Best products from r/Volvo

We found 27 comments on r/Volvo discussing the most recommended products. We ran sentiment analysis on each of these comments to determine how redditors feel about different products. We found 94 products and ranked them based on the amount of positive reactions they received. Here are the top 20.

Top comments mentioning products on r/Volvo:

u/prelenque · 1 pointr/Volvo

sounds pretty similar to mine... at 153k now and engine and tranny seem solid still but working through the misc things that are dying.

I will say I’ve been able to do things a tad bit cheaper... i price things out between fcp euro / IPD and then I check Swede speed for cheaper alternatives if people have tried stuff... I replaced the front wheel bearings on mine with aftermarket wheel bearings for around $150 for both and have had good success. You need a press though - so beware, it was pretty time consuming. I did struts and shocks + brakes that day as well. You can do that a bit cheaper as well - FCP Euro for the front struts with Bilsteins ended up reasonably priced and for the back I got KYBs (KYB 741067 AGX Gas Shock based on mynameideasweretaken recommendations and have been pleased. They say they don’t fit, but they definitely do for AWD V50. They won’t be suitable for powered vehicles though I suspect. Ride height is practically stock with them. All in all it was around $350 for all the struts i believe. I did the strut bearings as well.

Next up is the front axles and lower control arms 😒. Those are pricey. I’m taking a gamble and got afternarket ones on advanced auto parts per a mechanic friends recommendation (he replaced a bunch on P1’s and had good results). Ended up being ~$250 for both. If it turns out poorly I’ll update this though... I just couldn’t quite justify the $1000 fcp wanted for them.

I also had my fan blower motor start clicking the other day... at $300 for the part and a days work of labor (it’s deep within the dash) I was less than thrilled with Swedish wagon. Thankfully it stopped clicking but it’s only a matter of time 😞...

u/PrinceXizor · 2 pointsr/Volvo

That's awesome. The guy I'm buying it from said many of the same things. I also didn't realize until your comment that the bluetooth didn't work with music. I bought this for my current car and it's been great, especially since it has an aux input and cigarette lighter hidden in the console. Hopefully it will continue to work.

I'm coming from an impreza so it'll be some nice power and torque. Also lucked out and this one that came up is the 6 speed. Could you tell when the AWD kicks in in the snow? I'm pretty sure it's FWD until it detects traction loss and it'll send power to the rear. The impreza has always been great in the snow so I hope I don't lose much there.

Does yours have the black and white leather interior?

[Swedespeed has some good guides to exhaust systems if you haven't seen them.] (http://forums.swedespeed.com/showthread.php?210962) Long term I'd love to do full exhaust, lowering springs, maybe FMIC and a bigger turbo, and a tune. Make a really great sleeper wagon.

u/CTdashcam · 2 pointsr/Volvo

Your best halogen upgrade will be the Philips Racing Vision. Sylvania Silverstars will produce a whiter light, but no actual increase in brightness. Racing visions will actually be a brighter bulb while maintaining the important things like beam pattern and spread. For $23 you cant go wrong either!

https://www.amazon.com/Philips-RacingVision-Headlight-12972RVS2-Upgrade/dp/B01LWPJF1J/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=h7+racing+vision&qid=1571095270&sr=8-1

u/lavacahacemu · 2 pointsr/Volvo
  1. swedespeed.com like /u/patricknderr mentioned and there's also matt's volvo site which has some how-tos that complement swedespeed's. There's also some good videos from fcpeuro and ipdusa on youtube.

  2. When it came time to replace mine, I was also tempted to go with the cheap ones, but went with a bosch unit from autozone both because I wouldn't trust the cheap ones and becasue it was a bit of a shot in the dark to see if it cleared the code I was getting.

  3. I also have this question, my car only came with a non-fob key and would like to be able to remote-open it, but... I'm not sure if this ability is really $100+

  4. I have the V70 version, same year and model and it comes with CD/Cassette so that's how I do my line-in. I've seen an iphone adapter being sold from IPD (www.ipdusa.com) it's on the expensive side, but you'll be able to keep te stock head if that matters

  5. Like others have said, thermostat, just be aware that you'll need a T-40, I think and as mentioned on most forums, those bolts will be rusted on. Patience, penetrating oil and small impacts are your friends. Also, if replenishing the antifreeze, use volvo fluid or this stuff that's supposed to be equivalent and safe
u/GonadsOfWrath · 1 pointr/Volvo

The product is a H7 bulb base with a H9 burner on that base. So, literally a Frankenstein bulb, but better.

The H7 base means it will fit anywhere a H7 bulb is taken.

The H9 burner means it puts out 2100 lumens instead of 1450 lumens like a H7.

The projectors on the 2015 S60 means that glare should be contained by the surfeit of lumens.

----

>I have a 940, which could use some better bulbs.

Those take 9004 bulbs, which were designed by Ford (unfortunately). Ford loves cost-cutting, and it designed the 9004 bulb to enable long-life and low system cost. The bulb doubles as both a low and a high beam, which isn't inherently bad. But the implementation here is particularly poor, since the 9004 bulb uses twin-transverse filament. The filaments are side-by-side and essentially block each other from "seeing" the entire headlamp reflector. Each filament is limited to about 50% of the headlamp. As a result, Volvo designed absolute units of headlamps--huge ones--to collect as much light as possible from the 9004 bulb. The 9004 bulb is bandied around as an example of what not to do in many lighting consultancy firms.

Okay, trivia lesson aside, the best 9004s are these:

https://www.amazon.com/Philips-X-tremeVision-Upgrade-Headlight-Vision/dp/B01C5QY6TC

u/atraudes · 2 pointsr/Volvo

Unless you hear bad things about Mevotech I'd say go for it. However, I have some good news, it looks like there's other aftermarket options if that one doesn't pan out:

https://www.amazon.com/Moog-K750150-Stabilizer-Bar-Link/dp/B003YMJJR6

https://www.amazon.com/BECKARNLEY-101-7903-Stabilizer-Link-Kit/dp/B01DLEIB66

https://www.amazon.com/ACDelco-45G20728-Professional-Suspension-Stabilizer/dp/B0049C7Q3O

https://www.amazon.com/ProSteer-Sway-Bar-Link-SL822/dp/B00U1L8KSW

I can't speak to how good any of those options are, but Moog is usually a pretty safe bet. That last one looks like it's the same Mevotech option.

u/omnithrope · 1 pointr/Volvo

Want bluetooth music and hands free headset for calls? Get a this:

http://www.amazon.com/GOgroove-FlexSMART-Bluetooth-Transmitter-Hands-Free/dp/B003PPGOC0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1404246377&sr=8-1&keywords=gogroove+flexsmart+x2

Get a GoGroove FlexSMART.

I have my android set up to connect via BT when I get in the car, and then just use Google Play Music to stream whatever I want over the radio.

Best. Gadget. Ever.

Of course, you're going to get a little degradation of sound due to the FM transmission, but it sounds leagues better than a cassette adapter and allows you to make and receive calls, fast forward/backward, and stop pause your music.

The handsfree calling isn't the best on the other end, but they can hear me and the calls work just fine. I've never had one drop.

No, I don't work for the company... I just love mine. Even has a USB jack to charge your phone while you're using it, or just in the car.

I even have a little app that reads out my texts received over bluetooth, so I get that as well using this.

u/funderstorms · 1 pointr/Volvo

Yeah, I've read far too many frantic forum posts from people with the same sunroof drain problem, I added extensions too.

So far I've used a Shop Vac on the top and it does continue to pull out water, but when I take off the door sill and stuff a few fingers under the carpet the foam is still super soaked and don't see a vac getting it 100% dry.

I bought one of these too (http://www.amazon.com/Barr-FG01K-10-5oz-DampRid-Refresher/dp/B000UGTLWC/ref=pd_sim_hi_6?ie=UTF8&refRID=1H8JFV26RJMXSX3GEGXM) and leave it in the car at all times but it's not warm enough yet (and wont be for a few months) to get the kind of evaporation they need to get the moisture into the air from the foam.

Thanks for the help and suggestions!

u/hatefacelives · 7 pointsr/Volvo

Looks great. I recommend Forever Black trim dye. It'll make any faded trim pieces look like new and doesn't wash off like other products. I used it on my sun bleached XC70 trim with excellent results.

https://www.amazon.com/Forever-Bumper-Improved-Formula-Larger/dp/B00FIU54BW/

u/volvobro · 1 pointr/Volvo

Thanks for the response.
Perhaps I will go for a smaller downpipe... although I am planning on doing more engine upgrades in the future.
I'm now also thinking of purchasing this magnaflow cat, especially if the stock one is restrictive as you said.
I guess I will also look for a resonator. Any recommendations for a good quality one?
I've got a good shop in mind. Looks like I'll also be bringing the parts!

u/cruzweb · 1 pointr/Volvo

I'm thinking maybe $30 in labor, not the part.

What I plan on doing in the future is just buying one on amazon (like this, which fits my s80 https://www.amazon.com/CF10435-Fresh-Breeze-Filter-Hammer/dp/B00GYTEA9S/ref=sr_1_3?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1499808116&vehicle=2008-27-147-216--1-6-6-8966--1-1-5003--1-0&sr=1-3&ymm=2008%3Avolvo%3As80&keywords=cabin+air+filter) that I know will fit and then whenever I get an oil change done at a place that will also check / replace the cabin filter (Valvoline, Firestone, etc. will all do this) have one one hand that they can replace it with if it needs replacing. I don't know if Volvos have a standard size cabin air filter that most places on hand, I just know that the engine air filters the oil change places always tell me that they won't have one that fits.

u/JohnBaggata · 3 pointsr/Volvo

Ignore the bit about sponges, get a wash mit like this one, it’s $4 and your clear-coat will thank you. Besides, in the long run it’ll be cheaper to treat your paint gently rather than pay for paint correction.

Edit: I’ve been living with a 2002 S80 T6 for a year now, so if you need any info regarding the P2 Volvos, hit me up :)

u/leroy_sunset · 6 pointsr/Volvo

Just replace the FPS by yourself. I did it and it was easy, following the excellent writeup in this thread: http://forums.swedespeed.com/showthread.php?154495-How-to-Change-your-Fuel-Pressure-Sensor-on-the-T5-engine

You can buy the part from amazon, $56 - http://www.amazon.com/Standard-Motor-Products-FPS18-Pressure/dp/B005F9IZTO

As for Volvo not recalling this identical part on every car? Welcome to Volvo. They don't recall shit. Millions of Volvos have clogged/leaking sunroof drains, stemming from poor design. Volvo straight up refuses to address the issue and has fought a class-action lawsuit tooth and nail.

u/H_Rix · 3 pointsr/Volvo

They look like 2003-2004 C70 clear headlights, they're around 300-400 $ a piece. Depo makes a cheaper alternative https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IWXUEXU/ref=psdc_318323011_t3_B006OE1J5G

u/The_Still_Man · 1 pointr/Volvo

Whoops, didn't notice you don't have a front plate. (something like this is what I was referring to: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N12ZYSD/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
The harness would be for wiring the lights (like this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00WMPGLYU/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1)


If you don't want to go that route, better bulbs would be a better option than LEDs. LEDs when not in the correct housing, will throw light everywhere, making it worse for you and other drivers. Most of then are cheap pieces of crap anyway.

u/galactica_pegasus · 1 pointr/Volvo

Mine have been quiet. MUCH better brakes than my previous Acura. The Acura didn't stop as well and had much more of a "pulsing" feeling. The only downside to the Volvo brakes is they do generate a LOT of black brake dust. But just wash your car and it's gone!

If you're getting a squeak when breaking then I'd suggest cleaning and re-lubricating the brake hardware. You can have a shop do this, or if you do it yourself, this is a great lubricant: https://www.amazon.com/Permatex-24125-Ceramic-Extreme-Lubricant/dp/B0018PSASU