Is it good to tune a Volvo S40?
“Tuning guide to the best Volvo S40 modifications.” The S40 is a good tuning project to fill your spare time. 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.
What kind of engine does the Volvo S40 have?
This second generation Volvo S40 has got a modern styling with a clear Volvo heritage. Inside the car, we find a new design language with a clear Scandinavian influence. Volvo S40 comes with a wide range of engines, four cylinder and for the first time also five cylinder petrol engines for the medium sized Volvo cars.
Why does my Volvo S40 have flat spots?
If you can source a 4 bar map sensor you’ll be in the sweet spot on your hybrid turbo. Most power losses, flat spots and erratic idling after tuning parts are done can usually be traced to fuelling or timing issues.
What should the toe be on a Volvo S40?
If you set the toe out to 1-1.7 degrees on the front, and add slight negative camber then cornering will radically benefit. Drop the car by as much as 28mm – 42 mm. and fit modified stiffer dampers, bigger drops will need other modifications in most instances.
Are there any problems with the 2007 Volvo S40?
See all problems of the 2007 Volvo S40 . Ignition key will not turn past position 2 allowing for engine starting. The vehicle with stationary in park. Prior to latest incident, the car had occasionally gone into “limp” mode, sticking in 3rd gear but drivable. That problem would go away after a day or so.
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.
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
What do you need to know about the 2001 Volvo S40?
Designed to appeal to younger buyers, the S40 and V40 offer impressive levels of safety equipment and an upscale image. For 2001, Volvo has given the S40 and V40 standard Inflatable Curtain (IC) head-protection airbags, a system found on other, more expensive Volvo models.
Why does my Volvo S40 use so much oil?
You find that you have to fill up your oil a lot more than you should be. A common problem in most 1.6-litre S40s, this will have one of two causes. There are two weak points in the oil system, the fuel pump and the water pump. When either of these fails, it causes overheating and means that your car will be using a lot more oil.
How manybhp does a Volvo S40 have?
Don’t forget to increase the fuelling when you are increasing the power – it makes the car more thirsty. The 2.0 Diesel map sensor tops out around 200bhp but using a Fiesta 1.6TDCI 3.1 bar map sensor should get you to 300bhp as long as you have adequate fuelling.
What kind of transmission does a Volvo S40 have?
The engine is transversely mounted at the front of the vehicle and was available with the M66W (front wheel drive) or M66C (all wheel drive) drivetrains. In the United States, the manual (six speed) transmission was only available on the V50 in 2006, 2007 and 2010 and only with AWD and R-line trim.
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.