and boost pressure to...
This oil trap system allows the engine to breathe properly during operation. Here's what it does and how to replace it. Volvo has been using an oil trap for Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) on Volvos for many years. The oil trap sits under the intake manifold and...
Since 2006 more than 185,000 Sprinter and Metris vans have been delivered to destinations across the United States. Get to know the various models and their engines and transmissions. When it comes to Mercedes-Benz Vans, most of us think of the classic and popular...
