Automobile Repair/Volvo/240

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

General
Gasoline Diesel
 * 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
 * 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

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