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Q: Can Volvos be fixed at any auto parts shop?
Will auto parts shops fix Volvos or would I have to take the car to a volvo dealership to get it fixed? And if the auto parts shop would fix it, would cost more to fix than an american car?

A: Volvos are amongst the most repairable cars on the road, but it does not pay to take one to a generic shop. More often then not these people are not familiar with them and they try to fit some generic "jobber" parts which never fit quite right and will cause you trouble down the line. I wouldn't even take one for an oil change where they don't use genuine Volvo oil filters (Mann, Bosch, Valeo are ok, too). I'm not exagerating: cut open a Volvo filter & a Fram or Wix or whatever filter and you will see the difference. With Volvo's it is well worth it to seek knowledgeable specialized service. This does not mean, however, that you should take it to a dealership. There are lots of independent Volvo shops around. Find one you like and you and your Volvo will be very happy together for a very long time.

Q: Does Napa Auto Parts sell commercial truck parts?
A full line, for trucks like Kenworth and Volvo?

A: Yes they do, not all have the parts in stock but they can order them for you!

Q: is volvo s60 are easy to maintain?
can you get parts that can be put into an s60 from an auto parts store? example: light bulbs for headlights, windsheild wipers,etc. can you change the oil by your self? do all maintenance services have to be done at a volvo dealership with volvo genuine parts. please only volvo owners answer this question unless you know a volvo owner or a former owner.

A: You should be able to find most parts on a well stocked auto store, - bulbs, wiper rubbers, etc. If you are not using a Volvo original bulb, you may have to replace both sides at a time because very slight wattage differences may not eliminate your "bulb warning" message on your dashboard. I recommend you use a synthetic oil or synthetic blend especially if your car is a turbo. Your S60 will need about 5.5 litres. You will need to select the correct oil viscosity according to your outside temperature. The viscosity of Volvo's OEM oil is SAE 0W-30 or SAE 5W-30 Most dealers are equipped with VCT2000 or similar which interfaces the car's computer with VADIS or VIDA. It can pull codes to tell you exactly whats wrong with the car...sometimes even before the fault occurs. It will also match your vehicle VIN to see if there are any recalls or requirements for any software upgrades. Here is a summary of the service program according to VADIS but most dealers have like a checklist for like around every 6k miles (or 10k kilometers) essentially halving the intervals listed below. Every 12k - Auto gear box control - check - Handbrake - check + adjust - Exterior Lighting - Washer / wipers windshield & headlamp - engine - check for leaks - gearbox - check for leaks - Engine oil / oil filter - drain & replace - wheels / tyres - check for wear n damage - Drive shaft -check the play / rubber bellows - brake pads / disc - minimum 0.12" front / 0.08" back - brake lines, filter, fuel filter - check - brake fluid, power steering fluid, washer fluid, coolant - battery - check - replace passenger compartment filter - reset Service Reminder (Ignition position I, then press & hold odometer reset button, Ignition position II) Every 24k - replace brake fluid Every 36k - Gas lines - check for leak, damage, corrosion - replace spark plugs - air cleaner Every 48k - top up gearbox fluid (I suggest you replace fluid) ATF Dexron III (G) Every 96k or 10 years - replace timing belt, belt tensioner, aux belt - replace fuel filter Every 120k or 10 years - SRS inspection ....and last but not least "Test Drive"

Q: where might I find free auto repair manuals and illustrations?
I'm repairing the brakes on my 92 volvo and I think a screw, I think called the brake assembly screw, is stuck or frozen and the other the tread is stripped and I need to replace them. It has a spring around it and it's one screw that screws down into another. I put the pads on the passenger side already. I need an illustration to find what to ask for at the auto parts shop.

A: well aint that some sh*t. ha, my husband was looking for the same thing. You can go to your local library

Q: Who sells rebuild kits for Volvo AW 70 automatic transmissions?
I need to find a place to get a master or deluxe master rebuild kit for a aisian warner aw70 automatic transmission. I know there is a kit available at my local auto parts giant, but it is too expensive and might not be the right one. I need a good kit and I would also like to find valve body gaskets/kit too. I just finished automatic transmission class in my auto tech program and I want to get started rebuilding. Someone please help. Thanks, Kennio

A: Find out the exact kit number and who manufactures it, then search for it on Yahoo! Shopping.

Q: Do I need to use official Volvo snow chains on my V50?
I only need them occasionally so do I spend $300 for a pair from Volvo or can I get a decent wire pair from the auto parts store?

A: no

Q: How much should it cost to replace the fuel pump on my 1992 Volvo 740 Turbo Wagon?
I just had a full 120,000 mile tuneup and timing belt replaced about 10 days ago. Two days later I noticed the smell of gas and a day after that I noticed my car was leaking about a half quart of oil per day. I took my car to the nearest Volvo mechanic, which is not the same dealership I did the service at (Bill Kidd's Volvo in Timonium, MD). The new Volvo mechanic (Scandinavian Auto in Rockville, MD) is claiming I need a new fuel pump and will not be able to see why my oil is leaking until they do this service for safety reasons. When I had the tuneup done at Bill Kidd's, they had torn the fuel line (I believe) and replaced it. Now I am stuck here as to what I should do. Can someone please help me out? Of course, I believe that Bill Kidd's must be responsible for the improper installation of some parts for all of this to happen within two days of my getting the car back! This is costing me all kinds of money and a huge headache. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks, Steve

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Q: How much should this Repair to my Volvo Wagon Cost? Volvo 740 Wagon?
I just had a full 120,000 mile tuneup and timing belt replaced about 10 days ago. Two days later I noticed the smell of gas and a day after that I noticed my car was leaking about a half quart of oil per day. I took my car to the nearest Volvo mechanic, which is not the same dealership I did the service at (Bill Kidd's Volvo in Timonium, MD). The new Volvo mechanic (Scandinavian Auto in Rockville, MD) is claiming I need a new fuel pump and will not be able to see why my oil is leaking until they do this service for safety reasons. When I had the tuneup done at Bill Kidd's, they had replaced fuel pipe. Now I am stuck here as to what I should do. Can someone please help me out? Of course, I believe that Bill Kidd's must be responsible for the improper installation of some parts for all of this to happen within two days of my getting the car back! I have invested over $2,000 in repairs, so I just need to figure out what is reasonable for this work.

A: Bill Kidd's Volvo is fully responsible for any and all work they performed DO NOT pay someone else to fix their shotty work and you shouldn't be expected to pay one red cent for their incompetence

Q: 1995 Volvo 940 Tune Up?
Time to do a tune-up on the old Volvo. It's a '95 940 non-turbo 2.3L US model. The distributor cap is mounted behind the motor, not next to it. Apparently to buy the correct distributor cap and rotor button I need to know if the car has a Rex or Regina system. I have no clue and don't know how to tell. So can someone clarify for me the difference between Rex and Regina? I've made 3 trips to Advance Auto Parts and Autozone and they haven't been any help in clarifying this for me. They have all said they don't have the caps and rotors in stock, so I'd have to order them. I don't want to waste time and money ordering the wrong parts. They are expensive!

A: You have a Bosch system. It's very simple to see the different. Regina has a rectangular coil, Bosch has a round one. Go to my www.carsinflorida.com site and click on the Parts link. They have the right things for a low price. Other wise you must have bad luck with Advance. I use to find everything for my Volvo.

Q: Where can I buy a replacement gas tank as mine is leaking. It is for a 1995 850 Volvo Station Wagon.?
I have already checked many of the auto stores on-line as well as pull-a-part and no luck.

A: Take your car to a local Volvo dealer and ask if your car is covered by the gas tank recall. If it is covered you should be able to get a new tank at no charge installed.

Q: Question about a 1988 Volvo 740?
I just got the car Saturday. When we left the seller's home the right brake light and the middle one in the window were working and the left bottom light was out. Today when we were looking at the car again we noticed that ALL of the brake lights are out. So we went to the auto parts store and bought bulbs thinking it just needed bulbs, but that didn't fix the problem. We have no brake lights. Any suggestions as to what the problem could be? All help is MUCH appreciated!!!!

A: A fuse is possible, but judging by the way the lights went out, I would lean toward a wiring harness. Volvos are notorious for the wiring harnesses getting corroded and causing a "bulb failure". If it were a fuse or a relay, they would have gone out together. I bet when you drove the car home, the vibrations from the drive shook the connections loose from the faulty harness.

Q: Do you have questions about the big 3 auto makers?
The debate over aid to the Detroit-based automakers is awash with half-truths and misrepresentations that are endlessly repeated by everyone from members of Congress to journalists. Here are six myths about the companies and their vehicles, and the reality in each case. Myth No. 1 Nobody buys their vehicles. Reality General Motors Corp., Ford Motor Co. and Chrysler LLC sold 8.5 million vehicles in the United States last year and millions more around the world. GM outsold Toyota by about 1.2 million vehicles in the United States last year and holds a U.S. lead over Toyota of about 560,000 so far this year. Globally, GM in 2007 remained the world's largest automaker, selling 9,369,524 vehicles worldwide -- about 3,000 more than Toyota. Ford outsold Honda by about 850,000 and Nissan by more than 1.3 million vehicles in the United States last year. Chrysler sold more vehicles here than Nissan and Hyundai combined in 2007 and so far this year. Myth No. 2 They build unreliable junk. Reality The creaky, leaky vehicles of the 1980s and '90s are long gone. Consumer Reports recently found that "Ford's reliability is now on par with good Japanese automakers." The independent J.D. Power Initial Quality Study scored Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Ford, GMC, Mercury, Pontiac and Lincoln brands' overall quality as high or higher than that of Acura, Audi, BMW, Honda, Nissan, Scion, Volkswagen and Volvo. Power rated the Chevrolet Malibu the highest-quality midsize sedan. Both the Malibu and Ford Fusion scored better than the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry. Myth No. 3 They build gas-guzzlers. Reality All of the Detroit Three build midsize sedans the Environmental Protection Agency rates at 29-33 miles per gallon on the highway. The most fuel-efficient Chevrolet Malibu gets 33 m.p.g. on the highway, 2 m.p.g. better than the best Honda Accord. The most fuel-efficient Ford Focus has the same highway fuel economy ratings as the most efficient Toyota Corolla. The most fuel-efficient Chevrolet Cobalt has the same city fuel economy and better highway fuel economy than the most efficient non-hybrid Honda Civic. A recent study by Edmunds.com found that the Chevrolet Aveo subcompact is the least expensive car to buy and operate. Myth No. 4 They already got a $25-billion bailout. Reality None of that money has been lent out and may not be for more than a year. In addition, it can, by law, be used only to invest in future vehicles and technology, so it has no effect on the shortage of operating cash the companies face because of the economic slowdown that's killing them now. Myth No. 5 GM, Ford and Chrysler are idiots for investing in pickups and SUVs. Reality The domestic companies' lineup has been truck-heavy, but Toyota, Nissan, Mercedes-Benz and BMW have all spent billions of dollars on pickups and SUVs because trucks are a large and historically profitable part of the auto industry. The most fuel-efficient full-size pickups from GM, Ford and Chrysler all have higher EPA fuel economy ratings than Toyota and Nissan's full-size pickups. Myth No. 6 They don't build hybrids. Reality The Detroit Three got into the hybrid business late, but Ford and GM each now offers more hybrid models than Honda or Nissan, with several more due to hit the road in early 2009. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.549 / Virus Database: 270.9.4/1792 - Release Date: 16/11/2008 10:04 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- People working for the foreign car makers,ie: Honda, Camry,Toyota etc.. in Canada and the United States makes the same wage as those working for the big 3 automakers. 60% of parts made for foreign cars are made in the same factory that also supplies the big 3. if the big 3 go down so will the part companys. The foriegn automakers are struggling too, Toyato has asked and recieved help from the Japanese goverment, the european goverment have also given money to their auto sector. The many problem is that the Foreign market is not opened to North American investement. they can flood our market but we are not allowed into their market. As for the greed of the union workers,why are they being blamed for making a decent wage, they have given up so much already. In Canada alone the CAW has given concessions that will save $900 million dollars over the next 3 years. They are working longer hours, have given up benifits and get laid off for weeks when it's not going good. But the bosses still get huge bonuses they should be asked to get their salaries but no bonuses until the auto sector is back on it's feet. I haven't heard of any bank tellers being asked to take a cut in pay for the banks bail out. and I wouldn't want them too.

A: Yes I Do. Please Correct Me If Im Wrong.

Q: Can you name four or more myths about the American auto industry?
Here are a few misconceptions, cleared up. You can read Albom’s column at www.freep.com/article/20081123/COL01/811... Detroit Free Press Exposes Six Myths About Domestic Automakers The November 17, 2008, issue of the Detroit Free Press ran an interesting article about six domestic automaker myths that linger in the minds of consumers: “The debate over aid to the Detroit-based automakers is awash with half-truths and misrepresentations that are endlessly repeated by everyone from members of Congress to journalists. Here are six myths about the companies and their vehicles, and the reality in each case. Myth 1: Nobody buys their vehicles. Reality: General Motors, Ford and Chrysler sold 8.5 million vehicles in the United States last year and millions more around the world. GM outsold Toyota by about 1.2 million vehicles in the United States last year and holds a U.S. lead over Toyota of about 650,000 so far this year. Globally, GM in 2007 remained the world’s largest automaker, selling 9,369,524 vehicles worldwide -- about 3,000 more than Toyota. Myth 2: They build unreliable junk. Reality: The independent J.D. Power Initial Quality Study scored Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Ford, GMC, Mercury, Pontiac and Lincoln brands’ overall quality as high or higher than that of Acura, Audi, BMW, Honda, Nissan, Scion, Volkswagen and Volvo. Power rated the Chevrolet Malibu the highest-quality midsize sedan. Both the Malibu and Ford Fusion scored better than the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry. Myth 3: They build gas-guzzlers. Reality: All of the Detroit Three build midsize sedans the Environmental Protection Agency rates at 29-33 miles per gallon on the highway. The most fuel-efficient Chevrolet Malibu gets 33 mpg on the highway, 2 mpg better than the best Honda Accord. The most fuel-efficient Chevrolet Cobalt has the same city fuel economy and better highway fuel economy than the most efficient non-hybrid Honda Civic. Myth 4: They already got a $25-billion bailout. Reality: None of that money has been lent out and may not be for more than a year. In addition, it can, by law, be used only to invest in future vehicles and technology, so it has no effect on the shortage of operating cash the companies face because of the economic slowdown that’s killing them now. Myth 5: GM, Ford and Chrysler are idiots for investing in pickups and SUVs. Reality: The domestic companies’ lineup has been truck-heavy, but Toyota, Nissan, Mercedes-Benz and BMW have all spent billions of dollars on pickups and SUVs because trucks are a large and historically profitable part of the auto industry. The most fuel-efficient full-size pickups from GM, Ford and Chrysler all have higher EPA fuel economy ratings than Toyota and Nissan’s full-size pickups. Myth 6: They don’t build hybrids. Reality: The Detroit Three got into the hybrid business late, but Ford and GM each now offers more hybrid models than Honda or Nissan, with several more due to hit the road in early 2009. This info was excerpted from a much longer email that is too big for AY.com Peace.

A: 1. They are too big to fail 2. The rates they pay to labor are competitive 3. They should be bailed out at the expense of better competitors. 4. They are not a prime candidate for a Chapter 11 reorganization.

Q: Driving on a spare tire?
I got a flat tire Saturday and am now driving around on my donut spare. I plan on going to an auto parts yard to get the new tire and a new rim next Saturday because I work during the week. I have to drive about 10 mike each way to work and I might need to go to the store or something until there so I may be driving about 125 mile on this spare until Saturday. Can the spare handle that mileage, it’s about ½ the with of a normal tire. My car is a Volvo.

A: Other people has posted higher speeds, but with safety in mind, I would not go faster than 35 mph on a doughnut. They are designed to be light and small and they sit under your car or in your trunk and get old. Replace as soon as you can, there is nothing more embarrassing than having your spare go flat as well. Good luck

Q: replacing front windshield 1986 volvo 740?
ok guys/girls this is a 2 part question. first of all i need to know how to remove a used windshield from a junkyard 740 volvo WITHOUT cracking it so i may install it in my car.(perticulary the removal of the urathane adhesive) and the second part is how do u replace the windshield if anyone can "walk" me through this procedure so to speak plse any advice would help since replacement is near 500 bucks and if i can atleast get a used one out its only 50 for an auto glass shop to do the labor thanks geoff_geoff_walker@yahoo.com

A: okay cheapo here goes. First go to a junk yard and get the windshield. they should have one laying around and it will be relatively inexpensive. No more than $100 bux alright? Then Inspect it and make sure the edges are clean of all rubber insulation and debris. Second.- and here's where you can be cheap and smart at the same time. Okay- you need a coat wire hanger. straighten it out. Sharpen a point on one end and heat this point up with a lighter or torch whatever. then.. after it glows red hot you insert it into the rubber molding between the windshield and the sheet metal. Now the other end of wirehanger you are gonna attach a thinner standard copper wire. you are now gonna pull the wire hanger clear across to the other side making sure you thread the rubber molding. Now it gets fun . you move the wire back and forth back and forth and so on ....until you go completely around the entire windshield. You may need a real long wire to do this and you might ask someone to help you if you need to but you can do this by yourself since I did this also. Do not attempt to lift the windshield until you finish tracing the whole thing. okay. when you are finished tracing it gently push the windshield from the inside out.Be Careful !! Its real heavy. Now you can throw that one out and install the new one. But first make sure you remove all the excess rubber and adhesive and debris. Then you want to sand the groove a little taking off a little rust, paint, or dirt. Blow the dirt off and go get your self a new rubber molding and some industrial waterproff adhesive.APPLY the waterproof adhesive stuff and let it dry a little like two minutes. Put the new molding around the new windshield it should fit nice and snug. GENTLY LOWER THE Windshield and place it in its space. Press it into the adhesive in and should be able almost to snap it in the slot. Once its in and its tight you may have to apply anothet bit of that sealant stuff just to make sure it don't leak. Apply thourughly cause at sixty miles an hour in the rain you don't want no whistle or leak. Now when you're sure it set and its nice and dry go ahead and put the stainless cover molding back on Take it to a car wash or hose the beast down to see if leaks. If it doesnt which it shouldnt, Congratulations!!! If it leaks take the stainless cover off and apply more sealant around the outside of the windshield. Apply some on the inside of the windshield too. That should take care of it. Good luck. It worked on my Volvo. I had A 760 Turbo Intercooler.