So Doug finally got around to reviewing the new 2023 S60 Recharge: And I got to say, after watching nearly every review done on this car, there’s really two things going on. The first thing is decisions made by Volvo that basically made features, modes, or options hidden, and it’s really coming back to bite […]
I use automotive forums very frequently but rarely give back to the community. I wanted to share some insight. The following is just my experience and is probably not very by the book. Basically my passenger floor mat was getting coolant on it. I searched the forums and found similar issues but nothing that matched […]
Grab a beer and some popcorn and have fun reading I highly suggest watching the 5-10 seconds videos I will link because it demonstrates a bit better and helps to understand the simulations a bit better. Even tho I’m not super active on my build thread or on social media in general, my car has […]
2025 season kicks off five-year partnership with the storied baseball team MAHWAH, NJ (June 9, 2025) – Volvo Cars is now the Official Luxury Vehicle of the Boston Red Sox as part of a new, five-year partnership with the storied baseball team. The collaboration marks an exciting chapter for both iconic names, reinforcing shared […]
I found something like that: Stone Exhaust employs state of the art 3D flow velocity measurement software and the technique of a one-piece mandrel bent pipe design. Using mechanical welding arms to accurately weld stops ash generating in the pipe wall which can cause vapor lock and poor exhaust efficiency. Stone Exhaust’s… stoneexhausts.com Eddy Catalytic […]
Step 2: Teardown of the headlight First, remove the 4-5 clips (can’t remember how many) that surround the perimeter of the lens. A flat head or needle nose will work fine here. This is the step where a heat gun is optional. You can also set your oven at 225F and bake for 5 minutes […]
I’m new to these threads as I’ve only owned my brand new 2011 Volvo C70 convertible since May of 2024, but I knew when I opted to buy a 13 year old European car I needed to be ready to invest time and labor into maintenance and mechanical issues to make it affordable, and even […]
Today, Volvo Cars unveils a major safety improvement to the safety belt. The new multi-adaptive safety belt is a world-first technology aimed to further enhance safety for everyone in real-world traffic situations. Debuting in the upcoming fully electric Volvo EX60 in 2026, the new safety belt is designed to better protect people by adapting to […]
In this thread, I’ll share the story of my ownership journey with my S60R. This particular R is one of the final ones produced by the factory. I acquired it from the original owner, who obtained it via Volvo’s overseas delivery program. This particular example was obtained by the previous owner on July 23rd, 2007, […]
To answer my own question – yes, the M66 is rebuildable. Assuming that you need a rebuild and only require the wear items, I’ve listed suppliers and part numbers below. For AWD cars, you will of course need additional seals for the angle/bevel gear along with bearings if you plan to rebuild the angle gear, […]