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Need 940 information please 900

posted by  Volvodad on  Thu Feb 13 12:18 CST 2003
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I too just (5 days ago) joined the 940 club after 20+ yrs of 240 ownership. (still in the family - the kids have 'em)

I got a lot of great info on specs, capacities, recommended fluids, etc. from the Volvo site mentioned...get ready to wear out your printer! Not knowing how well this 1994, non-turbo sedan was maintained, (but it looks nice) I'm going over it pretty thoroughly:

fresh filled with petroleum 5W30; soon to be drained (hot) and replaced with Mobil-1 10W30, or 0W40 if I can find it, and a Mann filter.

already installed new NGK plugs and air filter
flush cooling system with Prestone HD rad flush, and refill with 50/50.
remove coolant overflow tank and clean out the deposits.
flush auto trans (using the unhooked cooler line method) - fill with ATF.
flush/refill pwr steering.
check valve clearances.
get a wheel alignment and wheel/tire balance and rotation.
check brake pad thickness, rotor axial runout.
bleed/flush brake system and refill with DOT-4
check charging system voltage with all lights, blower, wipers, etc. turned on
get battery load tested at Autozone or NAPA (free service)

That should take care of the major stuff. Then I can take my time to check other things which are more to satisfy curiosity than find an expected problem:

(oil pressure/cooling system pressure test/cylinder compression test/airbox thermostat function, etc...)

THEN - in goes the pounding stereo, the Hella fog lights, and maybe one day, the LS-1 engine......

best of luck with the new treasure.
--
Bob (81-244GL B21F, 83-244DL B23F, 94-940Sedan B230F)






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