About three years ago I wrote a blog about the earlier Aisin Warner aw50/55 Auto gearbox used in the larger 5 cylinder petrol and diesel engines fitted from 1999 until 2005. It was very successful and many have asked for more information regarding the newer TF80 SC box fitted to cars from 2006 onwards. So [...]
Volvo Aisin Warner AW50/55 SN is a great auto gearbox, but can struggle to cover the high mileage most Volvo's normally easily achieve. We would expect a v70 for example to make it to at least 200,000 miles without major issues, but sadly the gearbox can start to give trouble as early as 120,000 miles. [...]
Many modern cars employ modern variable nozzle turbochargers known as VNT. These turbos are designed to make engines more powerful with more low down torque, and are particularly good with Diesel engines. Volvo V70 D5's use this system, and it's the main reason why they drive so well and are so tractable. This is an [...]
