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Replace Fuel Filter on a Volvo 740 Tips
I recently changed out the filter on my 240 which has the same set up. I had the thing in and out about 5 times before I got it right. When you to get it out put that fuel line … Continue reading
Timing Belt Replacement Tips Volvo 740
Tips, notes and suggestions (with a graphic illustration!) on changing the timing belt on a Volvo 740. Good stuff by longtime MVS Forum members. Timing belt Volvo 740
“Bumpy” gear change?
Bumpy gear change on automatic gearbox could be kick down cable and throttle linkage out of synch. “Bumpy” gear change?
760 Door Handle
There may come a time when you attempt to open your door and notice that the handle simply moves freely, without engaging the release mechanism. Most likely what has happened is that the release hook has become detached from the … Continue reading
740GL 1989 spark plug wire order
I recently replaced the distributor cap on my 1986. If you take off the distributor cap, you will see that each wire plug is labeled with the cylinder number it supplies. But to save you the aggravation of pulling the … Continue reading
89 Volvo 740 Random Stalls Ignition Failure
Various Volvo 740 and 760 Stalling Fixes Example: Eventually found on a forum that the radio suppression relay solder joints were cracked. I re-soldered the joints and had no further issues. This and more found in the Volvo Forums. 89 … Continue reading
How to use the On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) unit.
OBD unit is in the engine compartment The Volvo 240, 740, 760, 780, 940 and 960 cars from 1989, non-turbo engines only and 1990 to 1995 for both turbo and non-turbo engines were fitted with an On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) unit … Continue reading
Volvo Maintenance FAQ for Volvo 7xx/9xx/90 Cars
This list was developed for the owners of Volvo 7xx/9xx series cars who are interested in maintenance tips that are not generally available in commercial manuals.
Change 740/760 Transmission Fluid? How Much?
Change 740/760 Transmission Fluid? How Much? When I bought the car, it had ~112,000 miles, now it has about 116,000. I am unsure of what transmission maintenance was performed (if any other than adding fluid) before the car came into … Continue reading