Volvo s40 Major service
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you can plug in your miles here
https:// Auto Repair Advice, Car Reviews & Values - DriverSide
One thing I'd add - if you are not the original owner and don't have a full maintenance history to your car, you can either buy its Carfax ($40) to see if they did dealer maint or you can assume after warranty the owner simply did oil changes at Jiffy Lube...
FCP Euro is now coming out with more "kits" ie full set of tune up items so you can start there, then look at due dates for filters (oil, air, cabin, gas) and flushes - coolant, brakes, automatic transmission. If you flush the coolant, consider a new thermostat and overflow tank cap as part of the deal. Use the guide for appropriate inspections and lube points (ie door stops, cables etc) - visual check for leaks/spotting - engine, turbo, drive shafts. Visual check the brakes by pulling the wheels to look for rotor wear inside/out, pad thickness etc. Inspect various bushings for play/obvious signs of tears. This should be good for 30K miles or so. Most important is to know when the timing belt was changed last and is due next and inspect the drive belt(s) for the alt/pw steering/AC for both cracks/wear and tension - listen for idler noises..
https:// Auto Repair Advice, Car Reviews & Values - DriverSide
One thing I'd add - if you are not the original owner and don't have a full maintenance history to your car, you can either buy its Carfax ($40) to see if they did dealer maint or you can assume after warranty the owner simply did oil changes at Jiffy Lube...
FCP Euro is now coming out with more "kits" ie full set of tune up items so you can start there, then look at due dates for filters (oil, air, cabin, gas) and flushes - coolant, brakes, automatic transmission. If you flush the coolant, consider a new thermostat and overflow tank cap as part of the deal. Use the guide for appropriate inspections and lube points (ie door stops, cables etc) - visual check for leaks/spotting - engine, turbo, drive shafts. Visual check the brakes by pulling the wheels to look for rotor wear inside/out, pad thickness etc. Inspect various bushings for play/obvious signs of tears. This should be good for 30K miles or so. Most important is to know when the timing belt was changed last and is due next and inspect the drive belt(s) for the alt/pw steering/AC for both cracks/wear and tension - listen for idler noises..
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