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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

	4 door	Wagon	Turbo wagon
Length	489 cm	489 cm	489 cm
Curb weight (depending on type)	1280-1350 kg	1340-1390 kg	1390-1420 kg
Gross vehicle weight	1830 kg	1900 kg	1900 kg
Capacity weight	425 kg	495 kg	430 kg
Permissible axle weight, rear	990kg	1120 kg	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

DL and GL models engine B230F
Liquid-cooled, gasoline, 4-cylinder in-line engine. Cast-iron cylinder block with cylinders bored directly in block. Aluminum-alloy cylinder head with single overhead camshaft and separate intake and outlet channels. Engine lubrication is provided by a gear pump driven from the crankshaft. Full-flow type oil filter. Exhaust-emission control accomplished by fuel injection, Lambda-sond® system and catalytic converter.

Type designation	Volvo B230F
Output (SAE J1349)	114 hp at 5400 rpm (85 kW at 90 rps)
Max. torque (SAE J1349)	136 ft. Ibs. (185 Nm) at 2750 rpm
Number of cylinders	4
Bore	3.78" (96 mm)
Stroke	3.15" (80 mm)
Displacement	141 cu.in. (2.32 liters)
Compression ratio	9.5:1
Valve clearance, cold engine inlet and exhaust	Checking:	Adjusting:
	0.012-0.016"	0.014-0.016"
	(0.30-0.40 mm)	(0.35-0.40 mm)
Valve clearance, warm engine inlet and exhaust
	0.014-0.016"	0.016-0.018"
	(0.35-0.40 mm)	(0.40-0.45 mm)

All specifications are subject to change without notice.

Turbo models engine B21F-Turbo
Liquid-cooled, gasoline, 4-cylinder in-line engine. Cast-iron cylinder block with cylinders bored directly in block. Aluminum-alloy cylinder head with single overhead camshaft and separate intake and outlet channels. Engine lubrication is provided by a gear pump driven from the crankshaft. Full-flow type oil filter. Exhaust-emission control accomplished by fuel injection, Lambda-sond® system and catalytic converter.

Exhaust-gas-driven turbo-compressor with intercooler.

Type designation	Volvo B21F-Turbo
Output (SAE J1349)	162 hp at 5100 rpm (121 kW at 85 rps)
Max. torque (SAE J1349) at rpm	181 ft. Ibs. (245 Nm) at 3900 rpm
Number of cylinders	4
Bore	3.62" (92 mm)
Stroke	3.15" (80 mm)
Displacement	130 cu.in. (2.13 liters)
Compression ratio	8.7:1
Valve clearance, cold engine inlet and exhaust	Checking:	Adjusting:
	0.012-0.018"	0.016-0.018"
	(0.30-0.45 mm)	(0.40-0.45 mm)
Valve clearance, warm engine inlet and exhaust
	0.014-0.016"	0.016-0.018"
	(0.35-0.40 mm)	(0.40-0.45 mm)

All specifications are subject to change without notice.

pg. 90 Specifications

DL and GL models
engine B230F
Cooling System

Type	Positive pressure, closed system
Thermostat begins to open at	196-200°F (91-93°C)
- fully open at	215°F (97°C)
Fan belts, designation	HC-38 X 913 (two)
Coolant: Volvo Coolant type C (blue-green)

Fuel system
The engine is equipped with electronic fuel injection system type LH-Jetronic 2.2.

Ignition System

Firing order	1-3-4-2
Ignition setting (cannot be adjusted)	(12° B.T.D.C.at 750 rpm)
Spark plugs	Volvo P/N 273594-2
Spark plug gap	0.024-0.028" (0.6-0.7 mm)
Tightening torque	15-22 ft. Ibs. (20-30 Nm)
Distributor, direction of rotation	Clockwise

*Bosch WR7DS (or equivalent)

Turbo models
engine B21F-Turbo
Cooling System

Type	Positive pressure, closed system
Thermostat begins to open at	196-200°F (91-93°C)
- fully open at	215°F (97°C)
Fan belts, designation	HC-38 X 925
Coolant: Volvo Coolant type C (blue-green)

Fuel system
The engine is equipped with continuous mechanical fuel injection system type K-Jetronic.

Ignition System

Firing order	1-3-4-2
Ignition setting (cannot be adjusted)	(12° B.T.D.C.at 900 rpm)
Spark plugs	Volvo P/N 273594-2
Spark plug gap	0.024-0.028" (0.6-0.7 mm)
Tightening torque	15-22 ft. Ibs. (20-30 Nm)
Distributor, direction of rotation	Clockwise

*Bosch WR7DS (or equivalent)

pg. 91 Specifications

POWER TRANSMISSION
Manual or automatic transmission.
Hypoid type final drive.

Manual transmission M46
Reduction ratios:
1st gear 4.03:1
2nd gear 2.16:1
3rd gear 1.37:1
4th gear 1.00:1
Overdrive 0.79:1
Reverse 3.68:1
Rear axle reduction ratio:
DL, GL 3.31:1
Turbo: 3.73:1

Automatic transmission AW70/AW71
Reduction ratios:
1st gear 2.45:1
2nd gear 1.45:1
3rd gear 1:1
Overdrive 0.69:1
Reverse 2.21.1
Rear axle reduction ratio:
DL, GL 3.73:1
Turbo: 3.91:1

Vehicle speed/1000 engine rpm (manual transmission)

Rear axle ratio	3.31:1		3.73:1
	mph	km/h	mph	km/h
1 st gear	5.3	8.5	4.7	7.5
2nd gear	9.8	15.8	8.8	14.1
3rd gear	15.5	25.0	13.8	22.4
4th gear	21.3	34.3	18.9	30.4
Overdrive	26.9	43.4	23.9	38.5
Reverse	5.8	9.3	5.2	8.3

Front End
McPherson type spring and strut suspension. Shock absorbers housed in strut 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. 92 Specifications

Capacities

Fuel tank	15.8 US gals	60 liters
Cooling system
-manual transmission	9.9 US qts	9.4 liters
-automatic transmission	9.7 US qts	9.2 liters
-expansion tank separately	0.7 US qts	0.6 liters
Engine:
-oil and filter change	4.0 US qts	3.85 liters
-oil changed separately	3.5 US qts	3.35 liters
- for Turbo, if oil cooler is drained, add	0.7 US qts	9.2 liters
Transmission:
-manual, M46	2.4 US qts	2.3 liters
-automatic, AW70/AW71	7.8 US qts	7.4 liters
Rear axle	1.7 US qts	1.6 liters
Power steering gear	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 (or equivalent)
-capacity	60 Ah
-electrolyte specific gravity	1.28
-recharge at	1.21
Alternator : - rated output, B230F - rated output, B21F-Turbo	770W, 55A 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, rear	1073	21 W/32 cp	Ba 15s	2
Brake light/tail light	1157	21 W/31 cp 5 W/3 cp	BaY 15d	2
Back-up Lights	1073	21 W/32 cp	Ba 15s	2
Rear fog 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. 93 Specifications

Recommended max. and min. speeds***, mph (km/h)
Manual transmission M46

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
***always observe posted speed limits

Tool bag
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

Model	Vehicle capacity weight	Tire	Recommended tire pressure (for fuel economy)				Optimal Tire Pressure 1-3 occupants				Special Spare	Special Spare tire pressure
			front		rear		front		rear			Front/rear
			psi	kPa	psi	kPa	psi	kPa	psi	kPa		psi	kPa
Sedan, USA DL	970 lbs	175SR14	36	250	36	250	26	180	27	190	165-14	36	250
Sedan, USA DL, GL	970 lbs	185/70T14	36	250	36	250	26	180	27	190	165-14	36	250
Sedan, USA Turbo	960 lbs	195/60HR15	36	250	36	250	26	180	27	190	165-14	36	250
Sedan, Canada DL, GL	425 kg	P185/75R14	35	245	35	245	26	180	28	200	165-14	36	250
Sedan, Canada Turbo	425 kg	195/60HR15	36	250	36	250	26	180	27	190	165-14	36	250
Wagon, USA DL, GL	1220 lbs	185SR14	36	250	36	250	27	190	30	190	175-14	40	280
Wagon, USA Turbo	970 lbs	195/60HR15	36	250	36	250	27	190	27	190	175-14	40	280
Wagon, Canada DL, GL	495 kg	P185/75R15	35	245	35	245	26	180	30	210	175-14	40	280
Wagon, Canada Turbo	430 kg	195/60HR15	36	250	36	250	26	180	27	190	175-14	40	280

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.