20 Most Recent 2003 Volvo S40 - Page 6 Questions & Answers

IT IS USUALLLY UNDER THE CAR UNDER RIGHT SIDE NEAR REAR WHEEL AND IT IS A CANISTER AND YOU HAVE TO DE-PRESSURIZE FUEL SYSTEM AND MAKE SUE YOU PUT THE ARROW OF DIRECTION ON FUEL FILTHER THE RIGHT WAY

It is underneath near the oil pan. Not really a filter, but the cover to the filter. Should be a black round looking thing. Remove this, and the paper filter element is inside. Be careful not to crack or damage the cover.

ok, this should be pretty basic but if you have any doubts buy a repair manual for your car from auto zone or checker or wherever you shop.
first off buy the new filter and the oil, that filter should look very similar to the one that is on your car, although keep in mind that the color and sometimes even shape can be a little different, but you have a basic idea of what to look for.
the oil filter will be on the motor itself, as well as the drain plug, usually both are easier to access from underneath the car.  remove the oil filter counter-clockwise, some oil will leak out at this point and may be hot, so be careful, this may require a tool depending on how tight it is, the tool is usually relatively cheap.  NEVER use an oil filter tool to tighten your filter, it is only for removal and may damage the filter adapter, when you put the new filter on tighten it as much as you can with just your hands, this should be plenty tight. you will also need a drain pan, preferrably sealable so you can take it with you when it is full to be dumped (usually checker/auto zone will have an oil dump). 
next loosen and take out the drain plug, this will be on the bottom of the oil pan, which is the bottom part of the motor itself.  when the oil stops (or reduces to a very fine flow being almost all gone), put the drain plug back in and tighten it down.  add 3 or 4  quarts of oil, start the car and let it run for 15 to 20 seconds, this will fill up the oil filter, then check the oil and add as needed.
hope this helps.

its easy do thiers 4 of them thy push on to ur spark plugs 2 scews hold them in place disconect the leeds going on to the coil one by one then pull out and put in ur new one's

check your mass meter and air filter

it's on the range

you probably have air on the lines or the brake booster is bad.
try purging out the lines first and see if that helps

yes it won't hurt a thing. it's essentially the same thing. i use it in every vehicle i've ever worked on or owned and it works just as good. ask any good mechanic.

Its really easy... open the hood... looking back toward the car, its at the front of the engine, left hand side near the top... you'll see the hose coming out.. its held in with 2 large torx screws... make sure you change the rubber seal around the thermostat when you remove it.. also be aware some antifreeze will leak out.. so take proper precautions.. don't do it when the car's hot.. difficulty 1/10.. easier than an oil change.

Volvo is a good car. if you maintain you volvo by changing the oil on time, maybe after every month according to how you drive and changing you fuel filter, using 93 grade fuel or 89. I advice you to keep your volve. do your oil change on time don't wait until three to five months before changing your oil and don't use poor fuel (87) grade. change your tranmission oil after 18 months then your volvo is yours for life.

just call nearby volvo with your vin number and they will give you the code.

hi jim,

you need to open the door panel, after removing the panel, raise up your window completely and you can see the nuts or bolts that are holding your door handle.

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If the hose clamps onto the rack & pinion,get a new clamp (replace the hose too,its probably worn)Reinstall it.fill the p/s resovoir,start the car (when the fluid gets low,add more fluid)It will make moaning noises.Just make sure the new hose isnt leaking.Turn the steering wheel back & forth a few times,top off the fluid,turn the wheel again,you should be ok.If the hose bolts on to the pump,you will need to change the hose with a wrench.(fluid replacement is the same way.

the fuel pump relay is up under the drivers pedals right hand side white relay, only thing is it wont be the relay thats at fault, it will either be the intank fuel pump/sender, or a loose terminal on the connector on the pump/sender under the black square panel under the rear seat base, under carpet, unfortunately it all comes as one unit. {worked for kings volvo dealer for 13 years} ade.

You may be able to call the service dept and get the number.  I remember just visiting the dealer to get mine.  My car was bought used so don't know if the code was in the original paperwork.

The rods are held to the crankshaft by and end cap with 2 very strong 10 mm bolts and nuts, these are made from really tough steel, what can make a rod fail, well a loose end cap will quickly destroy and often break a rod, over reeving the engine is the most common cause, also a burned out bearing, any thing that causes the rod to exceed it structural design specs will make it fail.

look for a reverse switch on the transmission
it might not be giving power to the lights

if you have over 125k miles on it chances are your about time for a new catalytic convertor... can cause a rotten burnt smell... lack of power.. and even a stall... or no start

crisco cooking oil... JUST KIDDING... on a serious note as far as i know any power steering fluid except for what's specified for honda's... they use a lower pressure fluid ...

Hello. Remove your car's air filter by 'releasing 2 metal clasps on the air filter box and remove air filter. 3-4 bolts are under the air filter. Disconnect/release clamps and lift out air filter box. Good luck and keep me informed; if you want to.