glove inflated during system test, replaced pcv system and cleaned intake manifold/throttle body, replaced vacuum lines, now the glove has negative pressure. So grateful that there's people like you Robert that offer their expertise without ever expecting anything in return. Thank you!

@RobertDIY

7 жыл бұрын

+Drowsy_ Mouse you are welcome.

And from the looks of all the comments I'm not the only one who thinks you're worth your weight in gold!! Thanks!!!

@RobertDIY

7 жыл бұрын

+Ross Nroll you are welcome.

@HandMadeWrath

3 жыл бұрын

@@RobertDIY he ain't lying robert

Hey Robert you're the best thank you for the information. I replaced my flame trap and nipple after which my 1995 850 passed the rubber glove test! Man I'm so happy about this I'm gonna order me some leather seat covers ;) This car is in great shape at 168,000 miles and I plan on keeping it, great city car, fits in parking spaces no one else but an electric car can. Some months back I followed your instructions and did the timing belt, water pump, tensioner and the pulleys, also did the drivers side seat belt, couldn't have done it without you man thanks again the videos are invaluable!!!

@RobertDIY

9 жыл бұрын

Keith VolvoEightFifty Very cool. Thanks for watching.

Glad they helped, thanks for watching.

Thank you Robert for your many helpful videos. Like many I'm trying to keep a great older Volvo on the road with a limited budget. Your tips and tricks really help!

@RobertDIY

7 жыл бұрын

+rjohnston79 good deal.

I'm trying to get around to doing a PCV video. One of the first things in doing my video would be to recommend a compression test prior to doing the job. It cost $150 for the parts and takes most people 4+ hours to do their first time. A compression test on an old car is in order before putting a lot of time and money into them. I do one every 50,000 miles.

I just bought a Volvo this morning. Your videos were beyond helpful in my purchase decision. I'm amazed at how many videos you have on this car. Your KZread channel is more helpful than a Hayne's manual. And probably more accurate.

@RobertDIY

6 жыл бұрын

Real life. Thanks for watching.

All of your vids have helped me so much. These cars are actually extremely easy to work on if you have the replacement part on hand. Mine has been solid with one $47 repair and one $153 repair, parts only, thanks to you good sir.

@RobertDIY

9 жыл бұрын

Xyla Bear Glad the videos help. Thanks for watching.

I had a 2003 S60 that had a real bad PCV problem. When it gets bad, you'll even hear a whistling sound and throw a CEL. It took me 4 hours to replace the stupid oil trap since I had to take the manifold out and it was a bitch to get it out of the car because the metal fuel line goes in through the openings of the manifold. I was amazed at how much nasty goo was in there. Word of advice for you folks with Volvos is to always use synthetic instead if you're using conventional and to change your oil often.

@RobertDIY

10 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

I think you should put up a paypal account so we can donate some $$$ your way for all the money we're saving.. Its cost me over $600 for a sensor once that I could have just cleaned had I seen your videos or did some searching before hand. I'd much rather give money for your honest lessons than these rip off mechanics!!

@RobertDIY

7 жыл бұрын

+Ross Nroll I have a link on my website. Thanks for watching, I'm glad you are saving$$$ now.

@jaredthornton5042

5 жыл бұрын

Ross Nroll your welcome to pay for my honest mistakes,I make enough of them on a daily basis lol

Enjoy your videos. Just bought a 1993 850 GLT. Service light was on & watching your video of how to reset it worked perfectly. Look forward to your videos helping me resolve more situations as they come.

@RobertDIY

9 жыл бұрын

Alan Markwalter Good deal. Hope you get a lot of use out of it. - kzread.info/dash/bejne/X2ajq8eCmNO8ZJc.html

Thank you Robert,you helped me several yrs ago diagnosing bad fuel pump relay.I just bought a 2000 s70 and it has a major oil leak,looks like from up under timing cover,perhaps bad cam seal,blown out from clogged pcv.Although its 10pm,gonna get out there and start taking it apart.Thank you again my friend !!

@RobertDIY

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching

Quick question. During the glove test the glove gets sucked in at idle but when I rev the motor it blows out. What does this mean? Your videos are awesome and super helpful! I go straight to Robert DIY when I have a question now! Thanks!

@RobertDIY

10 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure. There is a chance that you are experiencing piston blow by. You can do a compression test to find out. How to do a compression test on a car motor. Volvo 850, S70, V70 through 1998 - Auto Repair Series Please let me know the results. That way I'll know for future people. So, my thoughts right now is that your PCV system is in good health, but you may have a worn motor or piston. If your car is a turbo, the numbers should be between 156 - 186 psi. If your car is NA then numbers should be between 185 - 215.

Thanks a million for posting this. I had no reason to suspect a problem, but I thought I'd check on the PCV system in my wife's V70, as it's getting close to needing a timing belt again. I bought the car 3 years ago. At the time, one of the selling points is that the PCV system had been professionally serviced sometime before purchase. Anyhow, I was able to confirm that the PCV system is indeed healthy. One follow-up question - what's the typical service/replacement interval on these parts?

@RobertDIY

8 жыл бұрын

Leave them alone until they get clogged or a part breaks from someone working near them.

@MercedesDieselGuy

8 жыл бұрын

Will do. Hopefully, it'll stay healthy for a long time to come.

@RobertDIY

8 жыл бұрын

Oil changes. Synthetic is better.

@ejshelby5460

6 жыл бұрын

Robert, I was checking out a S70 sold as junk today. Car starts, but after ten min or so, the idling engine started to crank unevenly. It goes faster then slow then fast, rhythmically. Is this a representative sign of what issue?

@Sh3dinja

5 жыл бұрын

@@ejshelby5460 I'd start with looking for a vacuum leak, particularly if it's a turbo

Valuable, valuable information!! I just looked at a 2004 XC90 last week. 2.5T engine. I pulled off the oil filler cap and saw some white smoke coming out of the oil filler neck. Not a lot of white smoke, but there was some and it flowing out steadily while the engine was running. The car drove fine, but the white smoke was enough to make me pass on vehicle. This video sheds some light on what may have been going on with that vehicle and some issues to look out for before purchasing a vehicle. Thanks!

@RobertDIY

6 жыл бұрын

Not sure if that showed anything.

Very good video. I have not purchased my first Volvo just yet, however, in the coming month I hope to. Your videos are educating me to a level to keep an watchful eye on people trying to offload cars with several hidden problems. Also, knowing what to look for may help to reduce the selling price. Kelly blue book is typically utilized for pricing and rarely questions these issues. Many of us DIY mechanics can perform these checks without taking the vehicle to a garage. Even if you had to bring the vehicle to a garage, it is very helpful to have an idea of symptoms so you are not taken advantage of by a garage telling you that you need a brake job when in fact your PCV system needs to be serviced. I recall meeting a lady once, who owned a Ford Escort, it was making a low pitch rumble noise from the rear of the car, the car had 40,000 miles on it. Margaret took the car to a garage, the mechanic told her the wheel bearings needed to be changed. Margaret phoned me, told me about the garage findings. I drove the hour up to Albany, pulled off the drivers side wheel and showed her the hub. No issues, none, it turned out the noise was a muffler heat shield vibrating against the frame. I repositioned it, noise gone. I have watched more than 5 of your videos thus far. Becoming better armed and educated of what to look for when I finally get that chance to go an look at Volvo’s. Thank you..

@RobertDIY

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@RobertDIY

6 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/fmibj9ltf7vLcto.html

Hey Robert, I have replaced the pcv system few weeks ago, because there was smoke coming out from the dipstick hole. Now there is no smoke coming out of it, unless i rev the engine, when i rev it, some smoke comes out of it, is it normal? I did the glove test today,engine sucks the glove on idle, but when i rev it, it blows the glove a bit and sucks it back in, what does that mean?

@ProudCroatian99

4 жыл бұрын

Dovydas could mean you’ve gotta old vacuum hose that’s cracked

Thanks for all the help you have given on my 99 volvo s70. I'm afraid she may be done for this time around. I don't have the cash to fix a major oil leak. Shes leaking so much oil from what may be crank shaft. You have helped her greatly in the past and saved me so much money. I now know how awesome a Volvo is to have.

@RobertDIY

6 жыл бұрын

Toss it on CraigsList.

@damonmclain4752

6 жыл бұрын

After watching video again, I'm going to give it a go myself. Maybe I'll have luck and can save the ol'girl. Shes worth keeping around.

Mr. Robert, I have a 95 Volvo 850 Turbo with about 137k on it and I did the tests that you showed in the video. My car did exactly the same thing yours did in the video! I'll take that as good. Thanks for the simple steps and quality!

@RobertDIY

10 жыл бұрын

Good deal. Now you should check your timing belt and heater core.

@pulser8973

10 жыл бұрын

Just replaced the timing belt so heater core is next. Thanks!

Good to hear. Keep it in good shape.

Great video! My 850 and V40 both have PCV issues. I had no idea until this video. Somehow I overlooked this. Thank you.

@RobertDIY

10 жыл бұрын

Likely the most overlooked maintenance item for white block Volvo's.

Robert, thanks for the video. I performed the same glove test. My 850's PCV system was good (not clogged).

@RobertDIY

8 жыл бұрын

+Michael Chitwood Good deal. Keep up the good maintenance.

I went ahead and pre-liked the video. I mean, when has Robert ever been wrong about Volvos in the past? Great explanation, bro!

@RobertDIY

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

This was a great help in diagnosing my problem. It probably saved me 100 bucks or more in shop time.

@RobertDIY

5 жыл бұрын

Yep.

thanks robert your knowleaddge is still appreacated today !

@RobertDIY

7 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for watching.

Another excellent video. Your style of explaining things, is propably the best I've heard in any youtube videos. Very understandable. We are definetly on the same wavelenght. And I love your accent. :)

@RobertDIY

6 жыл бұрын

Lol, thanks for watching

Thanks Robert, I remember the Wheeler Dear show was once mentioned about this test, good thing that I found it here for the test other than spent tremendous amount of time to look for theirs, have a good one bro.

@RobertDIY

Жыл бұрын

you are welcome.

Thanks, hope you're good.

Hey Robert, Excellent videos. Thanks so much. And congrats on the 200+K on the wagon. I have a 2000 S70 and do not know if my PCV system has ever been serviced. I am the only owner and my "old fashioned" mechanic just does what he needs to do, I don't ask questions, he keeps my car running and I pay him. I appreciate your videos because it is great for those of use who don't know too much about the Volvo engine. They are great cars, but can be a bear to repair. Great accent btw. Wade

@RobertDIY

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. I'm at 329,000 on the wagon now. ;) Keep the coolant and oil good, the rest is minor.

@RobertDIY

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

Thanks. The test is so simple and fairly accurate too.

Thank you for showing me how to check my pcv on my 960. Arthur.

@RobertDIY

10 жыл бұрын

You are welcome. Thanks for watching.

So glad i found u i just got a s40 and am replacing everything to help pass emissions

@RobertDIY

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

Very helpful video here. It appears my car has this problem. Runs great but blows oil out the tailpipe big time. I was bummed thinking my Head Gasket was blown so its been parked for over a year. Fired right up, click, boom. Thanks for the tip and your other Volvo vids too. Cheers.

@RobertDIY

7 жыл бұрын

You are welcome.

You are welcome. Hope it saved you some time and keeps your car in tip top shape.

Your videos are excellent! We're going to try the two tests right now.

@RobertDIY

10 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

Great video, nice and clearly explained, you’re my go to guy for Volvo now! 👍

@RobertDIY

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

Thanks for all the great info again. Going to check my PCV system first thing 2mrow.

@RobertDIY

10 жыл бұрын

Good deal. Keep them up and they will last a long time.

Hi Rob I put the pcv/oil separator box back in after cleaning it out with a diesel soak and shake with ports closed then a reverse flush with a hi pressure gerni water Karcher if you call them that over there.....WORKED PERFECTLY LIKE BRAND NEW NO AIR PRESSURE sound being forced out when i shut engine off. Take care brother

Keep up the videos, friend. Great information for first time Volvo owners like myself.

@RobertDIY

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

I will check that out. As for the PCV system, the box is the strongest link in the system. The only reason I pull them is because I need to make sure I clean behind the box, make sure the ports are clear. The main problem with the system is that the lines are clogged, damaged, leaking, etc., stopping the system from venting properly and creating the vacuum it is suppose to.

Thanks Robert - dealing with some of these issues at the moment. I'll check out other vids of yours too

@RobertDIY

9 жыл бұрын

Mutt1961 Thanks for watching.

Thanks!! My breather hose had a hole right through it.

Very helpful. I'll do that test this weekend. Thanks!

awesome video, great information! It's hard to find these around, thanks for the help! Subscribed

@RobertDIY

7 жыл бұрын

Cool, watch the new owner video if you have a Volvo.

Thanks Robert your video may have saved me further hassles...My 850 T5 is going to the mechanics' for oil leaks shooting out behind the main seal AND out of the turbo, I understand now why this is happening, Ill get them to service the PCV while its there. Cheers

@RobertDIY

10 жыл бұрын

I'm amazed as to the number of mechanics that work on Volvo's that do not test and service the PCV system.

Glad it worked out for you.

Yes, your car may also have a part installed in the intake called VVIS which is a valve in the intake manifold that closes 1/2 of it off sometimes. You should take the entire intake manifold off, not just push it to the side. The EGR valve is bolted to the bottom of the manifold, and you should take it off, scrape off any carbon buildup, then install a new paper gasket. This will also require you to pull the throttle body off so you should get a new gasket for that as well.

This is a great video for checking the PCV....

@RobertDIY

9 жыл бұрын

Garth Tirrell GOOD DEAL. Thanks for watching.

Thnx million Robert. I just bought a used S70 2000 a1 condition. Will be using your advice. Mike

@RobertDIY

5 жыл бұрын

You are welcome.

Hey, thanks. This was really helpful.

very helpful. never heard of the glove test. pretty smart!

@RobertDIY

8 жыл бұрын

+Joshua Schofield thanks for watching.

Man you are doing great videos always

@RobertDIY

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

great video Robert

@RobertDIY

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks

RobertDIY, you are awesome, thank you for your videos.

@RobertDIY

8 жыл бұрын

+STG44VOLVO thanks for watching.

Volvo should really consider sponsoring you man!

@RobertDIY

4 жыл бұрын

They can kick it off with a new V90 and some parts for Panther. lol

Nice video, Robert. Thank you for making this.

@RobertDIY

7 жыл бұрын

You are welcome.

@RobertDIY

7 жыл бұрын

You are welcome.

@RobertDIY

7 жыл бұрын

You are welcome.

Hi Robert, I just came across your Site & Vids... what a great resource. I am an Aussie, I have a 97 Volvo 850 wagon, with 380+ K Km on the clock, and serviced by a (ex-) Volvo mechanic every 10k with a 5k oil change. It has never let me down, but is starting to use some oil. No signs of anything wrong, no smoke, and my mechanic says to just keep it topped up. It runs like a dream, and I will have the ABS module fixed in a couple of weeks by an auto electrician. The Fault light comes on too soon, maybe an O2 sensor. Those are my only 2 issues, but got them sorted, I hope. My niece has a 2006 V50, goes great, but the ignition key get stuck occasionally - a real pain. Anyway this is just to say keep up the good work - I have subscribed, and will enjoy looking at your Vids. Cheers

@RobertDIY

8 жыл бұрын

+Peter MultiTrum Nice, thanks for watching.

Thanks for your articulate tutorial guide

@RobertDIY

3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

perfecto Bob, thank you very much, regards

Thanks so much for this great tip! I've had many Volvos & the PCV is a known weak spot. I'd like to avoid replacing the PCV unnecessarily (a beastly chore on a P2) so this is a handy diagnostic. Thanks again.

@RobertDIY

8 жыл бұрын

+Katy Kirkpatrick Thanks for watching.

Thanks!! Appreciate the time you took.

@RobertDIY

7 жыл бұрын

+eric laidlaw you are welcome.

best explanation yet....

@RobertDIY

9 жыл бұрын

18iser Thanks and thanks for watching.

I love your videos. You are the best Volvo guy out there!. I do wish you would use a 2 foot bright color pointer when your pointing down inside the engine. Most of the time I see what your talking about, the end of this video ( the blue glove) was easier to follow then the early parts. As always thank you.

@RobertDIY

8 жыл бұрын

+Alan Newnham ok.

Thanks Mr Robert from Stockholm

@RobertDIY

10 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching.

Thanks! I'm working on an 850 that seems to be leaking oil from just about everywhere. Makes sense

@RobertDIY

7 жыл бұрын

+Josh Denham thanks for watching.

Thanks for all this info I almost bought the car that it has all the problems that you were talking about from the smoke coming that top of the engine And they told me there was nothing wrong with it... and thanks for you video I find out there was something wrong with the car

@RobertDIY

9 жыл бұрын

luis sarabia Good deal. Issues can be fixed but it's good to know the issues before you pay.

Thanks my dude, this was very helpful

@RobertDIY

4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome

This is a very good and informative video

@RobertDIY

10 жыл бұрын

Thank you and thanks for watching.

hi robert, great video! it shows in point what to do. now yet my car is on the road. ;) if it is back, i'll do the test, cause in my mind i think, it will be need a service. best regaards from germany, oldwood

@RobertDIY

8 жыл бұрын

+OldwoodHR Nice, thanks for watching.

Thank you for your wise words RSpi007. I will have it tested.

Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

@RobertDIY

8 жыл бұрын

+DannyShaw3388 Thanks for watching.

Many thanks, this video is really useful.

@RobertDIY

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

thanks... im eddy from malaysia, many thanks to you... very usefull knowledge for me as the PCV system bad on my s80.. just DIY and it cost USD60 for new oil trap and two rubber piping to engine... thanks robert

thank you Robert

@RobertDIY

6 жыл бұрын

You are welcome.

awesome, never heard this test before!

@RobertDIY

7 жыл бұрын

+winracso thanks for watching.

@winracso

7 жыл бұрын

Robert DIY thank you! hey rob what do u think about the S40(first gen.). have a good day.

well done sir, very informative!

@RobertDIY

10 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

You have really coming sense

@RobertDIY

Жыл бұрын

thanks.

Hey Rob, I have a 2000 s80 t6 and my car is smoking out the tail pipe like an old time mosquito truck. I'm going to try the glove test right now. Goes to show you learn something every day.

@RobertDIY

10 жыл бұрын

Probably one of the turbo's is gone. 2003 Volvo XC90 T6 AWD Smokes and has P0234 Code. Bad turbo...

Thanks for this great video, Robert. I will be trying the glove test but I think I know what will happen. We will see how big that glove gets before it takes off for the moon. I know this because we have had some oil coming out of the dipstick hole for several years. I just didn't know why.

@RobertDIY

5 жыл бұрын

Make sure you video that blast off. ;)

@5lwrf3

5 жыл бұрын

@@RobertDIY I cleaned the throttle body and replaced the flame trap and air filter. Put the glove on the oil filler opening and it blew up like a balloon! Smoking out of the dipstick tube as well. Don't have the time to try to replace the oi trap and all that right now, so skating on thin ice! We had the entire PCV system replaced about 40 thousand miles ago. I just looked at the paperwork.

Nice video, no bullshitt, no stupid effects and dumb music. Just what's important.. I like that.. 👍 thanks

@RobertDIY

3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome

great video, great explanations!

Thank you for helping

@RobertDIY

3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome

Thanks very much for the detailed upload. Used it to check mine and unfortunately it does need replacing. Why they hide a serviceable part like that in such a awkward place is beyond me.

@RobertDIY

5 жыл бұрын

Because it can last forever if the owners keep the car serviced.

I plan to do one soon. The best thing to do is replace the system.

robert hi I have seen several of your videos I like your explanation congratulations, i write from queretaro

@RobertDIY

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching.

thanks for the helpfull tips Robert

@RobertDIY

9 жыл бұрын

kalla2411 Thanks for watching.

Great work ! thanks a million

Hi Robert. I have the parts on order and will be attempting this when they arrive from FCP. Never done this before, so keeping my fingers crossed. I have a 1995 Volvo 850 non-turbo with 175K.Bought it used so I don't know when this was done. I'll start in the morning and hope to finish in one day. Using the glove it was filling up the fingers, so I know I need to do this. Thanks.

@RobertDIY

10 жыл бұрын

Ricky P. It is really not bad, just a little time consuming. Make sure you clean out the EGR stuff.

@Perly53

10 жыл бұрын

Robert DIY Will do.

Going to check a nice 200k km 850 tomorrow, i hope it ain't trashed.

@RobertDIY

2 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/fmibj9ltf7vLcto.html

@DopeFiend

2 жыл бұрын

@@RobertDIY Yes sirrr!

Thanks Robert.

Important video. thanks

@RobertDIY

6 жыл бұрын

You are welcome

Really good video, Please keep them coming! Can you please do a vide that shows you how to service the PCV system?

DOES your CEL light work? Does it come on when you turn the key on before starting the car?

@robertDIY saving the day again!!!

@RobertDIY

3 ай бұрын

Woot woot! 😜

Yes you can DIY. There are several topics on doing the job. You can do a Google Search "Volvo PCV System Replacement" and find a few good topics. It takes about 6 hours for a first timer so do make sure you have time to do the job.

Great video, very informative

@RobertDIY

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

Thank you!! I will test my car

@RobertDIY

3 жыл бұрын

you are welcome.

@mariaa9728

3 жыл бұрын

the glove inflated. :(

@mariaa9728

3 жыл бұрын

@@RobertDIY where can I buy the original PCV kit for 2004 XC90 ?

Have a nice day

@RobertDIY

5 жыл бұрын

You too.

Seen my first feedback video today. The car was coughing oil out of the oil filler neck all over the top of the motor. Another way to suspect the system is clogged is when you see oil all over the top of the motor when you remove the spark plug cover.

@svtguy02

6 жыл бұрын

I just swapped a 2000 V70R motor into my 1997 850 AWD..... I put a new-er (clean) PCV box on it... new hoses.... and it FAILS the glove test horribly! Turn the car on and it blows the glove up immediately at idle. What could this be? I'm at a loss here :(

excelent video. thanks for the advice