Volvo Service Tips Just For Your Volvo!

Servicing Your Volvo

• Have the spark plugs on your Volvo replaced at the prescribed interval. This way, the air and fuel mixture will be burn more completely.
• Reduce friction. Use only high-quality or synthetic motor oil in your Volvo.
• Check your oil! Low oil makes your Volvo’s engine work harder.
• Change your filters. Dirty filters on your Volvo can sometimes increase the amount of fuel your vehicle is using by 10 percent.
• Keep the tires on your Volvo properly inflated and aligned.
• Get regular engine tune-ups and maintenance checks on your Volvo. Worn spark plugs or transmission problems can also contribute to poor gas mileage.

Driving Habits

• Consolidate your daily trips and errands. This will also save you the cost of restarting the engine on your Volvo, which uses a lot of gas.
• Avoid air conditioning when possible. When driving at higher speeds, having the windows open in your Volvo also creates drag.
• Don’t throttle the gas or brake! Sudden starts or stops use more gas than gradual changes of speed.
• Don’t idle for too long. Turn your Volvo off and limit car warm-ups in winter
• Clear out the trunk. More weight, more drag.
• Avoid high speeds. We know this is almost impossible to resist but you can improve your gas mileage about 15 percent by driving at 55 mph rather than 65 mph.