The Volvo automatic transmission has evolved through the years to provide a much smoother shift, a longer life, and a better ride.
Volvo Automatic Transmissions Through the Years
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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.
Feature Articles
Classic Volvo 240 Service and Repair Tips
This article will be about the care and feeding of the legendary
Volvo 240 series cars.
ABS and Traction Control — A True Dynamic Duo
Today’s Volvo’s ABS (Antilock Braking System) works in concert with Traction Control to make driving safer than ever before.
Volvo Suspension Noises: How to Find and Fix Them, Part 1
This series of articles will cover
how to troubleshoot, diagnose
and repair common suspension noises on Volvo vehicles.
Ignition Lock Replacement 1999 – 2009 S80/V70/ XC90
Starting a Volvo involves a mechanical lock and an electrical switch, and each can develop issues after years of service. You must diagnose and service them separately.
Volvo Valve Adjustment P1 Cars
Though you may rarely perform this job in your shop, it’s important that you understand how to check and adjust valve clearances. This knowledge will save you and your customers a lot of wasted time and money.
Climate Control 850 and s70 AND C70 Early
In the late 1990s the Volvo 850 arrived with manual MCC and ECC electronic climate control systems.
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS)
The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) for Volvo started with the 1987 Volvo. This system consisted of some with dual air bags and a crash sensor.
High Mileage Volvos – Automatic Transmission Plastic Shifter Parts Wear
Over the years of hot and cold temperatures, use, and abuse, some of the automatic transmission plastic shifter parts can wear and crack.
Volvo Heater Cores
Heater core replacement has come a long way from the early 1970s and 1980s. The days of removing the complete dash board have gone away. Through the years Volvo engineers have made it easier to install a heater core in the newer Volvos.
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