Have you ever wondered what might be causing that unsettling play in your Volvo’s steering wheel and contemplated if a replacement of the steering column is necessary? Well, you’re not alone. Steering column issues in Volvo vehicles can be a source of frustration, potentially affecting not only the driving experience but also safety. The Details of Your Steering Column This is a crucial component of your Volvo’s steering system that serves as the link between the steering wheel you hold in your hands and the steering gear, which ultimately controls the direction of your vehicle’s front wheels ..read more

Your Volvo’s timing belt is one of the most important components that ensure smooth operation of your automobile. Although a Volvo’s timing belt may appear to be a simple piece of rubber, it has a complex function. The timing belt can be a chain or a rubber belt with teeth. The timing cover is located in front of the engine, and it conceals the timing belt. The belt turns an engine’s crankshaft and camshaft. When this happens, each cylinder will likely ignite at the right moment. A timing belt maintains the harmonious movement of all the various parts in the engine of your Volvo. Volvo Replace ..read more

When the fuel in the fuel tank of your Volvo is contaminated with debris, these contaminants clog important components of the engine including screens, filters, and the fuel pump itself. This blockage can eventually impede the fuel flow, which may affect the vehicle’s performance significantly especially during acceleration. The fuel pump is in charge of supplying fuel from the gas tank to the engine at the proper pressure for performance requirements. The gasoline pump is engaged and pressured whenever the key is switched on, which can be heard as a low whine or hum. Signs Your Car’s Fuel Pum ..read more

When your Volvo’s suspension system is damaged, you may experience a bumpy ride or notice that one side of your vehicle is lower than the others. While these are the foremost symptoms you will notice with a faulty suspension, some other symptoms may begin to set in if the problem is left unaddressed. It is important to understand what the suspension does to understand the issue better. The suspension system includes your tires, shocks, and struts. It is in charge of keeping your car on the road and maintaining a comfortable ride. There are several causes for this damage, with wear and tear bei ..read more

Volvo is a Swedish luxury automobile manufacturer known for its state-of-the-art technological features. With the many advances in vehicles, this comes with many opportunities for the failure of parts. Volvos may experience failure with the tie rods at some point throughout the life of the vehicle. A tie rod, also known as a tie bar, is a long, bar-shaped structural unit capable of carrying tensile loads. It is designed to hold together and prevent the separation of two parts within your vehicle. In a vehicle, Volvo included, a tie rod is used to connect the steering system to the tire system ..read more

Many Volvos feature an All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system. Note that a two-wheel drive system is either front or rear wheel drive. The car is driven solely by the front or rear wheels, which creates different dynamics in each system. So, an all-wheel drive system is a version of a four-wheel drive. This means all four wheels are driven wheels, although some systems run on two wheels until loss of traction or too little traction is detected, at which point all wheels are driven. It is not necessary to get into the complexity and variances associated with AWD to understand how they are relevant to tra ..read more