Precopster--- you nailed it! I've owned Volvos for over 23 years. This is the first Volvo that's had Mobil 1 run it it for its entire life. I have always marveled that, even with the turbo w/o intercooler, I've never had to add even an ounce of oil! I plan on driving this beast for another 300K, whi...

My brain says kcodyjr is right on the money. What I couldn't believe today is how many "experts" were steering me away from conventional wisdom and telling me to buy 4 quarts of Royal Purple! What a Royal Hype!

Ok. Here's the deal. Very oily situation. I have a 1983 GLT Volvo 240 which I purchased this summer from the original owner. The car has 135000 miles. Mileage documented by the State of PA annually. It's now time for an oil change. When I bought the car, the original owner told me that he never used...

Yikes--- I'll opt for duct taping a couple of balloons to the steering wheel. That way I'll always be prepared The back seat head rests sound a lot more feasible. Thanks guys.

I have a 1983 Volvo 240. In '83, air bags weren't a required item. Also, Volvo did not install rear passenger head rests. I've located a 240 steering wheel with an air bag, along with rear head rests. Here's my dilemma: the purist in me says leave the car exactly as it is right now. My practical, sa...

For the record, I think the colors on this Volvo really work well: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330736916241&viewitem=&sspagename=ADME%3AB%3AWNARL%3AUS%3A1123 The little satellite receiver on the roof on the the driver's side is a little over the top for ...

Thank-you. Being rear-wheel drive actually saved this car from crumbling from rust. The gentleman I bought the car from, the original owner, didn't drive it during the winter because the rear wheel drive didn't do real well in the snow. Consequently, he stored the car in a friend's warehouse during ...

Here's my new baby... 1983 240 GLT Turbo

Here are some pictures!

Epilogue -- I got some great answers on this post!!! Thank you very much! But after all the analyzing and of searching for the perfect "R" car....(shoot - IPD makes a chrome "R" you can stick on the back of any Volvo) - There were just too many question marks I had that would jus...