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June 21, 2017

XC90 Air Conditioning Problems? Read This Before You Pay for a Diagnosis

XC90 air conditioning problems seem to always happen during the time when you need cool air the most: The middle of summer. Which is why I’m writing this post at the very beginning of summer – so that you’re prepared for that unbelievable inconvenience of not …
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June 11, 2017

ETM Reset Procedure for 2004 Volvo XC90

A good friend of mine (who also happens to be a very talented Volvo mechanic) told me that there are instances where a simple ETM reset procedure can help with rough idling, or to simply smooth out roughness after cleaning the throttle. Essentially, the procedure re-calibrates …
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June 6, 2017

That Cheap Volvo XC90? It’s Almost Always the Most Expensive

“I wish there was a simple answer. In my time owning an XC90, I’ve come to find that the cheapest ones to buy are, in general, the most expensive to own.” That was my comment on Facebook in response to this post: “I’m looking at maybe …
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May 26, 2017

Lifetime Replacement Promise from FCP Euro – My First Experience

So there I was, in the middle of a UPS store parking lot in Lewiston, NY – opening parts boxes like it was Christmas in May. Wiper blades. Air filter. Spark plugs. Turbo hose. Coolant reservoir. Oil filler cap gasket. Engine mount. Strut mount nuts and …
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May 24, 2017

Operation 2004 Volvo XC90 Struts: 2017 Edition

My 2004 Volvo XC90 was getting a little crunchy in the front end. Speed bumps, driveways and potholes all made my front end sing a grovly song of worn spring seats, struts and Xc90 strut mounts. And, in case you didn’t know, the roads in Canada …
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May 16, 2017

Bull Bars for Your Volvo XC90? Maybe! Or…just…no.

I know I’ve only owned my 2004 Volvo XC90 for a little over two years, but in those two years, there have been two things I’ve never seen with my own eyes: 1) a bull on a road where I was driving, and: 2) bull bars …
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April 28, 2017

Can it be? A Volvo XC90 Part That was CHEAPER at the Dealership?

I’m usually the first to admit that, when it comes to Volvo XC90 parts, I’m a bit…how do I put this…picky. Yeah that’s a good word. If I need a part that, if it fails, can cause serious damage to the XC90 and passengers, I will …
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April 21, 2017

Common 2004 Volvo XC90 Oil Leak Sources

“Leak” is a bit of a misnomer when it comes to oil and the Volvo XC90 oil leak sources – at least when it comes to my 2004 2.5T, and I know the same theory can be applied to other years and engines as well. I …
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April 19, 2017

Your XC90 Spring Tune Up is More Than Just Under the Hood

Spring has sprung here in the Great White North and that means it’s time to get my 2004 Volvo XC90 2.5T ready for summer. But what exactly does that mean? For me it means changing the winter tires to the summer tires (which you can read …
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