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Best Gas Mileage/Most Dependable 900

posted by  spook on  Sat May 8 00:24 CST 2004
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Dear Earlybird,

Good a.m. and may this find you well. Aim for a 1994 940, with not more than 100K miles. Buy only if you can get the maintenance records (the stamped maintenance book or the receipts for services). It is critical to know for certain that the oil was changed every 5K miles, or more often. Someone, who was careful to get the oil changed regularly, likely was careful about other things. Someone, who was not careful about oil changes, likely was generally neglectful. Volvos, even 940s, are not real tolerant of poor maintenance.

Inspect the flame trap (see the FAQs): it is easy to inspect, being on top of the engine. If it is plugged, walk away from the car: it is a sign the vehicle was maintained by someone, who did not understand Volvos.

Hope this helps.

Yours faithfully,

spook






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