While we might not specialize in Volvo content, we have written engine guides for some of Volvo’s most popular powerhouses including the Volvo B20 Engine and Volvo B18. Learn about Volvo engine specs, upgrades, and common problems. If you are a Volvo owner and don’t see your engine listed here, stay tuned as we have more Volvo content in the pipeline!
Since the Ford EcoBoost series debuted in 2010, it has established itself as one of the top American engine families. Combining turbocharged I4s and V6s with direct injection fueling, the EcoBoost engines produce solid performance and fuel economy, while reducing emissions and weight (compared with V8 engines). Two of the most popular EcoBoost engines are…
Ford first released the 2.0 EcoBoost engine for the 2010 model year, and it has since become a workhouse. Appearing in more than a dozen models throughout the Ford, Lincoln, Volvo, and Range Rover brands, the 2.0 EcoBoost is truly a stand out engine. Featuring a twin-scroll turbocharger and direct injection, the engine utilizes some…
Volvo’s B20 engine has been highly regarded ever since it first made its way onto the production line for the 1969 model year. The B20 was the successor to the famed Volvo B18 engine, and was in production until the early 1980s. Volvo produced six different variants of the B20 engine, including both fuel-injected and…
The Volvo B18 engine will go down as one of the most legendary motors of all time. A 1.8 liter inline-four, Volvo manufactured the B18 throughout the 1960s, putting it in a variety of their vehicles. The B18 Volvo has the distinction of being the highest mileage motor in world history, with Irv Gordon’s 3+…
The Volvo T5, and its bigger brother the T6, are reliable and well-engineered powertrains helping the brand retain its exceptional standards. Volvo has long been associated with safety, and the Volvo T5 engines and their various applications aim to retain those high standards while balancing accessible luxury with economical practicality. The T5 is turbocharged, and…
