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Bought a new 940T wagon! Needs a little help on MPG, Performance 900 1994

posted by  ALS on  Wed May 21 06:09 CST 2008
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The gas mileage is about right with normal driving. Most are getting between 18-21 mpg city and 24-27 mpg highway with an automatic.
Want better mileage? Stay out of the boost and keep her under 65 mph on the highway. Volvo's get their best gas mileage under 2500 rpms.
The other posters have to you on the right path with maintenance on the car.
I would add you may want to do a fluid exchange on the transmission and replace with a good synthetic. Also filling the rear end with synthetic oil will also help with your fuel mileage.
You can also pump the tires up to 38 psi with out any wear problems as long as the alignment is with in spec.
Volvo has set the boost a little low in these cars. Most will gauge in at 5.5 to 6.0 psi when spec is 7.25 - 7.5 psi.
Remember more boost means more fuel is being injected into the cylinders.
You didn't say where you live but terrain and temperature make a big difference in fuel mileage. Flatter the roads and warmer the temperature the better mileage you will get.






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