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MPG concerns in my 740GLE 700 1988

posted by  lincman90 on  Thu May 1 19:02 CST 2003
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Hi Group,

My dear ladyfriend found a "diamond in the rough" as they say. She purchased a one-owner '88 740GLE that is not quite breathtaking, but awfully close! However, she has found something to complain about (as women do...).

The car is getting about 7-9 MPG. I know that Volvos are not known as being fuel misers, but this is a bit lower than normal. I get about 20 MPG in my '90 240DL, though it's a 5 speed and has a higher rear axle ratio.

Any clues as to what could be causing the fuel comsumption problem in her 740?

All the best,

Tom






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