Automobile Repair/Volvo/240

Section 1 : Maintenance

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

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 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