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FUNKY noise from engine!! '88 740 Turbo 700

posted by  Maurice P on  Sat Apr 3 15:51 CST 2004
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The oil and filter were changed just 3,200 miles ago. Shortly after starting it today, the engine kept making this noise like it was eating rocks! I checked the oil and it was empty! The car has no leaks - so where could it have all gone?? I proceeded to throw in 2 1/2 quarts of Mobil 10w30.

The noise has gone away.. however, i'm nervous about having done irreprable damage to the engine..

Could the noise also indicate that i need a new water pump?

Sorry to ramble, but the car is only giving me approx. 17 MPG in the city. Isn't this way too low??

I'm asking these basics b/c it is new to me and I'm unfamiliar w/ Volvo's.

Its a 1988 740 Turbo Intercooler station wagon, 125K miles.

thanks for any thoughts and advice!! Much appreciated.

Maurice
Alexandria, VA





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