Volvo Maintenance Hints for 7xx/9xx

Volvo Maintenance FAQ for 7xx/9xx/90 Cars Editor: Stephen Ringlee

This list was developed for the owners of Volvo 7xx/9xx series cars who are interested in maintenance tips that are not generally available in commercial manuals. It was compiled from Brickboard, Swedishbricks and alt.autos.volvo daily mailing list comments, from the RPR chatboard or from specific websites with useful information. Items which appeared to be of lasting value to 7xx/9xx/90 series owners were excerpted and copied to this file. Sincere thanks to all those who took the time to answer others' questions and contribute to this public discussion. Because these remarks represent contributors' personal opinions, users need to exercise caution about any advice given; indeed, some of the comments are contradictory. This list is current as of 16 Jun 00 and was compiled by Steve Ringlee, who is NOT a consulting mechanic but only recording secretary. While this public domain list may be shared either whole or in part without attribution, it may not be sold or rented. "Volvo" is a registered trademark of Volvo Cars AB and Volvo Cars North America, with worldwide rights, and is used by way of reference only.

Note: If you are having specific driveability problems (no start, poor idle, etc.) with your Volvo, start your search with the Engine Tune and Performance; Symptoms section where many common symptoms are described and diagnosed. Other driveability problems are described in Electrical: Ignition System, Electrical: Engine Sensors, Etc, Engine: Fuel Injection and other areas.

If you need help or consulting advice, first visit the Brickboard Rear-Wheel Drive Forum and post a message. You can reach this at http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/. Another good source of basic help is the Swedishbricks mailing list, found at http://www.swedishbricks.net/contents.html . This is a closed list and requires that you join in order to participate. You will receive good, unbiased advice very quickly at both of these forums. If you have a 200-series car, there is an excellent FAQ by Bob Scheer, now maintained at http://www.swedishbricks.net/contents.html

Your contributions, along with corrections and suggestions, are always welcome. Please send an email to sringlee@hotmail.com (the subject line MUST contain "Volvo") and attach a word processing file if you are submitting a written contribution. Scanned pictures or illustrations are also welcome in any format. To print out an individual file, do it directly from your browser or download the file, save it, then open it in a word processer that can read and print html files.