1990 VOLVO 240 engine

Volvo 1990 240 Model
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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Rear ash tray light 1.2 W W2x4.6d 1
License plate light, sedan 4 W Ba 9 s 2
License plate light,
wagon 5 W
S 8.5-8 2
Interior light 10 W S 8.5-8 1
Glove box light 2 W Ba 9 s 1
Instrument panel light 3 W W2.1x9.5d 2
Control panel light 1.2 W W2x4.6d 3
Shift positions, auto trans. 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 indicator 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
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See Consumer Information Booklet for complete tire pressure information.\

Sample Tire Pressure Label

pg. 104 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 individ\
ual Manual. These are grouped
into ten sections and placed into a binder system. (Note that manuals a\
nd 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-Bra\
kes; 6-Suspension and
Steering; 7-Frame, Springs, Dampers and Wheels; 8-Body; 9-Accessories an\
d Other Equipment.

A Service Manual Brochure/Order Form was placed in the car prior to deli\
very from the dealer to you.
Complete ordering information is provided.

Please note that these manuals may be offered for sale by your Volvo dea\
ler. Prices charged by the
dealer can vary from those listed in the brochure (according to Federal\
law).

Additional copies of the Brochure/Order Form may be obtained from your V\
olvo dealer, or by mail
directly from:

Volvo Cars of North America
Rockleigh Industrial Park
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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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WARNING!
Detergents and solvents
Do not use gasoline containing lead or benzene as a detergent or solvent. Both lead and benzene are
toxic and may be hazardous to your health.

Back cover
VOLVO
Volvo Car Corporation
Goteborg, Sweden
TP3055/1 (Canada & U.S.A.) 50M.08.8


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WARNING!
Carbon monoxide is a poisonous colorless and odorless gas which is present in all exhaust gases. If
you ever smell exhaust fumes inside the vehicle, make sure the passenger compartment is ventilated
and immediately return the vehicle to dealer for correction.
Never sit in a parked or stopped car for any extended amount of time, nor have it unattended while
engine is running.
Never operate the engine in confined, unventilated areas.