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VOLVO
240 DL, 240 GL

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. ft. (1.2 m3)
Volume with rear seat down	71 cu. ft. (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
Length	482 cm	484 cm
Curb weight (depending on type)	1323-1341 kg	1379-1383 kg
Gross vehicle weight	1830 kg	1950 kg
Capacity weight	425 kg	495 kg
Permissible axle weight, rear	990kg	1120 kg

WARNING! 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 B230F (2.3 liters; 141 cu. in.)
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.

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	2.32 liters (141 cu.in.)
Compression ratio	9.8:1
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.

pg. 90 Specifications

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 918 (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 750rpm)
Spark plugs	Volvo P/N 271409-5*
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 WR7DC (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: 3.31:1

Automatic transmission AW70
Reduction ratios:
1st gear 2.45:1
2nd gear 1.45:1
3rd gear 1:1
Overdrive 0.69:1
Reverse 2.22.1
Rear axle reduction ratio: 3.73:1

Vehicle speed/1000 engine rpm (manual transmission)
Rear axle ratio 3.31:1

	mph	km/h
1 st gear	5.3	8.5
2nd gear	9.8	15.8
3rd gear	15.5	25.0
4th gear	21.3	34.3
Overdrive	26.9	43.4
Reverse	5.8	9.3

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
Transmission:
-manual, M46	2.4 US qts	2.3 liters
-automatic, AW70	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
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
Battery: -Volvo P/N	1235272-0 (or equivalent)
-capacity	60 Ah
-electrolyte specific gravity	1.28
-recharge at	1.21
Alternator : - rated output	770W, 55A

Lights, 12 V	US bulb No.	Power	Socket	No. of bulbs
Headlights	Volvo P/N 1312618	45 W/65 W		2
Position Lights, front	1157	5 W/2.2 cp	BaY 15d	2
Turn Signals, front	1157	21 W/24 cp	BaY 15d	2
Turn Signals, rear	1073	21 W/32 cp	Ba 15s	2
Brake light/tail light	1157	21 W/31 cp	BaY 15d	2
		5 W/3 cp
High-mounted brake light	Volvo P/N 968113	20 W	Ba 9s	1
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 Lights		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
Seat Belts		2 W	Ba9s	2
Bulb Failure		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

	A					C	D				E	F
Model	Vehicle capacity weight	Recommended tire pressure (for fuel economy)					Optimal Tire Pressure 1-3 occupants				Special Spare	Special Spare tire pressure
		front		rear		Tire Size	front		rear			Front/rear
		psi	kPa	psi	kPa		psi	kPa	psi	kPa		psi	kPa
Sedan, USA	970 lbs	36	250	36	250	185/70T14	26	180	27	190	165-14	36	250
Sedan, Canada	425 kg	35	245	35	245	P185/75R14	26	180	28	200	165-14	36	250
Wagon, USA	1220 lbs	36	250	36	250	185SR14	27	190	30	190	175-14	40	280
Wagon, Canada	495 kg	35	245	35	245	P185/75R14	26	180	30	210	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.