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For all models and ages of Volvo cars
For all models and ages of Volvo cars
Club members used to receive three Technical Driver magazines each year, between issues of Volvo Driver magazine. Technical Driver contained technical advice and tips, and letters from members who have carried out work on their own Volvos, and their experiences with their repairs. These issues are now archived on this web site.
The technical pages are now incorporated in the regular Volvo Driver club magazine.
1999 engine changes
A very good summary of the technical changes (and related benefits) made to the N series engine late in 1999.
200/700 Series Injection Relay problems
40 Series (S40/V40) headlamp bulb problem
6 CD Changer Installation. 850 Estate (PDF)
700/900 Series: Cracks in crossmembers and chafing battery leads
850 Repair and Maintenance Documents.
850 and early 70 Series Technical Service Bulletins
850 ABS EBD valve problem, and ABS wiring problems
850GLT Engine. Technical Document by Volvo. (PDF)
850GLT Chassis. Technical Document by Volvo. (PDF)
850/70 models - Engine cutting out when slowing down
Air-Fuel ratios.
Article by TME engineer Marco Alsterfalk.
Aquamist.
Article on how Aquamist helps with engine tuning.
Auxilliary Spotlamps (PDF).
Fitting instructions.
Bicycle holder (PDF).
Roof mounted fitting instructions.
Body vibrations in cars 1999-2004
Brake upgrade for the 850 and 70 Series
B200F exhaust system with catalytic converter
C70 Convertible soft top roof damage. Cause and cure.
Castrol Classic Oils. An article from 1999 by Castrol Oil on their oil for pre 1980 cars
Castrol Classic Oil With ZDDP Anti-Wear Additive. An article from 2008 by Castrol Oil on their Classic Oils
CD Box (PDF).
Fitting instructions.
Engines from 1927. Specifications
Electromagnetic
fields.
Statement from Volvo Car UK on this issue.
Electronic Fuel Injection Diagnostic Centre. Online assistance with ECU & EFI problems
Electronic Throttle Module (ETM) Issues.
Fuel Additives. FAQ by Chevron
Fuel Saving. Useful web site on fuel saving tips.
Load carrier rails (PDF). Fitting instructions.
Locking wheel nut replacement keys
Lubrication Chart:
PV444/544/445 P210 - 1957-1965
122S - 1959-66
P1800 - 1961-66
Low Emission Vehicle (LEV) requirements. (PDF)
Modern Fuels and Older Cars. An article by Shell UK
M.O.T. UK web site explaining all about the MOT test and what is checked.
Manual gearbox problem on 80 and 40 series models
New Car Features. Model Year 2006. Technical
New Car Features. Model Year 2006. Theory
Oil - Volvo Recommended Oil Chart (PDF)
Oil - Bob Is The Oil Guy. Informative web site about oils
Oil - Gear Oil FAQ from Opie Oils.
Road Traffic Information (RTI) overview (PDF)
Rustproofing. A guide on preparing your car for rustproofing
Rust Protecting A Volvo
The Volvo factory process.
Published early 1960's. (PDF)
Seat Belt Installation for 120, 210, 544 Volvo instruction document. (PDF)
Self leveling headlamps - a simplified system in prototype form. Report from 1968. (PDF)
Safety Innovations used by Volvo in cars since 1944
Service Intervals - Petrol Engines (PDF)
Service Intervals - Diesel Engines (PDF)
Ticking noise under bonnet on 70 and 40 models
Unleaded Fuel and LRP. Converting your Volvo to run on unleaded fuel. UK models only.
Valve guide replacement on 960, 90, 850, 70 models
Volvo car production statistics and information.
Wheel and tyre rolling radius calculator
How speed affects stopping distances. (PDF)This applies to all vehicles.
Inflatable Curtain - Stage 3. (PDF)
Last Chassis Numbers 1961 - 1993. (PDF)
Glass mounted GSM antenna (PDF).
Fitting instructions.
Main parts catalogue index all models.
Fault tracing - 200/300/700 Series
Blaupunkt Installation for PV544
1VV2032/1VV2908/2VV6016(2VW2016)
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