belt VOLVO 240 1990 Owner's Manual

Volvo 1990 240 Model

Polishing (waxing)

Normally, polishing is not required during the first year after delivery\
. Waxing may be beneficial.
Before applying polish or wax the car must be washed and dried. Tar spot\
s can be removed with
kerosene or tar remover. Difficult spots may require a fine rubbing comp\
ound.
After polishing use liquid or paste wax.
Several commercially available products contain both polish and wax. Wax\
ing alone does not substitute
for polishing of a dull surface.
A wide range of polymer based car waxes can be purchased today. The waxe\
s are easy to use and
produce a long lasting high gloss finish which protects the bodywork aga\
inst oxidation, road dirt and
fading.

Cleaning the upholstery

Generally the fabric can be cleaned with soapy water or a detergent. For\
more difficult spots caused by
oil, ice cream, shoe polish, grease, etc., use a stain remover.
The plastic in the upholstery can be washed.
To clean leather upholstery , use soft cloth and mild soap solution, for\
instance common bath soap.
For more difficult spots, consult an expert for the choice of cleaning a\
gent.
On no account must gasoline, naphtha or similar cleaning agents be used \
on the plastic or the leather
since these can cause damage.
When aging, leather changes appearance, but the typical texture remains.\
To preserve smoothness and
appearance, it is recommended to treat the leather with a special leathe\
r preservative after one or two
years of use.

Cleaning the seat belts

Clean only with luke warm water and mild soap solution.
WARNING! Do not use cleaning solvents to clean the seat
belts.

Cleaning floor mats

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pg. 91 Long distance trips, Cold weather
Prior to a long distance trip

Have your car checked at a Volvo dealer. Preventive maintenance will hel\
p to ensure a trouble free trip.
Remember to take along a Volvo dealer directory.
The main items to check are listed below:
1. Brakes, front wheel alignment and steering gear.
2. Engine running condition.
3. Fuel system operation.
4. Oil leaks: engine, transmission, rear axle.
5. Cooling system for leaks or worn hoses.
6. Examine tires carefully, replace worn tires.
7. Battery and terminals.
8. Tool equipment.
9. Lighting.
10. Drive belts, for tightness and wear.
11. All fluid levels.

Cold weather/Engine fuel system

During the winter, large variations in temperature cause condensation to\
form in the fuel tank and can
impair the running of the engine. This can be reduced by adding dry gas \
to the fuel. There is less risk of
condensation forming in the fuel tank if it is kept full or nearly full.\


Engine cooling system

Volvo type C (blue-green) coolant should be used all year round. The c\
ooling system should always
contain water plus anti-freeze and rust inhibitor, even during the summe\
r. Experience has also shown
that extremely weak anti-freeze solutions (10-25 percent) are ineffect\
ive for rust protection. For this
reason, the quantity of antifreeze/summer coolant should be about 50 per\
cent of the solution. This
lowers the freezing point to - 30 ° F (-35 ° C).

Engine lubricating system
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Type Positive pressure, closed system
Thermostat begins to open at 188.6 ° F
Fan belts, designation HC-38 x 918 (two)

Coolant: Volvo Coolant type C (blue-green)

Fuel system

The engine is equipped with an electronic fuel injection system.

Ignition System

Firing order 1-3-4-2
Ignition setting (12 ° B.T.D.C. at 750 rpm)
Spark plugs Bosch WR7DC (or equivalent)
Spark plug gap 0.028-0.032" (0.7-0.8 mm)
Tightening torque 15-22 ft. lbs. (20-30 Nm)
Distributor, direction of rotation Clockwise pg. 101 Specifications
POWER TRANSMISSION

Manual or automatic transmission. Hypoid type final drive.

Manual transmission M47 II
Reduction ratios:
1st gear 4.03:1
2nd gear 2.16:1
3rd gear 1.37:1 Rear axle reduction ratio:
4th gear 1.00:1 3.31:1
5th gear 0.82:1
Reverse 3.68:1
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Overdrive off (auto
trans.) 1.2 W
W2x4.6d 1
Warning flashers 1.2 W W2x4.6d 1
El. heated window 1.2 W W2x4.6d 1
Seat belts 2 W Ba 9 s 2
Bulb failure 1.2 W W2x4.6d 1
pg. 103 Specifications
Recommended max. and min. speeds†, mph (km/h)

Manual transmission M47 II
1st gear 2nd gear 3rd gear 4th gear 5th gear
-25 (-
40) 10-44 (20-
70) 20-70 (30-
110) 25-
(44-) 44-
(70-)

† always observe posted speed limits.

Vehicle Loading

The tires on your Volvo will perform to specifications at all normal loa\
ds when inflated as
recommended on the tire information label located on the rear facing sid\
e of the right front door.
This label lists both tire and vehicle design limits.
Do not load your car beyond the load limits indicated.
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