Greetings all! I’m a new Volvo owner – just purchased a 2013 S60 T5 AWD Platinum. About to teach my kids to drive, and decided that my 7-passenger Jeep Commander would be an inappropriate first car for them. So I started a search for a used car with these parameters: Small(ish). Not a 7-passenger SUV….
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Never satisfied with customizing my Volvo, I wanted to add interior lights to it since it was something that came in my previous car. This might be Scandinavian sacrilege to some, but with the EX30 coming with illumination, I had to give it a try. Installation Guide + Video: EX30 Lights: My Lights (Brightness boosted…
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Comparing Performance, Comfort, and Everyday Practicality for Today’s Hybrid Drivers In Ramsey and the surrounding pockets of North Jersey, hybrids aren’t just trending—they’re practically suburban dress code. Commutes are long, traffic is real, and fuel prices like to surprise us. That’s why plug-in hybrids have found their sweet spot here. But if you’re going to…
It’s hard to think of another car that’s as safe, stylish, or suped-up as the 2025 Volvo S60. Striking design. Stunning performance capability. Comfort across every inch. These are just a few of the ways this luxury sedan sets itself above the rest. The best place to get a look at the new Volvo…
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Like the title says, I just did a timing belt job on a 2016 V60CC T5 – 5 cyl (B5254). I was trying to get through the job using FCP Euro’s video on a similar engine but found it is…
Hi there. I’ve been lurking for quite awhile now. Figured it was time I posted about my car. I’ve had a love for the Rs for a looooong time and decided to finally try and find one to purchase as a project car and kid hauler last November. I’ve been a car hobbyist for 26iwh…
got mine done today. not programmed yet. tools i used. metal trip popper i used for the side panels. a pliers type would have been better but i don’t have such fanciness. i used the orange thin “bone” tool to make a slot next to the heater controls (from the side) and then slid in…
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So after combing these forums, and going over and over looking for solutions, I decided to bite the bullet and go for doing an aftermarket head unit install in my ’05 VR with the HU850. This one is notoriously tricky, as it has the factory amplifier in it that needs a 6 pin DIN adapter…
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Yes, I was wondering about the MAF correction factor being at 0.88, and how that plays out with the air/fuel mixture. Thinking that maybe there’s an intake leak that cannot be easily detected with the smoke machine. For example, my S40 had negative (~ -10%) long term fuel trim while idling, but when driving, it…
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I preface this by thanking @ProlixArgon for his inspiration and upfront work showing this was possible. Like many P2 owners out there, finding decent replacement seats can be a challenge. Even aftermarket replacement leather can be pricey. So, enter P3 seats. Available with low miles and compatible with P2 frames, with a little bit of…
