Yesterday my 2018 Volvo got new timing and serpentine belts. I am good at a lot of things but auto repair isn’t one of them. I especially had a difficult time installing the timing belt as the side opposite the tensioner was too loose (one tooth off). I eventually realized that all I had to do was slightly rotate the crank so it would seat in the proper teeth. Problem solved.

I’m glad that it is done but even happier I will never have to do that again. I did promise the car to my grandson when he is old enough to drive in seven years if it even makes it to then. Attached are some photos, including the old parts. Both belts still look like they had a few more years but it is an interference engine so better safe than sorry.

polishing up the 142 a bit, Oslo motorshow next!

First Volvo, first check engine light in Volvo 🫤 past couple weeks, noticed on start up it idled a bit rough/weird. Gonna check the code tonight, hopefully won’t get bad news

The sky was wild tonight! sadly I couldn’t get to my favourite sunset spot in time so I had to stop here and see what I could capture.

in a sea of Mercedes BMW and Audi.. the S90 is a total stand out rolling around the streets. I’m so thankful for this car!

Best move I’ve ever made. She’s a looker.

I think this car has ruined any other car that i have had previously. Ive run about 1000 miles in it in the last week and it felt like nothing, the seats are so comfy

better pics soon! ;)

Got the car a few weeks ago and already managed to curb a wheel. My dumb ass backed into a spot at the back of a parking lot to avoid door dings, then forgot about the curb when pulling out in the dark.

Think I could fix this myself? Doesn’t need to be perfect, just look better than it does now. My main concern is the clear coat or whatever coating is on the wheel. Anyone tackled something like this before, specifically dealing with the coating? Thanks!

Finally upgraded my old Seat Leon to something a little more spicy, gotta say absolutely loving the drive.
Plenty of dog space in the back too !

Hey all, I’ve been really hyper fixated on the P2 XC90 and was wondering how well it does when it comes to going on road trips? I have 99 V70 that is great for road trips but can be a little rough sometimes due to 17 wheels on 215 tires so I’m thinking of getting and XC90 in the near future to pair along with it, preferably a face lifted version with the 3.2 and AWD. I love the thought of having a Volvo V8 but I’m not sure if I’m ready to handle the hassle that comes with maintaining it and don’t even get me started on the early T6 and 2.9 I6 lol. Just wanted some insight as it would become my other daily/roadtrip car and if there’s anything to look for when using one as a roadtrip car.

So Im driving on the highway going 65 and randomly on my speedometer. It says reduce speed or shift up with a blinking check engine light. Im able to slow down and its goes away and for the rest of the drive its fine and I've started the car up still the message nor light are back?

I drive a very low mileage s60 t6 with pretty new tires due to hitting a pothole a few months ago and needing replacement tires. I left work today only to be hit with a tpms light after hitting around 30mph less than a mile away from work. i stopped as soon as it was safe and saw a metal fragment in between the sidewall and tread. when removed its fairly obvious a can opener off of a pocket knife with the handle snapped off . i had been parked for around 8 hours but never felt anything weird before on the way into work which was a 30mile drive today. I am not sure why anyone would do this but also seems like a very unlikely spot to have this get stuck in there/unusual object/spot. the tip is pointed but for running it over to me it doesnt make sense to be pointed down and not up.....

Looking to add to the Volvo family (already own an XC90) and I have been looking at the XC70 and the XC60 and something I don’t get is why the same engine for both 3.0L Turbo have such wildly different reliability ratings. For the 60 it’s considered less reliable but for the 70 it’s considered bullet proof. Why?

Hi all,

I have a 2014 Volvo V40 T5 (5 cylinder engine) and want to upgrade the exhaust to let that proper sound out. It’s a daily car and I don’t want an obnoxious, loud, popping chav-wagon.

Looking at the Swedish OEM+ system in title (under various brands I believe but all made in same factory)

I cannot decide between the Resonated & Non-Resonated (Racepipe) versions.

Is there anyone with experience of these products?

I would like more of the 5 cylinder sound, more exhaust note under acceleration, but concerned that the racepipe would be too loud and make the cabin loud with drone.

Cheers

And do i need to take off the whole roof liner to fix it?

Hey folks! Just found out about an unbelievable issue with my car. I had electrical issues and took the car to the shop and learned that water had leaked into my car and damaged the engines. I saw onljne that this issue existed in some older models, and wanted to see if anyone else ran into the same issue with newer (post 2020) models. Anyone had/heard of this issue?

I was looking at two XC60s, one 2019 and another 2021. The 2021 didn’t have its oil changed until October, 2023 at 8270 miles but after that, it looks like it was changed two more times over the course of 3 months and only about 800 miles. After that looks like it was changed every 7-8k miles and currently has 46k miles

The 2019 one was sold back in June, 2019 and doesn’t show a first oil change until 14,418 miles in June, 2021. After that it looks like it was changed every 9k miles and currently has 48k miles.

Should I steer away from these examples just based on these aspects alone? I haven’t seen either vehicle yet or had an independent inspection done but I just feel these intervals especially on a turbo motor are recipe for sludge and future oil burners. They are both T5s for reference.

They drilled a tiny hole in the seat belt and got the penny out at the Volvo dealership. For free!!

My new to me 2011 V70 R-Design with 120,000miles.

After having my 2014 Skoda Fabia for 5 years, I swapped it for this.

It needs a good polish.

How did I do?

Wanted to share the progress if someone is not aware of the long running project. Stay tuned for a release this year!

The new to us V90 has the connect plus expiring in a few days. We are coming from a Sensus V60 (gone) and a Mach E and we used Car Play exclusively.

I bought a dongle that loads car play wirelessly into the V90 and it works seamlessly about 85% of the time.

I think about just using Google built in but I also hate the idea of spending $120.

What am I giving up if I let Connect Plus go?

Saab finally died so looking into Volvo’s. Ive always heard great things and I drive about 400miles/week so figure this should last a while. I was originally looking for something CPO or a wagon(like everyone else) but they’re a little more pricey than what I’m looking to spend right now. Is this a pull the trigger price or are there concerns? I know people really like the T6, but it looks like there’s also more that can go wrong so I’m not sure if I’d be better off looking for a t5 reliability wise.

https://www.napletonvolvocars.com/used/Volvo/2020-Volvo-S60-for-sale-Shererville-IN-86bbd4b0ac185ca9e7e2cb7f65a2e339.htm?_gl=1\*1pad9cw\*_up\*MQ..\*_gs\*MQ..&gbraid=0AAAAADuohl7oJTzbJgWzHziQ_sFhB2Uuk

I have a 2022 XC60 Rdesign with 21” wheels. I’m looking at Continental Extreme Contact DWS06 tires. I’m in Florida. Thoughts?

Which grille do you like better?