I’m parting ways with my ’08 xc90 v8. It is a what I call “light version” Executive : soft leather, sapele wood, mirror covers, pillar trims with badges, 19″ Galatheas. Ember black colored body (very dark brown), with sandstone beige interior. 115000 miles.I believe I’m third owner. First sold in Oregon, currently registered and located…
Hey everyone, I mostly lurk and post in Facebook groups these days, but I find myself coming back to this forum for those nuggets of ancient Volvo wisdom that seem to have vanished everywhere else. I figured it’s time to start documenting my own C30 experiences here. Maybe it’ll help someone down the line. Fair…
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New Wheel Options With A Design Upgrade Between Route 17 traffic, Ridgewood school drop-offs, and endless Costco runs, driving in North Jersey can feel like a full-time job. It’s loud. It’s unpredictable. It’s full of potholes and last-minute exits. You don’t need more horsepower—you need more peace. That’s where the 2026 Volvo XC60 steps in….
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For families who juggle everything—and expect their SUV to do the same. Between back-to-back errands, unpredictable weather, and parking battles at every turn, North Jersey drivers know the value of a car that’s more than just transportation—it’s a co-pilot. That’s why the 2026 Volvo XC90 hits differently. It’s the SUV that understands your grind. The…
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Recently bought a 2014 XC90, and some of the buttons on the HVAC control and head unit were peeling. I wonder if some cigarette lighter accessory got extremely hot, or if it was the kind of crazy reflection and concentration of light that can melt your vinyl siding hitting this edge. This post suggested that…
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I think I’ve gathered the appropriate part numbers from much of the reading I’ve done on the site with very few posts specifically identifying the actual part numbers. I’m surmizing there are not many going to either, instead, sticking to OEM in most cases. Most of my searches surrounding Bilstein’s of course advise that they…
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Volvo Cars has launched Abbey Road Studios Mode, a sound technology designed to capture the essence of the iconic recording studio’s unique environment. Following the announcement of the mode last year, it is now debuting in all Volvo EX90 cars fitted with the optional Bowers & Wilkins High Fidelity Audio system, free of charge via an…
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Good day/evening to everyone and I really thank and appreciate you for your time for reading this and helping me in advance! As you can tell from my username, I have minimal knowledge of cars and hope you can be patient with me! I am looking at getting my first car Volvo, which is a…
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Hi Guys, Just finished the same job. PITA indeed! I think the Volvo adage of “if it’s difficult, you’re doing it wrong” doesn’t apply here. Maybe because it’s a yamaha engine? Angle Gear Oil Change Procedure – 2007 V8 Sport Standard Disclaimer…I’m slight of frame. If you’re built like a linebacker, YMMV with the below….
Happy Holidays everyone! Since there will be a lot of info down below, some of which may be unnecessary, there is a TLDR at the bottom. I just wanted to give credit where credit is due and fully explain things for people who care. Also mods, if this isn’t allowed here, please move Over my…
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