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Section 1 : Maintenance

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General

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Maintenance Schedule

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Every 10k miles or 1 year

Engine

  • Replace oil, oil filter, air filter
  • Check coolant level, inspect for leaks
  • Check ignition system, spark plug wires, distributor cap
  • Inspect exhaust system for damage, corrosion
  • Inspect accessory belts for wear

Transmission

  • Check clutch and drive shaft for play
  • Check transmission fluid level and add if needed
  • Check for leaks at the transmission, axle and cooling lines

Electrical

  • Check battery voltage and inspect terminal connections
  • Check operation of all exterior lights

Chassis

  • Check brake and emergency brake operation
  • Check brake pad wear
  • Inspect brake system for leaks
  • Fill brake fluid reservoir if needed
  • Inspect steering and suspension parts for play or wear
  • Check tires for wear and correct pressure

Every 20k miles or 2 years

Repeat all 10k maintenance as well as:

Chassis

  • Replace brake fluid


Every 30k miles or 3 years

Repeat all 10k maintenance as well as:

Engine

  • Replace coolant
  • Replace spark plugs

Transmission

  • Replace ATF


Every 40k miles or 4 years

Repeat all 10k and 20k maintenance


Every 50k miles or 5 years

Repeat all 10k maintenance as well as:

Engine

  • Replace engine timing belt

Section 2 : Engines

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Gasoline

  • B17 : I4 - 1784 cc
  • B19 : I4 - 1986 cc
  • B200 : I4 - 1986 cc
  • B20 : I4 - 1986 cc
  • B21 : I4 - 2127 cc
  • B23 : I4 - 2316 cc
  • B230 : I4 - 2316 cc
  • B27 : V6 - 2664 cc
  • B28 : V6 - 2849 cc
  • B280 : V6 - 2849 cc

Diesel

  • D20 : I5 - 1986 cc
  • D24 : I6 - 2383 cc

Lubrication

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Cooling

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Air Intake

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Exhaust

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Timing

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Ignition

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Fuel Delivery

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Volvo 240s were offered with 3 core types of fuel delivery systems.

Carburetor

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SU Carburetor: The earliest 240 models had SU Carburetors.

Mechanical Fuel Injection

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Bosch K-Jetronic


Electronic Fuel Injection

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  • Bosch LH-Jetronic 1.0
  • Bosch LH-Jetronic 2.0
  • Bosch LH-Jetronic 2.2
  • Bosch LH-Jetronic 2.4
  • Bosch LH-Jetronic 3.1

Section 3 : Electrical

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Battery

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Charging Systems

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Starter

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Lighting

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Section 4 : Transmissions

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General

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Manual

Automatic

Section 5 : Brakes

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General

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Section 6 : Steering & Suspension

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General

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Section 7 : Axles & Driveline

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General

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Section 8 : Body & Interior

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General

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Section 9 : Safety

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General

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Section 10 : Data & Specifications

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General

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Tools

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