Fixing Everything Wrong with My Girlfriend's Volvo V70

Today I'm fixing everything thats wrong with Allison's Volvo V70.

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[bobsykes]

Good move washing the car as the first step. You've basically won the 80/20 rule right there no matter how everything else turns out. The skills you've aquired updating all your own old cars really shows. Amazing work. Cheers, Willem!

[vidarher]

In a world where every car-youtuber is wrenching on supercars and expensive jdm cars its refreshing to see someone working on a regular volvo. Great video! Had the t5 engine in a focus st i once had, great engine.

[buickboy]

Such a satisfying experience when everything works out. Also, those sunset shots look outstanding, not only are you a great photographer, but a videographer as well.

P.S. Just gotta say, I love the vibes this channel offers, no scandal, no stress, and zero BS.

[nate_meador]

I can’t believe I work on these cars for a living and still love your videos. Great angles, great camera work, and super informative. Love your stuff

[NunYurbis]

I've owned two 2005 V70 2.5T with the 210 horsepower engine, one of which I own right now, I love these cars, strong, dependable, comfortable and a TON of capacity.
I've used mine in the far north of Sweden during heavy winters, dealt with it like a finely paved road in summer, and I've used it as a makeshift camper van for traveling through rough roads and terrain throughout Europe, handled it like a dream.

[johnstenlund]

Swede with 10 years experience with p2 chassis. You are doing all the right things. The oil change for the gearbox is very important because the valves can gunk up and you eventually can experience harsh gear changes and you may have to change the whole gearbox.

Volvo says to change the gearbox oil around 4 000km but never more than 5 000km. Depends on driving style. I do around 3 500km to be safe.

Bushings for the engine strut with the two blue poly bushings are great, made a huge difference, I had those too. I would have changed the two mountings because they are a whole bushings themselves. Mine were completely shot and floppy and putting these blue poly bushings is a good cheap fix but can wear these out a bit quicker.

If upper engine mount is shot, the lowest engine mount will also be worn out. They counteract each other. Definitely have a look on the right engine mount, the one that is the most pesky to get to if needed to be changed.

Small thing, but the spark plugs do not have the right tip. Check Volvos original spark plugs. I changed mine to original and the engine became just a tiny bit more smoother, but mostly it’s for fuel efficiency.

Great job. If you have further questions just send a dm.😊

[FluePeak]

A tip, dont do poly bushings on the engine. It reduces the comfort of the vehicle quite significanlty. Get OEM it will be better.

[linusandhiscamera]

These videos are so therapeutic. I don't even know anything about fixing cars but I love these!!

[scoobtay]

First video I've checked on this channel, killer quality and good vibes all around. Great work for your lady!

[gradymitchell]

Cleanest oil plug removal I've ever seen, subbed for that alone

[MelancholicSaiko]

keeping the p2 platform alive on this channel, simple repairs is beyond enough for me, great job man

[yeetgor]

Dude your videos are super relaxing, I love watching them after a long hard day. Great work!

[GlennLaycock]

You are extremely good at doing these repairs and knowing what to be doing. Calm, organized ... very good.

[FGX]

I’m new to your channel but have been owning a 2004 v70 for 16 years now and fixing all the stuffs by myself I just feel the need to walk down into the garage and work on the car !! Really good videos, and as said in the comments it’s quite smooth easy and calming !! By the way the torque to specs tip is a good one ! thanks !

[AndorRadnai]

A white, late second gen!!
My mother has seen one a few weeks ago, and I was completely shocked as I had never even seen pictures of it in that colour, and now I get recommended this..! How brilliant is that!?!?
And it’s absolutely beautiful!

[villesimila]

Great video Willem! I find it amusing, that we share the same passion for analog photography and Volvo’s 😁 Keep up the great content on both channels!

[paulcombes]

Great work . Your doing a meticulous job and obviously love these great cars . One comment below mentions NOT using urethane bushes . From my experience, I agree with the comment . Using Urethane bushes may be ok on a race track where there are smoother surfaces, however they tend to wear out other components over time .
I am in Australia and once fully fitted out my immaculate car with urethane . I regret doing so because it ended up a rattle trap and actually cracked the windscreen . Never again .
However, your an inspiration for us older 'home mechanics' .

[brianlaws]

Great job. I've had one for 12yrs. Nothing better I've looked. Your fortunate to have a great garage Thank you for the Video

[jakoberiksen]

Really nice to see how you fixed the top bearings on the shocks, now I know what those spring tools are for :) I was hoping you would buff up the headlights as well, also because i'm curious to see how that's done properly. This is my new chill zone looking forward to see more 😌

[BP-xedw]

I didn't know.. I only know you from photography channel and always watch you. Long time motorcycle and car enthusiast. Great channel. This came as a pleasant surprise. Keep up the great work.