Service Intervals & Specifications

1992 Volvo 240 Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic, AW70LSECTION Service Intervals & Specifications
REPLACEMENT INTERVALS

Component Miles
Air Filter 30,000
A/T Fluid (1) (240, 740 & 940) 20,000
Timing Belt
240, 740 & 940 50,000
960 20,000
Coolant 30,000
Fuel Filter 60,000
Oil & Filter 5000
PCV (Clean) 60,000
Spark Plugs 30,000
(1) Transmission fluid replacement interval for 960 is not available.
ADJUSTMENT INTERVALS

Application Miles
Valve Adjustment
240, 740 & 940 (1) 30,000
(1) 960 is equipped with hydraulic lifters; adjustment is not required.
BELT ADJUSTMENT

Application (1) Deflection - In. (mm)
240, 740 & 940 .2-.4 (5-10)
(1) Deflection is measured with moderate thumb pressure applied midway on longest belt run. On 960, belt is self-adjusting.
RENDER: 1.0x

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