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Technical Page

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 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.

• The first step is to go to the web site Search page and search there for any document that may help answer your enquiry.
• The other option is to use our very active FORUM.
• Current members of the Volvo Owners Club can contact the Register Keeper for their model of car. You can find their contact details in the club magazine, or email them from our MEMBERS CONTACT 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.
	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
	200/700 Series V8 conversion
	40 Series (S40/V40) headlamp bulb problem
	6 CD Changer Installation. 850 Estate (PDF)
	700 900 S90 V90 FAQ
	700/900 Series: Cracks in crossmembers and chafing battery leads
	850 Mesh Grill. Fitting.
	850 Repair and Maintenance Documents.
	850 Tyre Pressures.(PDF)
	850 and early 70 Series Technical Service Bulletins
	850/70 Service Light Reset
	850 Series: Cracks in body
	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.
	B21A engine tips
	Bicycle holder (PDF). Roof mounted fitting instructions.
	Bi Fuel Technology.
	Body vibrations in cars 1999-2004
	Brake upgrade for the 850 and 70 Series
	B200F exhaust system with catalytic converter
	Car paint codes
	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.
	Diesel Particulate Filter
	Engines from 1927. Specifications
	Engine Oil History.
	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 Additives. FAQ by STP
	Fuel Injection Systems
	Fuel Saving. Useful web site on fuel saving tips.
	Glass mounted GSM antenna (PDF). Fitting instructions.
	H4SU carburetter diagram. (PDF)
	How speed affects stopping distances. (PDF) This applies to all vehicles.
	Hydraulic Tappets. (PDF)
	Inflatable Curtain - Stage 3. (PDF)
	Last Chassis Numbers 1961 - 1993. (PDF)
	Load carrier rails (PDF). Fitting instructions.
	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
	MOT Testing
	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
	OBD II info web site
	Oil - Volvo Recommended Oil Chart (PDF)
	Oil - Bob Is The Oil Guy. Informative web site about oils
	Oil - Gear Oil FAQ from Opie Oils.
	Oil - Article by Shell
	Oil - Article by Volvo
	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
	S.I.P.S. (PDF)
	Service Intervals - Petrol Engines (PDF)
	Service Intervals - Diesel Engines (PDF)
	The 21st Century Models
	Turning Circle Diameters
	Ticking noise under bonnet on 70 and 40 models
	Towing Tips
	Towbar Wiring
	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.
	Volvo car market codes. (PDF)
	Volvo Workshop
	WHIPS overview. (PDF)