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VOLVO
DL, GL and Turbo

Cargo Space	Wagon models
Length with rear seat up	44.5" (113 cm)
Length with rear seat down	74.0" (188 cm)
Maximum width	53.1" (135 cm)
Height	32.9" (84 cm)
Volume with rear seat up	41 cu.' (1.2 m3)
Volume with rear seat down	71 cu.' (2.0 m3)
Cargo opening, maximum width	45.7" (116 cm)
Cargo opening, maximum height	30.7" (78 cm)

Dimensions and weights for Canadian models

	2 door	4 door	Wagon	Turbo wagon
Length	192" (489 cm)	192" (489 cm)	192" (489 cm)	192" (489 cm)
Curb weight (depending on type)	2970-2981 lbs (1347-1352 kg)	2855-3025 lbs (1296-1372 kg)	2976-2992 lbs (1350-1357 kg)	3122-3133 lbs (1416-1434 kg)
Gross vehicle weight	4030 lbs (1830 kg)	4030 lbs (1830 kg)	4190 lbs (1900 kg)	4190 lbs (1900 kg)
Capacity weight	960 lbs (435 kg)	940 lbs (425 kg)	1090 lbs (495 kg)	950 lbs (430 kg)
Permissible axle weight, rear	2180 lbs (990 kg)	2180 lbs (990 kg)	2470 lbs (1120 kg)	2340 lbs (1060 kg)

NOTE:
When adding accessories, equipment, luggage and other cargo to your vehicle, the total loaded weight capacity of the vehicle must not be exceeded.
Consult your dealer for information.

pg. 89 Specifications

ENGINE
4-cylinder in-line liquid-cooled gasoline engine. Cylinder block in special cast iron. Cylinders are bored directly in block.
Cylinder head in light-alloy. Separate inlet and exhaust passages. Single overhead camshaft.
Engine lubrication is provided by a gear pump driven from the crankshaft. Full-flow type oil filter. Exhaust emission control accomplished by fuel injection. Exhaust Gas Recirculation ( some models also equipped with Lambda-sond® system and 3-way catalytic converter). Close crankcase ventilation system and evaporative emission control system.

Type designation	B21F-Turbo	B23F (automatic)	B23F (manual)
Output (SAE J1349) at/rpm	131 hp/5400	114 hp/5400	111 hp/5400
Max. torque (SAE J1349) at rpm	155 ft. Ibs./3750	133 ft. Ibs./3500	136 ft. Ibs./2750
Number of cylinders	4	4	4
Bore	3.62" (92 mm)	3.78" (96 mm)	3.78" (96 mm)
Stroke	3.15" (80 mm)	3.15" (80 mm)	3.15" (80 mm)
Displacement	2.13 liters	2.32 liters	2.32 liters
Compression ratio	7.5	10.3	9.5
Valves	overhead	overhead	overhead
Valve clearance, inlet and exhaust at normal operating temp.		0.014-0.018" (0.35-0.45 mm) when checking 0.016-0.018" (0.40-0.45 mm) when adjusting
Firing order	1-3-4-2	1-3-4-2	1-3-4-2
Ignition setting, vacuum regulator disconnected	12° +/- 2° BTDC at idle	12° +/- 1° BTDC at idle (vacuum connected)
Spark plugs	Volvo Part No. 273594-2 (Bosch WR7DS)	Volvo Part No. 273594-2 (Bosch WR7DS)
Spark plug gap	0.7-0.8 mm (0.028-0.032")	0.7-0.8 mm (0.028-0.032")
Tightening torque	15-22 ft. Ibs. (20-30 Nm)	15-22 ft. Ibs. (20-30 Nm)
Distributor, direction of rotation	Clockwise	Clockwise

pg. 90 Specifications

Type designation	B21A (Canada)
Output (SAE J1349) at/rpm	105 hp/5250
Max. torque (SAE J1349) at rpm	127 ft. Ibs. /2500
Number of cylinders	4
Bore	3.62" (92 mm)
Stroke	3.15" (80 mm)
Displacement	2.13 liters
Compression ratio	9.3
Valves	overhead
Valve clearance, inlet and exhaust at normal operating temp.		0.014-0.018" (0.35-0.45 mm) when checking 0.016-0.018" (0.40-0.45 mm) when adjusting
Firing order	1-3-4-2
Ignition setting, vacuum regulator disconnected	7° +/- 2° BTDC at 750 +/- 50 rpm
Spark plugs	Volvo Part No. 273597-5 (Bosch W7DC)
Spark plug gap	0.7-0.8 mm (0.028-0.032")
Tightening torque	15-22 ft. Ibs. (20-30 Nm)
Distributor, direction of rotation	Clockwise

Cooling System

Type:	Positive pressure
Thermostat begins to open at:	197°F (92°C)
Fan belts, designation:	HC-38 X 925
Coolant:	Volvo Coolant Type C (blue-green)

Fuel System

B21F Turbo:	Fuel injection CI-system
B23F:	L.H. Jetronic
B21A:	Carburetor Zenith

pg. 91 Specifications

Capacities

Fuel tank	15.8 US gals = 60 liters
Cooling system	9.9 US qts = 9.4 liters (of which expansion tank = 0.7 US qts (0.6 liter))
Oil capacity:
Cars without turbo
- engine, oil change	3.5 US qts = 3.35 liters
- engine, incl. oil filers	4.0 US qts = 3.85 liters
Cars with turbo
Same as above except if oil cooler is drained add	0.7 US qts = 0.6 liter
transmission(M46)	2.4 US qts = 2.3 liters
-auto. with overdrive	7.8 US qts = 7.4 liters
-auto. without overdrive	7.1 US qts = 6.7 liters
Rear axle	1.7 US qts = 1.6 liters
steering gear, power	0.8 US qts = 0.75 liters

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

Voltage	12 V
Battery:
-Volvo P/N	1235272-0 *
-Capacity	60 Ah
-Electrolyte, specific gravity	1.28
-Recharge at	1.21
Alternator , - rated output	840 W**
- max. current	70 A**
* or corresponding
** B21F Turbo 770W, 55A

Lights, 12 V	US bulb No.	Power	Socket	No. of bulbs
Headlights, inner	H4651	Sealed Beam	Halogen	2
Headlights, outer	H4656	Sealed Beam	Halogen	2
Position Lights, front	67	5 W/4 cp	Ba 15s	2
Turn Signals, front	1073	21 W/32 cp	Ba 15s	2
Turn Signals, rear	1073	21 W/32 cp	Ba 15s	2
Tail lights	67	5 W/4 cp	Ba 15s	4
Stop Lights	1073	21 W/32 cp	Ba 15s	2
Back-up Lights	1073	21 W/32 cp	Ba 15s	2
The following bulbs may be obtained from your nearest Volvo dealer.
Rear ash tray Light		1.2 W	W2x4.6d	1
License plate Light, Sedan		4 W	Ba9s	2
License plate Light, Wagon		5 W	S 8.5-8	2
Interior Light		10 W	S 8.5-8	1
Glovebox Light		2 W	Ba9s	1
Instrument Panel Light		3 W	W2.1x9.5d	2
Control Panel Light		1.2 W	W2x4.6d	3
Shift positions, Auto Transmission		1.2 W	W2x4.6d	1
Engine Compartment Light		15 W	S 8.5-8	1
Trunk Light		15 W	S 8.5-8	1
Warning Lamps
Charging		1.2 W	W2x4.6d	1
Turn Signals		1.2 W	W2x4.6d	2
Brake Failure		1.2 W	W2x4.6d	1
Parking Brake		1.2 W	W2x4.6d	1
Headlights		1.2 W	W2x4.6d	1
Oil Pressure		1.2 W	W2x4.6d	1
Overdrive		1.2 W	W2x4.6d	1
Warning Flashers		1.2 W	W2x4.6d	1
El. Heated Window		1.2 W	W2x4.6d	1
Lambda Sond® Reminder		1.2 W	W2x4.6d	1
Seat Belts		2 W	Ba9s	2
Bulb Failure		1.2 W	W2x4.6d	1
Choke		1.2 W	W2x4.6d	1
Boost Pressure (Turbo)		1.2 W	W2x4.6d	1

pg. 92 Specifications

Front End
Suspension is of the McPherson type with the shock absorber mounted in a strut in the coil spring.
Rack and pinion steering gear.
Power steering is standard on most models.
Safety steering column.

Front wheel alignment
The alignment specifications apply to an unloaded car but include fuel, coolant and spare wheel.
Toe-in, manual steering: 3/16"= 0.11+/- 0.04" (2.5 +/- 1 mm)
(On rim) power steering: 1/8"= 0.06+/- 0.04" (1.5 +/- 1 mm)
Caster (not to exceed 1/2° difference between sides):
-manual steering.................................................... +2° to + 3°
-power steering...................................................... +3° to + 4°
Camber (not to exceed 1/2° difference between sides):
-all, except Turbo.................................................... +1° to + 1 1/2°
-Turbo............................................................. +1/4° to + 3/4°
(Reduce camber if excessive wear on tire outer shoulder is observed)

POWER TRANSMISSION
Cable-operated clutch on the single, dry-plate type.
Floor-shifted operated manual transmission has four synchromesh forward gears and one reverse.
Overdrive available on some models.
Optional automatic transmission.
Hypoid type final drive. Limited slip differential is optional.

Clutch
Clutch release arm play approx 1/8" (3mm)
Does not apply to cars with engine B23F or B21F Turbo.

Transmission

Type designation:	M46	AW55 BW55	AW70 AW71
Reduction ratios:
1st gear	4.03:1	2.45:1	2.45:1
2nd gear	2.16:1	1.45:1	1.45:1
3rd gear	1.37:1	1.00:1	1.00:1
4th gear	1.00:1	-	-
Overdrive	0.79:1	-	0.69:1
Reverse	3.68:1	2.21:1	2.21:1
Rear axle
Reduction ratio	3.54:1 3.73:1 3.31:1	3.54:1	3.91:1 3.73:1

Speeds in mph (km/h) at 1000 engine rpm

Type designation:	M46	M46	M46
Rear axle ratio	3.31:1	3.54:1	3.73:1
1st gear	5.3(8.5)	5.0(8.0)	4.7(7.5)
2nd gear	9.8(15.8)	9.2(14.8)	8.8(14.1)
3rd gear	15.5(25.0)	14.5(23.4)	13.8(22.4)
4th gear	21.3(34.3)	19.9(32.10)	18.9(30.4)
Overdrive	26.9(43.4)	25.2(40.6)	23.9(38.5)
Reverse	5.8(9.3)	5.4(8.7)	5.2(8.3)

pg. 93 Specifications

Recommended max. and min. speeds, mph (km/h)

1st gear	2nd gear	3rd gear	4th gear
-25(-40)	10-44(20-70)	20-70(30-110)	25- (44-) **

**35 mph-(*55km/h-)with overdrive engaged

Tool kit
Wheel nut wrench.
2 screwdrivers (1 Phillips, 1 standard)
Tommy bar.
2 open end wrenches.

Vehicle Loading
The tires on your Volvo will perform to specifications at all normal loads when inflated as recommended on the tire information label located on the rear facing side of the right front door. This label lists both tire and vehicle design limits.
Do not load your car beyond the load limits indicated.
See Consumer Information Booklet for complete tire pressure information.

Tire Pressure Label

For DL, GL, GLE Canada: 35 35

		Vehicle capacity weight	Optional pressure 1-3 occupants recommended pressure			Special spare tire pressure
Car Model	Tire	2-d/4-d	Front	Rear	Special spare	Front	Rear
Sedan DL	175R14	980/970	26	27	165-14	36	36
Sedan GL	185/70R14	960	26	27	165-14	36	36
Sedan Turbo	195/60R15	980/960sf('1)')	26	27	165-14	36	36
Sedan DL, GL, GLE (Can)	P185/75R14	960/940	26	28	165-14	36	36
Wagon DL, GL	P185R14	1220	27	30	175-14	40	40
Wagon Turbo	195/60R15	970sf('2)')	27	27	175-14	40	40
Wagon DL, GL (Can)	P185/75R14	1090	26	30	175-14	40	40

1) Canadian vehicles 960/940
2) Canadian vehicles 950

pg. 94 Volvo Service Manuals

Service Manuals for your Volvo are available for purchase. These are the same used by competent Volvo technicians. Each major system in the car is covered by an individual Manual. These are grouped into ten sections and placed into a binder system. (Note that manuals and binders may be obtained separately or in preassembled sets.)
Major sections within the binder system include: 0-General Information; 1-Service and Maintenance; 2-Engine; 3-Electrical System and Instruments: 4-Power Transmission: 5-Brakes: 6-Suspension and Steering; 7-Frame, Springs, Dampers and Wheels; 8-Body: 9-Accessories and Other Equipment.
A Service Manual Brochure and Order Form was placed in the car prior to delivery from the dealer to you. Complete ordering information is provided.
Please note that these manuals may be offered for sale by your Volvo dealer. Prices charged by the dealer can vary from those listed in the brochure (according to Federal law).
Additional copies of the Brochure and Order Form may be obtained from your Volvo dealer, or by mail directly from:
Volvo of America Corporation
Rockleigh Industrial Park
Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647
Attention: Volvo Service Literature

Note that the above pertains to vehicles sold in the U.S.A. only.

Volvo supports Voluntary Mechanic Certification by the N.I.A.S.E. Certified mechanics have demonstrated a high degree of competence in specific areas.
Besides passing exams each mechanic must also have worked in the field for 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.