Edmunds Answers questions

I have a 240 volvo that has is acting funny.

hydro2nitro84 — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 16:30:25 GMT

My 91 240 vovlo sometimes does not respond when i hit the gas and wants to stall it usually doesnt stall but i have to keep the gas pressed a little. After driving for awile and put it in park the car revs up and down my itself. It seems to bog down when driving. Does anyone know what could cause this.

Is it volvo xc 90 have only one rear fog light?

nicevision2020 — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 15:46:21 GMT

There is on rear fog light in xc 90 2007? I am wondering is this right?

can u tell me why is the engine of a volvo 240 1986 a special edition

evad1 — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 13:11:29 GMT

the haynes handbook for a volvo 240gl 1986 says that 1986 models have special edition engines, but it does not say why or what makes it special

I have a Volvo S60 T5 2001. Please some help to find shift delay problem.

volvos60t5 — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 21:32:13 GMT

I have a Volvo S60 T5 2001 ,it have a delay time on acceleration and deceleration, also on shifts changes on transmission ,when I take out the speed pedal it keep accelerate for a moment and then go down, the transmission works fine to me, only that.

Some hints will be appreciated.

Am getting a Volvo X registration V40 with 114,000 mile and just changed cambelt. Will this car give me any problems?

guddi — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 02:45:12 GMT

Will this car will reliable and safe for a lady, is this car is expensive to keep, also dealer have changed new windscreen

99 Volvo V70. the A/C is cold for a while then it's not. I shut it off for 5-10 minutes and then it's cold again.

curlyreder — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 22:03:57 GMT

My v70 is 5 cylinder automatic front wheel drive. The A/C is super cold and then nothing. It will still blow air, but the air is not so cold. When I shut the A/C and blower off and give it a rest and then turn it back on after 5-10 minutes it is cold again for a while and then the problem repeats like I'm doing.

How do I stop my car from making a helicopter noise?

moriahh — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 23:43:20 GMT

My (new to me) 2006 Volvo XC90 makes a helicopter noise when I roll down a second row side window. If I go faster than around 40, the sound is so intense, you can actually feel the pressure waves. Is this normal and is there a fix?

Where can I find recall information on my V70?

gloriajean2 — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 23:38:18 GMT

Where can I find out about any recalls or TSB's on my Volvo V70? I love my wagon.

How much will it cost to repair a blown head gasket?

sylvia — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 21:25:59 GMT

I have a 1991 Volvo 940 wagon with 186,000 miles on it (barely broken in!) but yet broken with a blown head gasket. It's at the mechanic now. What can I expect to pay for the repair?

Note - the engine didn't seize. I was driving and it started driving quite rough and losing power uphill. I was able to get it to the shop safely.

It's time to replace the tires on my 2001 Volvo S-40, any suggestions?

zerrmatt — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 07:14:58 GMT

It's my daughters car, she does mostly highway driving back and forth to school.

SRS AIRBARG VOLVO 850 RESET

victorh61 — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 07:10:22 GMT

Hi guys...I would like to know how to reset SRS airbag for volvo 850 year 96...so the ligth appear always on.....
thank you for your time.
sincerely
Victor.

Just bought 4 yo car with leather. Seats r in good shape.Is it worth it to start using leather cleaner/conditioner

fbozek — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 13:05:16 GMT

I just bought a 2004 Volvo XC90. The leather seats appear in good shape with no cracks, just wrinkles. Is it worthwhile to start a leather cleaning/conditioning routine or is it not worth it since it wasn't done from day 1?

Is it fair to negotiate a new price with car dealer at the last minute if the car (a Volvo) is missing a spare key?

boston_sf — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 14:45:17 GMT

I'm about to buy a car and learned that it only has one key/remote. It's a Volvo, so the cost of creating/programming a new at a dealer will run us $350.

I have a Volvo S70 turbo and white smoke is coming out of the exhaust. Is it the head gasket?

jonesey1 — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 20:08:01 GMT

when i accelerate white smoke comes out of the exhaust on my volvo s70 with 100,000 miles could this be the head gasket?

I have a Volvo S60 52 plate. It has a juddering problem when braking. I have changed the front discs and pads

fastpour — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 05:15:17 GMT

Front discks and pads changed recently but did not resolve the problem.

Along with the judder a creeking noise has started when steering is on full right lock. Not sure if this is related though. Car has done 91000 miles.

Protecting Rims on a Volvo C30. Wider profile tires?

jblair — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 11:33:37 GMT

I just purchased a C30 Version 2.0. It comes with beautiful 18" rims and, unfortunately, they are even with the outide of the tires' sidewalls. This means that my wife and I will be in race to be the first to scrape up one or more of them while parking or going through the carwash. Since this car comes with summer tires anyhow, I was thinking of getting all season tires with a wider profile--if that makes any sense. For those of you who know about tires, what size of all season tire would you recommend to help protect the rims a bit more? Is there any other way to help protect these rims?

2005 Volvo S40 right rear wheel flairs outward, Is this normal?

anthony80 — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 21:55:36 GMT

A friend was drving behind me on the freeway, and he said that my right rear wheel seems to flair outward is this normal? The car drives very smoothly, I don't experience a problem when driving at high speeds.

2001 Volvo S80 - HELP! No Oil Pressure Message

marg0426 — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 20:08:29 GMT

2001 Volvo S80 - 89,500 miles - Out of nowhere a "no oil pressure, pull over asap, stop engine" message appeared. I had no other message or warning prior to this.

I had the car towed to the service dept. at the volvo dealership. They replaced the 0 rings and oil pan and had me pick up the car the next day.

Within 5 miles of picking up my car, the same message appeared. I had it towed once again and they said that no one there understands what's going on and they double checked their repairs and said the barrings are fine.

They said the engine is probably shot and it will cost more to check the engine than to put one in from a junkyard. Please HELP!!!! How can this happen with no warning! Any ideas! PLEASE HELP!!!!

What is turbo? Volvo S70.

turbo12 — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 02:59:02 GMT

i hear people say that my car is turbo? what is turbo mean?

Replaced stereo head unit (hu611) in my 2000 Volvo S-80 T6, with 2000 2.9 same unit model. Why is the sound more bassy and mono?

staywitit — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 10:35:22 GMT

replaced stereo head unit(hu611)in my 2000 t6, with 2000 2.9 same unit model. why is the sound more bassy and mono

the sound is more bassy and mids sound are in mono. what is the issue; considering the model units are the same?

Volvo ignition key won't turn

pablonadoe — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 17:18:16 GMT

volvo ignition key goes in but will not turn

2007 Volvo S80 road noise

cet1st — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 21:55:37 GMT

What would cause road noise after 30K miles

Do I need to replace all 4 tires on my 2004 Volvo XC70 if one tire blew out and the other 3 are almost brand new?

klinger60 — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 18:50:00 GMT

One tire blew out, the other 3 are in excellent condition. Size variance between old tires and the new one is 4mm. Tire store technician says he thinks I need to change out other 3 tires as well. Talked to Volvo dealership and they weren't very helpful. Can anyone tell me whether or not I need to change out the other three in order to avoid problems with the all wheel drive system?

Can I change from synthetic oil to regular oil in my 2000 Volvo without any problems?

bobrail — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 12:04:38 GMT

2000 volvo with 208000 miles

Need to replace ball joints on 1993 Volvo 850.

pgaylew — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 14:18:41 GMT

Stepson purchased a 1993 Volvo 850 w/316,000 miles but in excellent condition except for lower ball joint. Purchased parts but isn't sure how to install.

Can't find engine number for my Volvo S70 t5.

elvisl — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 04:57:55 GMT

i cant find my engine number on my volvo 1995 s70 turbo
could you please tell me the exact location on the engine

My 2007 Volvo S80 is making a "clunking" noise when I turn on a hill or slight incline.

awnee — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 08:04:40 GMT

When I make turns either going down a hill or a slight incline my Volvo S80 makes "clunking" noises. It occurs with both left and right turns when some type of incline exists when the body of the car is shifted or tilted. I notice the noise as I am making the turn and then after I straighten the wheels.

How to install a timing belt on a 1989 Volvo 740 GLE dohc?

mgsweetroll — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 10:06:08 GMT

My garage mechanic shop was vandalized and i removed my car to my home. I would like to install a timing belt that was taken off. how do i install a timing belt on a 1989 volvo 740 gle dohc.

On my 09 Volvo S80 T6 AWD, the sound quality of the Bluetooth connecting my iPhone is poor. Any way to improve it?

dasa1 — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 17:51:42 GMT

The incoming calls sound fine, but the outgoing calls are heard by others as scratchy, tinny, wobbly. I had the same iPhone connected to my 07 BMW 525 and it sounded very good. Wondering how to improve the Volvo outgoing sound.

2001 Volvo S80. Leaking air noise near brake pedal.

puddles1 — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 13:38:14 GMT

I have a 2001 volvo s80 when the engine is running there is a very noticeable rushing air noise down near the brake pedal. While driving the noise seems to fluctuate with acceleration and deceleration. Can anyone tell me what this is? And what the solution might be. Is it safe to drive?

Repeated problems with 2004 XC90 Volvo, squealing brakes. Inspected and repaired 4 times. Anyone else have this issue?

rosemaryc — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:59:34 GMT

Squealing brakes, rough ride, I think there may be an additional problem with suspension. only 37K miles bought it as a CPO with 25K

Is it good to buy customer courtesy car?

tomtaks — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 18:55:31 GMT

A local Volvo dealer is selling a low mileage customer courtesy car. What are the advantages and disadvantages of buying a customer courtesy car?

Where can I find the covers for the front and back lights on my '90 Volvo 240 DL? (Old ones dry rotted).

sherry50 — Wed, 06 May 2009 15:45:21 GMT

1990 240DL wagon with 59,000 original miles!

My 97 Volvo S70 is leaking a clear fluid, similar to brake fluid. It is coming from a hose just above the drive shaft.

ldogg12 — Thu, 07 May 2009 23:06:10 GMT

Volvo S70 turbo. The fluid is leaking from above the drive shaft to the right front tire. Is this fluid for the turbo? And if it is can I still drive the car to my mechanic to get it fixed or does it need to be towed?

I checked all the other fluid levels and they are all good. I don't know how to check the level for the turbo. The leak is above where the drive shaft enters the tranny. Thank you.

1993 Volvo wagon. The brake handle picks up e brake, cable not broken, but won't engage right. Can it be adjustd on caliper end?

mom4volvo — Sat, 09 May 2009 14:29:21 GMT

1993 Volvo wagon--e brake will not engage correctly. mechanic says to adjust at console end (handle does engage cable upon inspection). Is there an adjustment on the caliper end or mechanic incorrect and we need to replace entire cable?

How do I remove the radio on a 2001 Volvo S80?

venture5858 — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 17:03:28 GMT

Where do I begin removal of factory radio in 2001 Volvo S80? @ pop up cup holder? Inside console? If you can get me started, I should be able to go from there.
Thx
Sam

How much do front and rear brake pads, and front rotors run for a Volvo S60?

roflcopter — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 20:01:33 GMT

It's for an 04 Volvo S60.

Replaced the 18" Pirelli PZero tires at 7200 miles on my Volvo C70 '06. Michelins do not fit rims well. Suggestions?

jttransformer — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:28:35 GMT

Volvo '06 c70 original 18" Pirelli PZero tires were shot at 7200 mile. Replaced with same size Michelin Pilot Sport all season that sill look good with 20,000 miles on them but they do not fit the width of the rims well and have caused damage to the edges of the rims. Anyone had success in finding a tire to fit these rims properly that gets good mileage?

Does Volvo make their own brake pads?

volvo5 — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:42:54 GMT

I have a Volvo XC90 and the dealer warned me to make sure that any other place that performs my brake job use Volvo brake pads. The repair shop tells me Volvo does not make brake pads, that the pads they use are the same the dealer would buy. Any experience or insights would be appreciated..
thanks,

Best replacement tires for Volvo XC90?

volvo5 — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 13:52:24 GMT

I've had two sets of Pirelli tires and only have 37,000 miles on my car. I need to replace them again.

02 Volvo S40. Are Hawk pads with regular Brembo discs ok to pair up?

volvonerd — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 14:57:34 GMT

Can I use Brembo Rotor with HAWK HPS brake pads? Cant afford drilled/slotted. Volvo S40 2002. Heard they have to match for performance. Want to make sure the heat transfer issue doesn't warp my discs or crack my pads.

I have to get brakes done and tired of only getting 18K miles on them. Cheap parts I'm sure...this time buying my own parts. Can anyone help?

02 Volvo S40 brakes. Bendix? Textar? OEM? Hawk? Help?

volvonerd — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 11:57:30 GMT

Hi, as some of you might know a volvo s40 (02) can be a quirky car.

So this advice being sought out is geared towards euro makes;

I need brake advice as I have been researching for 2 weeks with mixed answers about which pads to go with. My main concern is 1. money and 2. there is no volvo mechanic here only truck people ( small town USA) 3. I have to drive over the Colorado rockies next month but otherwise we only use the car for around town and 4.Pad fit and easy installation ( and of course decent braking power.

Im going Brembo rotors ( oem ) no brainer. But Im confused about pads.

Which OEM is best? I saw Bendix MKD Titaniummetallic2 which looked like an oem ( I think?).
Prefer built in Shims so the technician doesnt have to think much. Want reduce any mistakes or screw ups that might put my life at risk. ( Error in Piston removal or shim sliding off or squeeling due to neglectfull install).

Most said Hawk, then someone said Mintex then a gazillion other suggestions with equal amount of disagreements! I would say most recommend OEMs for this car but they forget to mention a brand name! Are textar/PBS or Dan block OEMs, if so which is the best /worst? Are those cheapies? ( I only get 18K-20k miles on a set of brakes..its common with this car so need to be better quality to last a tad longer). Been buying what dealer gives me which is probably cheap, cheap!

I like how Bentix was split to prevent cracking, how the blue stuff helps the break in process and price was right. Why isnt bentix mentioned much for this car? Any reason it might not be popular for a volvo?
Lots of Questions, just want a good fit, easy install but decent performance so I feel safe. Oh of course, a decent material thats gentle on rotors.
Thank you!!!

What are the specs for the 2010 Volvo XC-60 rims?

gwg0335 — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 00:58:29 GMT

Looking at replacing the wheels on 2010 XC-60 Volvo. Need the specs to buy new rims.

What is the maintenance upkeep cost for an 05 XC90 Volvo. 50,000 miles.

sunrise59 — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 21:13:52 GMT

05 XC90 Volvo 50,000 miles. May purchase from Volvo dealer. Is the cost for this vehicle high?

Just bought a new 09 Volvo XC70 AWD. 1 week later power steering rack assembly or hose replaced. How does this affect value?

volvoownertoo — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:13:08 GMT

New Volvo XC70 AWD had purchased and 1 week later had to have a new power steering rack assembly and hose replace the factory installed one. Our questions are:

Shouldn't the dealer replace our car with a similar one?

Assuming we have no further issues, how does this affect the resale value of this car. Currently has 1000+ miles on it. Bought it at around 100 miles (?).

Is this car safe to drive?

Thanks.

My 2008 Volvo S80 AWD T6 required a new front to rear driveshaft. Has anyone had this problem?

volvomike941 — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:53:35 GMT

The Volvo S80 AWD was 2,000 miles over the 50,000 mile warrantee, therefore it cost me $1,200 for the new driveshaft.

Very little help from the dealer nor Volvo.

Anyone know of any bulletins?

I have a 2003 Volvo XC70. Front tires are bald after 1 month. What's the problem? Thank you for any help!

djannrae — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 12:59:12 GMT

The front tires of my 2003 volvo XC70 are 1 month old Pirelli Scorpions and bald. I have only owned the vehicle for 3 months. I thought the front tires were new when I purchased it but those were bald within a month too. What could cause this to happen?

Thank you for your help with this!

Can my Volvo C50 T5 routinely handle forest service dirt roads?

ellene000 — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 16:11:11 GMT

I live in Arizona, and have discovered there are lots of forest service roads to camping and lakes. The roads are generally in good shape. I am not talking about 4wd roads. The roads sometime have little "wave" bumps (and the faster i go the less i feel them). I am wondering if the suspension and tires should be beefed up or if I should get a small SUV. I like the V50 on paved roads, it is reasonably fuel friendly (if I do not gun it) but it has power if I need it! The run is fine for me (I go a rocket box).

2001 Volvo S60 has frequent bulb failures. Any solutions?

janicecs — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 22:47:41 GMT

My 2001 Volvo S60 has constant bulb failures. all different bulbs. any suggestions for fixing this?

I have a 01 Volvo S-40 with a soft pedal issue. Have changed booster and master cylinder and bled system a lot and no air is coming out.

jbussell — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:22:11 GMT

My 01 Volvo S-40 has soft pedal Have changed master cylinder and booster. Cylinder was leaking and have bled till no air but still soft. Even if you pump it up does not get firm.