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do you have to run the car on optimax or bp ultimate fuel or is it ok to use as my pal calls it lawnmower fuel (unleaded) thanks....john

thinking of getting one for my 850 t5 the car has done 144.ooo miles is this still ok to chip at this milage ,my 2 pals chipped there imprezas and within 2 months both needed new bottom ends could...

hi everybody my engine management light keeps coming on took a note of the fault code...2 3 2.. long term fuel mixture too weak or too rich at idle,i think the car is running rich by the look of the...

hi everyone im going to fit a new anti-roll bar to my 850 t5 saloon on saturday hopefully . i have looked up the user manual and as always looks quite hard , also do i have to renew all the bolts,...

same happened to my car ,i changed the thermostat and its fine now,it could also be an air lock,start up car when cold with the expansion tank lid off ,and rev up a few times and watch for the water...

hi everybody ,was getting new exhaust fitted and the guy noticed that my anti roll bar was slack,went under and had a look ,i was able to pull the bar towards the front of the car at the exhaust...

how much was it in pounds alan, also my car is an 1995 t5, which turbo do i have do you know?

with the death of my 850 t5 saloon exhaust a stainless steel system is what im looking for anybody know where to get one and around how much...........cheers .....john

my t5 is the same colour as yours, the bumpers are light grey now and i would like them darker, somebody ran up my arse two years ago, and the repair shop must have painted the back bumper ,as it...

thanks everybody for their input on yesterdays question .do any of you know if there is a way to test the bearings for wear?

sounds like one of my front bearings is done , says in workshop manual these are supposed to last the cars lifetime is this true, has anybody had to change theres?.........850 t5

i only got a third of the way down and i was totaly lost it, said basic info , but im no to clever,im using gtx magnatec full synthetic 10 40 in my 850 t5 is that ok or is disaster looming?:mad111:

:banana: i have been told the lambada sensor does not do anything at high rpm by the bosch sales rep who supplies them to local garage:banana:

yes the front struts were done in a volvo garage, was just talking to my pal about the back end when i fitted the rear shocks i tightened the centre bolt right up until it was tight, is that right it...

not too clever in that department i will get a pal to post a photo on site

just fitted bilstine shocks all round the front of my 850 t5 saloon used to sit low ie the tyres were about 15mm under the wheel arch with the new struts it has lifted the front end up so it matched...

i had the same problem it was the lambada sensor also called the 02 sensor its on the exhaust it might not come up sa a fault code as they start to slow down as they get older you can get one from...

update on noise its more of a creaking sound when im driving , i have done both drop links last week, should the top of the strut under the bonnet below the nut there is like a round spacer with lips...

got mine done at a local garage £90 supplied and fitted

im getting strange noises from the front drivers side of my 850t5 its sounds sometimes like metal to metal rubbing as if a rubber bush was done .checked out underneath could not see anything it only...

is that photo part of the volvo you own?

top row of lights on the far right hand side as you look at dash is abs light

there is no debate a dump valve does not give any performance enhancement to a t5 but there is no harm in fitting one if you like the noise,was not saying that you know nothing about t5s i was...

as i have said i have one on my 850 t5 every gearchange is a pleasure, its each to their own,most of the negative comments fit in with the boaring old woolie jumper volvo drivers which people who...

I Have One On My 850 T5 Just Make Sure You Get The Right One Because Of The Soundproofing On The T5 You Will Have To Put The Window Down To Hear The Pppppppssssss Noise Sounds Good Outside The Car So...