Automobile Repair/Volvo/240

Section 1 : Maintenance General Maintenance Schedule Every 10k miles or 1 year Engine Replace oil, oil filter, air filter Check coolant level, inspect for leaks Check ignition system, spark plug wires, distributor cap Inspect exhaust system for damage, corrosion Inspect accessory belts for wear Transmission Check clutch and drive shaft for play Check transmission fluid level and add if needed Check for leaks at the transmission, axle and cooling lines Electrical Check battery voltage and inspect terminal connections Check operation of all exterior lights Chassis Check brake and emergency brake operation Check brake pad wear Inspect brake system for leaks Fill brake fluid reservoir if needed Inspect steering and suspension parts for play or wear Check tires for wear and correct pressure Every 20k miles or 2 years Repeat all 10k maintenance as well as: Chassis Replace brake fluid Every 30k miles or 3 years Repeat all 10k maintenance as well as: Engine Replace coolant Replace spark plugs Transmission Replace ATF Every 40k miles or 4 years Repeat all 10k and 20k maintenance Every 50k miles or 5 years Repeat all 10k maintenance as well as: Engine Replace engine timing belt Section 2 : Engines General Gasoline B17 : I4 - 1784 cc B19 : I4 - 1986 cc B200 : I4 - 1986 cc B20 : I4 - 1986 cc B21 : I4 - 2127 cc B23 : I4 - 2316 cc B230 : I4 - 2316 cc B27 : V6 - 2664 cc B28 : V6 - 2849 cc B280 : V6 - 2849 cc Diesel D20 : I5 - 1986 cc D24 : I6 - 2383 cc Lubrication Cooling Air Intake Exhaust Timing Ignition Fuel Delivery Volvo 240s were offered with 3 core types of fuel delivery systems. Carburetor SU Carburetor: The earliest 240 models had SU Carburetors. Mechanical Fuel Injection Bosch K-Jetronic Electronic Fuel Injection Bosch LH-Jetronic 1.0 Bosch LH-Jetronic 2.0 Bosch LH-Jetronic 2.2 Bosch LH-Jetronic 2.4 Bosch LH-Jetronic 3.1 Section 3 : Electrical General Battery Charging Systems Starter Lighting Section 4 : Transmissions General Manual M45 : 4-speed M46 : 4-speed M47 : 5-speed Automatic BW35 : 3-speed BW55 : 3-speed AW55 : 3-speed AW70 : 4-speed AW71 : 4-speed Section 5 : Brakes General Section 6 : Steering & Suspension General Section 7 : Axles & Driveline General Section 8 : Body & Interior General Section 9 : Safety General Section 10 : Data & Specifications General Tools