Hello Volvo owners,

I've been maintaining my nissan and benz for many years, but now I'm engaged, and the fiance has a S40, so I decided to jump on here and learn more about the car.

For now I'm just doing the basics, spark plugs, air filter, oil, brakes. In a few months I'd like to change the timing belt.

I'll be starting my searching here soon, but for now, if you know of a good place to order OEM floor mats, please PM me.


Best,
Mike

 

Welcome to the forum.

 

Welcome to the Forum. The S40 will be easier then the benz so you will not have an issue maintaining it. If you do run into any trouble, you have come to the right place.

 

I just finished the work, so far I'd say:

air filter: S40 easier
spark plugs: S40 easier, benz has 16 to change!
oil change: S40 easier, benz has two pans
accessory belts: benz WAY easier, just better access I think

I like the S40, even though I dont drive it much, I thought it sounded a lot better after the tune up. Timing belt looked good, leaving that alone for now. Left strut is leaking though, so changing them and front brakes next.