This short video shows how to replace the spark plugs in a 2001 Volvo S80. Included are the required tool, steps, and tips on choosing the right spark plugs.
This short video shows how to replace the spark plugs in a 2001 Volvo S80. Included are the required tool, steps, and tips on choosing the right spark plugs.
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DI-electric grease? anti-seize? c’mon man you know better.
Nice job on the video…Most high end spark plug sockets have a rubber boot
to hold the plug tight no need for needle nose pliars.. its all in the
tools..LOL 🙂
I definately had to use an extension between the socket and ratchet.
He has the T6 model with intake and exhaust pips on top of the engine
cover. You’ll need to remove ALL of them and stick some rags in there so
nothing gets in, and then you’ll have good access to the engine head.
Well done. All questions i had or doubts covered
glad it worked, out. That is one real bad side effect with Volvos–very
poor plastics. I’m watching clips, trim pieces, etc break everywhere.
Thank you for posting such an informative video. My car just developed a
P0304 error, and I wanted to see the coil that was indicated as a possible
problem.
I didn’t have to remove any crossbars, not sure what you need to do.
I did not, that may not be a bad idea. Not sure if it’s needed though.
Thanks for this great video!! Other videos and manuals tell you that you
need to remove the clip on the coil, I tried their way but ended up
breaking the first two clips because they are 12 year old plastic in
extreme heat (barely touch and it cracks). Thanks again your way rocks and
saved my other coils (COP) and clips.
thanks for the video for the brake job very help againt this is the best
video
Did you disconnect the battery before replacing the plugs?
How can one determine if one of the coils are bad and need replaced? I am
having the same issue with the CEL flashing and hesitation during
acceleration. Cruising speed seems to run ok. idling dips also.. this
started recently. my email:passpawn@comcast.net
Thank you so much for this detailed video! I changed my spark plugs all by
myself in about 40 minutes.
Do you think using an anti-seize compound on the threads is a good idea? I
found it necessary on my Cadillac Fleetwood, but I’m new to Volvos and
really don’t know.
Have you had any experience with oil from your filler cap leaking out into
cylinder 6, from the look of the video it looks very clean. I have been
having issues where oil from my filler cap is seeping out and then getting
into cylinder 6, cant figure out a fix, I did replace the oil cap though.
Done! All went smoothly (except I didn’t find the A T20 Torx head I
dropped- oops!).
I have no oil leaks from the filler cap, but i’ve go leaks elsewhere. I had
the CAM seals replaced–still leaks. I believe my issue is with the main
crank seal–it will not get replaced. very aggrivating.
did changing the plugs with oem’s work out for ya? i gotta 99 s80 t6 and
thinking about doing the same thing with mine
Do you have a video for replacing the spark plug wire? I changed the spark
plugs but still running rough.
Thanks, love these.
Actually I replaced them without disconnecting the battery and wasn’t
shocked. No electricity is supplied to the ignition coil unless the car is
on and each coil has a grounding screw anyway; now if I were tinkering with
the actual electrical system, I definitely would have disconnected it
without question.
Thanks man, my mechanic neighbor figured out which coil was dead with the
code reader and I replaced it under $50, runs like new.
Thanks for sharing; my daughter has a 2000 V70 XC; we were wondering where
the plugs were located. Now we know; only a few comments. (1) like you, we
would always use Volvo OEM plugs (2) for my spark plug replacement, I would
want to know the torque specs, and (3)I like to use a touch of never-cease
for the next time. How often do you replace your spark plugs? (Wonder what
a dealer would need for this job?)
YES! however, I could not find the 3 prong plug. I used autolight double
platinum plugs and it runs fine except for the fact that I need to change
the TCV with a better one I found online. uploading a 0-100mph vid in a few
minutes.
@lexusfan100 Yes all 6 plugs are in a nice straight line and very easy to
get to.
No, he left connected so he can get a shock just for the hell of it, of
couse you have to disconnect the batter dude.
I’ve never used that stuff–been changing plugs in cast iron and aluminum
heads for over 30 years. Ive change plugs in the Volvo just a few times
never had an issue w/o ut. Probably would hurt, but I don’t think it’s
necessary.
Similar thing happened to mine, it was a dead coil, my indy replaced it for
a few hundred.
The video is crazy informative, I have a 2003 volvo s80 and I was scared to
death to do anything to it cause if I get it wrong the correction is
expensive, I feel little more confident in doing this. The question I have
is I have a cross bar across the covers can I get around it? Would I need
to take it off? Either way you literally saved me 200.00 dollars Thank you
Maybe discount autoparts, or autozone has a computer to diagnose which
one–or just pull the coil off one by one untill no change–that would
indicate the bad coil. Otherwise take it to a repair shop.
I have a 2001 Volvo S80 2.9L non turbo. 143k miles. Issue: After
transmission shifts into 3rd gear, if the rpms hit above ~2200 RPMS, it
appears the tranny slips and the rpms go up to 3000-34000 and drops back
down. This process continues until the speed hit ~ 40mph and then it shifts
into 4th gear. If I wait 3rd gear out and go slow holding the rpms below
2200rpms for the entire time during 3rd gear, once it hits 40mph, it shifts
to 4th with no slipping.
perfect. i just replaced a wheel bearing & rotors/pads so ill have to wait
on the plugs for a few months but definitely gonna try it out!
thank you sir! You give the internet a good name, in my book.
my 2000 s80 is running very rough like it’s missing and the check engine
light flashes when I try to accelerate quickly. I tried your throttle
module trick but that didn’t do it, do you think it could be spark
plugs/timing issues?
Thanks for Sharing! My 2000 S80 need some more care like this! haha
Yep-same deal with my car. It will only get worse. After a while the
transmission will lock into 3rd gear–even from a dead stop. I found that
turning the car off and restarting will let the trany go back into first.
These cars….
good question, i never saw anything in the manual, I believe i did mine
around 100K miles
@timetotravel thanks..also do u have a video on how to clean the IVAC on a
200-2001 Lexus es300 model or i guess similar Camry models..?
The crossbar is part of the Turbo intake and will have to be removed in
order to access the spark plugs. I believe you can remove just the back
part (closest to the car’s cabin) and then just move it out of the way.