fuel VOLVO 240 1990 Owner's Guide

Volvo 1990 240 Model
filter. Exhaust-emission control accomplished by fuel injection, Lambda-\
sond system and catalytic
converter.
Output (SAE J1349) 114 hp at 5400 rpm (85 kW at 90 rps)
Max. torque (SAE J1349) 136 ft. lbs. (185 Nm) at 2700 rpm
Number of cylinders 4
Bore 3.78" (96 mm)
Stroke 3.15" (80 mm)
Displacement 2.32 liters (141 cu. in.)
Compression ratio 9.8:1
Valve clearance, cold engine
inlet and exhaust Checking:
0.012-0.016"
(0.30-0.40 mm) Adjusting:
0.014-0.016"
(0.35-0.40 mm)
Valve clearance, warm
engine
inlet and exhaust 0.014-0.018"
(0.35-0.45 mm)
0.016-0.018"
(0.40-0.45 mm)

All specifications are subject to change without notice. pg. 100 Specifications
Engine B230F

Cooling 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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Automatic transmission AW70
Reduction ratios:
1st gear 2.45:1
2nd gear 2.45:1 Rear axle reduction ratio:
3rd gear 2.45:1 3.73:1
Overdrive 0.69:1
Reverse 2.22:1
Vehicle speed/1000 engine rpm (manual transmission)

Rear axle ratio 3.31:1
mph km/h
1st gear 5.4 8.7
2nd gear 10.0 16.2
3rd gear 15.8 25.5
4th gear 21.7 34.9
5th gear 26.4 42.5
Reverse 5.9 9.5

Front suspension

McPherson type spring and strut suspension. Shock absorbers housed in st\
rut casing. Rack and pinion
steering.
Safety-type steering column.
The alignment specifications apply to an unloaded car but include fuel, \
coolant and spare wheel.

Toe-in, measured on the wheel rim: 1/16" ± 3/64" (1.5 ± 1.0 mm) \

Camber (not to exceed 1/2 ° difference between sides):
- All +1/4° to + 3/4°
(Reduce camber if excessive wear on tire outer shoulder is observed) \
Caster: not adjustable pg. 102 Specifications
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Capacities
Fuel tank 15.8 US
gals 60 liters
Cooling system
-manual transmission
-automatic transmission
-expansion tank
separately
9.9 US qts
9.7 US qts
0.7 US qts

9.4 liters
9.2 liters
0.6 liters
Engine:
-oil and filter change
-oil changed separately
4.0 US qts
3.5 US qts
3.85
liters
3.35
liters
Transmission:
-manual, M47 II
-automatic, AW70
1.6 US qts
7.8 US qts

1.5 liters
7.4 liters
Rear axle -1030
-1031 1.4 US qts
1.7 US qts 1.3 liters
1.6 liters
Power steering gear 0.8 US qts 0.75
liters
Windshield washer fluid 3.4 US qts 3.2 liters

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

12 V, negative ground. Voltage-controlled alternator.
Single-wire system with chassis and engine used as conductors.

Voltage 12 V
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Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647

Attention: Volvo Service Literature

Note that the above pertains to vehicles sold in the U.S.A. only. Canadi\
an owners should contact their
authorized Volvo dealer to obtain Service Manuals.


Volvo supports Voluntary Mechanic Certification by the N.I.A.S.E. Certif\
ied mechanics have
demonstrated a high degree of competence in specific areas.
Besides passing exams each mechanic must also have worked in the field f\
or two or more years before a
certificate is issued.
These professional mechanics are fully able to analyze vehicle problems \
and perform the necessary
service procedures to keep your Volvo at peak operating condition.
Note! The above pertains to USA only. pg. 105 Road assistance

Your new Volvo comes with a three year road assistance program known as \
ON-CALL. Additional
information, features, and benefits are described in a separate informat\
ion package in your glove
compartment. When refueling always check:
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Oil level between dipstick marks. The distance between the marks represe\
nts approx. 1 US qt. = 1 liter.
Fill with multigrade oil

Check without removing the cap that the brake fluid level is above the M\
in-mark. Brake and clutch fluid
DOT 4.

Coolant level between the expansion tank marks. Mixture: 50 percent anti\
-freeze and 50 percent water.

Washer fluid reservoir should be filled with water and solvent (wintert\
ime: windshield washer anti-
freeze).

Electrolyte level 1/4" - 3/8" (5 - 10 mm) above plates. Fill distilled\
water only, never acid. Check level
in conjunction with normal service or once a year.
Never operate engine in closed unventilated areas.

Changing a wheel, see pages 84, 85
a bulb, see pages 76-80
a fuse, see page 81

Fuel: Octane rating 95 RON Unleaded, 91 (R+M)/2
Min. 91 RON Unleaded, 87 (R+M)/2 Inside back cover
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