What should I do with my Volvo S40?
Many S40 owners uprate the handling of their cars with sports suspension upgrades as a priority, this will certainly increase your enjoyment of the car. If you set the toe out to 1-1.7 degrees on the front, and add slight negative camber then cornering will radically benefit.
When did the Volvo S40 Turbo come out?
The S40 hit the streets in 1995 and sold well. The range was revised and face lifted in 2004 then subtle refreshed in 2007. The Turbo engines are a dream to work on and offer lots of reward when tuned. We see people wasting money on their S40 doing the wrong mods and then having to start over. Follow our pointers to avoid ruining your car
Do you need an induction kit for a Volvo S40?
Adding an induction kit to most stock engines will see LITTLE LOW END POWER GAIN AT ALL. If you have heavily modified your engine and it’s need for air INCREASES DRAMATICALLY then an induction kit is the answer and will help remove this restriction.
What are Stage 3 mods for Volvo S40?
Typical stage 3 mods often include: Competition cam, Sports gearbox, Internal engine upgrades (pistons/head/valves), Engine balancing, Adding or upgrading forced induction (turbo/supercharger). Peak power is good on competition cars but for a drivable and fun car you need a long power band and perhaps extending the rev range.
Is the Volvo S40 the most reliable car?
Most reliable car ever. A most cost effective car. Read more… Having owned the S40 for 16 years It has proved to be a Reliable and Practical veheicle , if a little thirsty Best fuel consumption around 34 mpg about town. However this Drops to about 27 When the air-con is set to “Cold” during summer.
When did my Volvo S40 electrical system go bad?
This happened yesterday 1/28/16 and in April 2015 (the dealership “fixed it” but it didn’t work!!!!) yesterday, while driving home from work, the car did the scariest thing I’ve ever experienced while driving. All the lights on the dash, all the warning lights flashed several times and the car came to a complete standstill.
How much does it cost to have a Volvo S40 engine inspected?
Volvo S40 Engine hesitates during acceleration Inspection at your home or office. Our certified mobile mechanics come to you 7 days a week between 7 AM and 9 PM. Our certified mobile mechanics can come to you now. Volvo S40 Engine hesitates during acceleration Inspection costs $89 on average.