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Here's even more stuff to get.
Clean-up things: A box of vinyl gloves (100 for $8 Ace Hardware) and a can of GoJo cleaner. Rolls of low cost paper towels. Save old newspapers. Use under the car when doing oil/filter change, over the fender and over the strut tower when changing the oil filter. Many uses. Oh, get a strap-type oil filter wrench.
Get the Volvo Service Manual Wiring Diagrams for your exact model. Call their publisher Ken Cook at 1-800-25-VOLVO and ask what else they have. Volvo manuals are pricey, but the WDManual has info not found in Haynes or Bentley.
I would recommend the Haynes book. There are two editions extant. The earlier one covers 240s 1974 thru 1986, and is heavy on the pre-1983 models, lotsa pictures. It is caller "Owner's Workshop Manua" and is written in British. (Wing, bonnet, half-shaft, etc.)
The later edition covers 1976 thru 1993, and is titled "Automotive Repair Manual". It is still better on the pre-1983 years. Check eBay for these, you might find the early edition in good shape and low cost. Some parts are a fun read.
First oil/filter change is a good start. TIPS: Do it with the engine warm but not hot. Open the oil filler cap then open the drain. While it's draining, do the oil filter.
Put a hand under the oil filter and check the clearance between the filter and the RH motor mount. Tight fit? Motor mount replacement job needed soon.
Before unscrewing the filter, lay a couple of paper towels over the motor mount. There will be oil leaking out, this protects the mount. Have that old newspaper down under to catch the drip - stains concrete. Use the oil filter wrench just a little, then use your hand - no vinyl glove here.
Keep the oil filter wrench from touching the wiring on the back of the nearby alternator. If you hit the heavy connector stud, the ensuing BZZAAAPP will be (1) a dead short , (2) a reminder about being careful, (3) not really hurt anything, (4) be a good test of your reflexes.
Last: Do NOT over tighten the drain plug. Use a new copper gasket every other time. While you wait for all the oil to drain out, read your Haynes on how to change the timing belt.
There is much more, as you can guess, just ask.
Enjoy the car, enjoy the "Beat the Dealer" rush, enjoy the BBRD.
Good Luck,
Bob
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