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Whatever name you use for this problem, it all means the same thing — air leaking into the intake system behind the air mass sensor is not being properly measured and calculated for.
Volvo has been making all wheel drive vehicles for over 20 years now.
Wow! Has it been that long?
The driver of this 2007 Volvo V50 brought the car into the shop with the sunroof stuck in the partially opened position.
Sunroof work is not for everyone; in a lot of cases, it can be more of an art than a science.
Let’s go over failure symptoms, how to clean, and how to replace an Electronic Throttle Module (ETM) in a Volvo.
Volvo engines have been fuel injected for many years, but the fuel injection system has changed a bit. We will go over different systems used through the years, how to maintain these systems, and the various problems that might occur.
Keeping this system free of dirt, debris, and rust is imperative.
You may remember the day that you first opened the hood on one of these newer Volvos equipped with the 3.0L or the 3.2L (SI6) six cylinder engine.
One of the causes can be a ruptured diaphragm in the oil trap box, located on top of the valve cover at the rear of the engine.
Timing belt replacement can sometimes be a daunting job, but with the right tools and help from Volvo VIDA this job can be made a lot less stressful.
