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700, 900, S90, V90 SERIES FAQ

Visit the 700/900/90 FAQ, a collection of technical documents on the maintenance of these models (Some also apply to the 200 Series).

MAGAZINE PAST ISSUES

Past Issues ofTechnical Driver

Many of the past issues of Volvo Technical Driver magazines (previously named "Technical Newsletter) can now be seen on line. These go back to the early 1970's. Although they are intended for current club members only, one issue is viewable here for anyone to see what it is like.

NOTE: These documents are password protected and only accessible by current members of the VOC.

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Issue 112. April 2002
36 pages
Document size: 965Kb

Go to Technical Driver Archives.

TECHNICAL PAGE

Technical Page


Club technical magazines


Links to many technical documents on this site can be found by going to the MENU button near the top left. Then move down to TECHNICAL and all the links will display.


Club Technical Magazine

Club members receive three Technical Driver magazines each year, between issues of Volvo Driver magazine. Technical Driver contains technical advice and tips, and letters from members who have carried out work on their own Volvos, and their experiences with their repairs.




Overheated car

Getting technical help

  • The first step is to go to the web site Search page and search there for any document that may help answer your enquiry.

  • Current members of the Volvo Owners Club have an additional option if the above has not helped. You can use the on line Technical Assistance Request Form form. To access this you will need the password and username from the current issue of the club magazine Driver.

    We cannot guarantee to be able answer all questions especially for the newer generation cars that have complex electronic systems.



Articles on this web site and other web sites of technical interest.

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1999 engine changes
A very good summary of the technical changes (and related benefits) made to the N series engine late in 1999.

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200/700 Series Injection Relay problems

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200/700 Series V8 conversion

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40 Series (S40/V40) headlamp bulb problem

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6 CD Changer Installation. 850 Estate (PDF)

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700 900 S90 V90 FAQ

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700/900 Series: Cracks in crossmembers and chafing battery leads

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850 Mesh Grill. Fitting.

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850 Repair and Maintenance Documents.

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850 Tyre Pressures.(PDF)

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850 and early 70 Series Technical Service Bulletins

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850/70 Service Light Reset

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850 Series: Cracks in body

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850 ABS EBD valve problem, and ABS wiring problems

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850GLT Engine. Technical Document by Volvo. (PDF)

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850GLT Chassis. Technical Document by Volvo. (PDF)

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850/70 models - Engine cutting out when slowing down

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Air-Fuel ratios.
Article by TME engineer Marco Alsterfalk.

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Aquamist.
Article on how Aquamist helps with engine tuning.

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Auxilliary Spotlamps (PDF).
Fitting instructions.

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B21A engine tips

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Bicycle holder (PDF).
Roof mounted fitting instructions.

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Bi Fuel Technology.

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Body vibrations in cars 1999-2004

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Brake upgrade for the 850 and 70 Series

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B200F exhaust system with catalytic converter

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Car paint codes

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Castrol Classic Oils. An article by Castrol Oil on their oil for pre 1980 cars

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CD Box (PDF).
Fitting instructions.

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Diesel Particulate Filter

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Engines from 1927. Specifications

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Engine Oil History.

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Electromagnetic fields.
Statement from Volvo Car UK on this issue.

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Electronic Fuel Injection Diagnostic Centre. Online assistance with ECU & EFI problems

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Electronic Throttle Module (ETM) Issues.

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Fuel Additives. FAQ by Chevron

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Fuel Additives. FAQ by STP

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Fuel Injection Systems

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Fuel Saving. Useful web site on fuel saving tips.

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Glass mounted GSM antenna (PDF).
Fitting instructions.

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H4SU carburetter diagram. (PDF)

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How speed affects stopping distances. (PDF)
This applies to all vehicles.

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Hydraulic Tappets. (PDF)

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Inflatable Curtain - Stage 3. (PDF)

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Last Chassis Numbers 1961 - 1993. (PDF)

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Load carrier rails (PDF).
Fitting instructions.

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Lubrication Chart:
PV444/544/445 P210 - 1957-1965
122S - 1959-66
P1800 - 1961-66

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Low Emission Vehicle (LEV) requirements. (PDF)

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Modern Fuels and Older Cars. An article by Shell UK

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MOT Testing

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M.O.T. UK web site explaining all about the MOT test and what is checked.

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Manual gearbox problem on 80 and 40 series models

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New Car Features. Model Year 2006. Technical

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New Car Features. Model Year 2006. Theory

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OBD II info web site

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Oil - Volvo Recommended Oil Chart (PDF)

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Oil - Bob Is The Oil Guy. Informative web site about oils

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Oil - Gear Oil FAQ from Opie Oils.

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Oil - Article by Shell

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Oil - Article by Volvo

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Road Traffic Information (RTI) overview (PDF)

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Rustproofing. A guide on preparing your car for rustproofing

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Rust Protecting A Volvo
The Volvo factory process.
Published early 1960's. (PDF)

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Seat Belt Installation for 120, 210, 544
Volvo instruction document. (PDF)

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Self leveling headlamps - a simplified system in prototype form. Report from 1968. (PDF)

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Safety Innovations used by Volvo in cars since 1944

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S.I.P.S. (PDF)

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Service Intervals - Petrol Engines (PDF)

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Service Intervals - Diesel Engines (PDF)

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The 21st Century Models

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Turning Circle Diameters

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Ticking noise under bonnet on 70 and 40 models

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Towing Tips

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Towbar Wiring

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Unleaded Fuel and LRP. Converting your Volvo to run on unleaded fuel. UK models only.

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Valve guide replacement on 960, 90, 850, 70 models

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Volvo car production statistics and information.

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Volvo car market codes. (PDF)

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Volvo Workshop

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WHIPS overview. (PDF)


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