Volvo TechTips

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Volvo TechTips offers technical repair knowledge for independent technicians on how to repair Volvo vehicles correctly and efficiently. Sponsored and brought to you by the parts department at your local wholesale dealer, Volvo TechTips features highly technical and specific diagnostic and repair information on a variety of vehicle systems – in an effort to support your every day and overall business success.

Auxiliary Belt Service on Volvo S16 (Short Six) Engines

Aug 2019

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.

What the Heck is that Noise?

Aug 2019

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.

T6 Timing Belt Replacement

May 2019

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.

Squeaking Noise from Subframe Bushings/Reinforcement Plate

Apr 2019

No: TJ 17644Func Group: 2182Func Desc.: Rubber cushionPartner: 3 US 7510 Volvo CarsNorth AmericaIssue Date: July, 15, 2013 TypeEngEng DescSalesBodyGearSteerModel YearPlantChassis RangeStruc Week...

Volvo Suspension, Part 2

Apr 2019

Buzz, rattle, ping, squeak, snap, crackle, pop! Customers come into your shop every day making sound effects to try to imitate and explain the noise that their Volvo is currently making.

More Volvo Brakes

Apr 2019

We all know that Volvo’s mantra has always been safety; that’s why Volvo has always been on the cutting edge of brake system technology, even in the early years.