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VOLVO
740 GL, GLE, Turbo

NOTE: When adding accessories, equipment, luggage and other cargo to your vehicle, the total loaded weight capacity of the vehicle must not be exceeded.
Consult your Volvo dealer for information.

All specifications are subject to change without notice.

pg. 106 Label information

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) should always be quoted in all correspondence concerning your vehicle with the dealer and when ordering parts.

1 Vehicle identification number (VIN)
VIN plate is located on top left surface of dashboard. The VIN is also stamped on the right hand door pillar.

2 Vehicle emission control information
Your Volvo is designed to meet all applicable safely and emissions standards, as evidenced by the certification label on the right side of the firewall. For further information regarding these regulations, please consult your Volvo dealer.

3 Model plate
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Codes for color and upholstery etc. This plate is located on panel above right headlight.

4 Loads and tire pressures

5 Federal motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS) specifications (USA) and Ministry of Transport (CMVSS) Standards (Canada)
This label is located on rear facing side of the driver's door.

6 Service label
Label on left-rear door frame.
Information on certain components.

All specifications are subject to change without notice.

pg. 107 Oils

Engine Oil
Oil quality:
According to API SF.
Oils with designation SF/CC and SF/CD comply with these demands.
Synthetic or semi-synthetic oils may be used if their specifications comply with the above.
Volvo recommends the use of fuel economy improving oils. When using these oils, the Volvo recommended oil change intervals must be followed.
Volvo does not recommend oil additives as they can adversely affect the engine.
Capacity: (incl. oil filter) 4.0 US qts. (3.85 liters): on Turbo models, add 0.7 US qts/b. (0.6 liters) if oil cooler is drained.

Manual transmission	Quality	ATF type F or G	Capacity	2.4 US qts. (2.3 liters)
Automatic transmission	Quality	ATF Dexron IID	Capacity	7.9 US qts. (7.5 liters
Rear axle	Quality	API-GL-5 (MIL-L-2105 B or C) SAE 90 or 80W/90	Capacity	1.7 US qts. (1.6 liters)
Power steering	Quality	ATF	Capacity	0.7 US qts. (0.7 liter)
Brake fluid	Brake fluid type	DOT 4	Capacity	0.43 US qts. (0.4 liter)

NOTE:
SAE 15 W/40 oil is recommended for use in severe driving conditions which involve high oil temperatures or excessive oil consumption e.g. mountain driving with frequent deceleration, or high-speed driving. Note, however, the higher temperature range of 15W/40 oil.

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pg. 108 Specifications

740 GL,GLE (B230F engine)
Liquid-cooled, gasoline, 4-cylinder inline engine. Cast-iron cylinder block with cylinders bored directly in block. Aluminum-alloy cylinder head with single overhead camshaft and separate intake and outlet channels. Engine lubrication is provided by a gear pump driven from the crankshaft. Full-flow type oil filter. Exhaust emission control accomplished by fuel injection, Lambda-sondTM system and catalytic converter.
Type designation	Volvo B230F
Output (SAE J 1349)	114 hp at 5400 rpm (85 kW at 90 rps)
Max. torque (SAE J 1349)	136 ft. lbs. (185 Nm) at 2750 rpm
Number of cylinders	4
Bore	3.78" (96 mm)
Stroke	3.15" (80 mm)
Displacement	2.32 Liters
Compression ratio	9.5:1
Valve clearance, cold engine	0.014-0.016"
inlet and exhaust	(0.35-0.40 mm)
Valve clearance, warm engine	0.016-0.018"
inlet and exhaust	(0.40-0.45 mm)

All specifications are subject to change without notice.

740 Turbo (B230F-Turbo engine)
Liquid-cooled, gasoline, 4-cylinder inline engine. Cast-iron cylinder block with cylinders bored directly in block. Aluminum-alloy cylinder head with single overhead camshaft and separate intake and outlet channels. Engine lubrication is provided by a gear pump driven from the crankshaft. Full-flow type oil filter. Exhaust emission control accomplished by fuel injection, Lambda-sondTM system and catalytic converter. Exhaust-gas-driven turbo-compressor with intercooler.
Type designation	Volvo B230F-Turbo
Output (SAE J 1349)	160 hp at 5300 rpm (119 kW at 88 rps)
Max. torque (SAE J 1349)	187 ft. lbs. (253 Nm) at 2900 rpm
Number of cylinders	4
Bore	3.78" (96 mm)
Stroke	3.15" (80 mm)
Displacement	2.32 Liters
Compression ratio	8.7:1
Valve clearance, cold engine	0.014-0.016"
inlet and exhaust	(0.35-0.40 mm)
Valve clearance, warm engine	0.016-0.018"
inlet and exhaust	(0.40-0.45 mm)

All specifications are subject to change without notice.

pg. 109 Specifications

740 GL, GLE (B230F engine)
Cooling system

Type	Positive pressure, Closed system
Thermostat: begins to open at:	196-200 °F (91-93 °C)
fully open at:	215 °F (97 °C)
Fan belts, designation:	HC-38 x 925
Coolant:	Volvo coolant type C (blue-green)
Capacity:	10 US qts (9.5 liters)

Fuel system

The engine is equipped with an electronic fuel injection system (type LH-Jetronic 2.2)

Ignition system

Firing order	1-3-4-2
Ignition setting(cannot be adjusted)	(12° B.T.D.C. at 750 rpm)
Spark plugs:	Volvo P/N 271409-5
	0.024-0.028" (0.6-0.7 mm)
Tightening torque	15-22 ft. lbs. (20-30 Nm)
Distributor, direction of rotation	Clockwise

* Bosch WR7 DC (or equivalent)

740 Turbo (B230F-Turbo engine)
Cooling system

Type	Positive pressure. Closed system
Thermostat: begins to open at:	196-200 °F (91-93 °C)
fully open at:	215 °F (97 °C)
Fan belts, designation:	HC-38 x 925
Coolant:	Volvo coolant type C (blue-green)
Capacity:	10 US qts (9.5 liters)

Fuel system

The engine is equipped with an electronic fuel injection system (type LH-Jetronic 2.2)

Ignition system

Firing order	1-3-4-2
Ignition setting(cannot be adjusted)	(12° B.T.D.C . at 900 rpm)
Spark plugs:	Volvo P/N 271409-5
	0.024-0.028" (0.6-0.7 mm)
Tightening torque	15-22 ft. lbs. (20-30 Nm)
Distributor, direction of rotation	Clockwise

* Bosch WR7 DC (or equivalent)

All specifications are subject to change without notice.

pg. 110 Specifications

Power transmission
Manual or automatic transmission.
Hypoid type final drive.

Manual transmission	M46
Reduction ratios:
1st gear	4.03:1
2nd gear	2.16:1
3rd gear	1.37:1
4th gear	1:1
Overdrive	0.79:1
Reverse	3.68:1

Rear Axle :
Reduction ratios:	3.54:1
	3.31:1

Automatic transmission AW71 (740 Turbo)
Reduction ratios:
1st gear	2.45:1
2nd gear	1.45:1
3rd gear	1:1
4th gear	0.69:1
Reverse	2.21:1

Rear Axle :
Reduction ratios:	3.73:1

Automatic transmission ZF 4HP-22 (with lock-up)(740 GL, GLE)
Reduction ratios:
1st gear	2.73:1
2nd gear	1.56:1
3rd gear	1:1
4th gear	0.73:1
Reverse	2.09:1

Rear Axle :
Reduction ratios:	3.91:1

Speeds at 1000 engine rpm (manual transmission)

Rear axle ratio	3.54:1		3.31:1
	mph	km/h	mph	km/h
1st gear	5.0	8.0	5.3	9.0
2nd gear	9.2	14.8	9.8	16.0
3rd gear	14.5	23.4	15.5	25.0
4th gear	19.9	32.10	21.3	35.0
Overdrive	25.2	40.6	26.9	42.0
Reverse	5.4	8.7	5.8	10.0

Front end
McPherson-type spring and strut suspension. Shock absorbers housed in strut casing. Rack-and-pinion steering.
Safety-type steering column.
The alignment specifications apply to an unladen car but include fuel, coolant, and spare wheel.
Toe-in, measured on the wheel rim: 5/64" +/- 1/64" (2 mm +/- 0.5 mm)
tire sides: 3/32" +/- 1/32" (2.5 mm +/- 1 mm)

All specifications are subject to change without notice.

pg. 111 Specifications

Electrical system
12 V, negative ground.
Voltage-controlled alternator. Single-wire system with chassis and engine used as conductors.

Voltage	12V
Battery, type	Maintenance free
Capacity	450 A, 90 min
Electrolyte, specific gravity	1.28
Recharge at	1.23
Alternator, rated output	980W
max. current	70 A

Lights. 12 V	US Bulb No.	Power	Socket	No. of bulbs
Headlights, inner	H4651	Halogen	Sealed beam	2
Headlights, outer	H4656	Halogen	Sealed beam	2
Parking lights, front	1157	21/5W/32/3 cp	BAY 15 d	2
Turn signals, front	1157	21/5W/32/3 cp	BAY 15 d	2
Turn signals, rear	1073	21 W/32 cp	BA 15 s	2
Tail lights	67	5 W/4 cp	BA 15 s	2
Tail light/Stop light	1157	21/5W/32/3 cp	BAY 15 d	2
Back-up lights	1073	21 W/32 cp	BA 15 s	2
Rear fog lights	1073	21 W/32 cp	BA 15 s	2
Bulbs		Power	Socket	No. of bulbs
Fog lights		55 W	H3	2
License plate light		4 W	W 2.1 x 9.5d	2
Door warning lights		3 W	W 2.1 x 9.5d	4
Interior light		10 W	SV 8.5	1
Reading lights, front		5 W	W 2.1 x 9.5d	2
Engine compartment light		10 W	SV 8.5	1
Trunk light		10 W	SV 8.5	1
Glove box light		2 W	BA 9 s	1
Instrument lighting		3 W	W 2.1 x 9.5d	3
Lighting control panel		1.2 W	Volvo P/N 966326	12
A/T selector		1.2 W	Volvo P/N 966326	1
ashtray, rear		1.2 W	Volvo P/N 966326	1
Warning lights
charging		1.2 W	Volvo P/N 966326	1
oil pressure		1.2 W	Volvo P/N 966326	1
parking brake		1.2 W	Volvo P/N 966326	1
brake failure		1.2 W	Volvo P/N 966326	1
bulb failure		1.2 W	Volvo P/N 966326	1
Indicator lights
seat belts, rear		2 W	Ba 9s	1
seat belts, front		1.2 W	Volvo P/N 966326	1
turn signals		1.2 W	Volvo P/N 966326	2
high beams		1.2 W	Volvo P/N 966326	1
overdrive		1.2 W	Volvo P/N 966326	1
washer fluid level		1.2 W	Volvo P/N 966326	1
Shift indicator 4th gear		1.2 W	Volvo P/N 966326	1

All specifications are subject to change without notice.

pg. 112 Specifications

Vehicle Loading
The tires on your Volvo should perform to specifications at all normal loads when inflated as recommended on the tire information label. The label is located on the rear-facing edge of the right front door. This label lists both tire and vehicle design limits. Do not load your car beyond the load limits indicated.

Tire Pressure Label

WARNING! Improperly inflated tires will reduce tire life, adversely affect vehicle handling and can possibly lead to failure resulting in loss of vehicle control without prior warning.

Tool kit
Wheel nut wrench.
2 screwdrivers (1 Phillips, 1 standard)
Tommy bar
2 open end wrenches.

Capacities

	740 GL, GLE	740 Turbo
Fuel tank (approx.)	15.8 US gal. 60 liters	15.8 US gal. 60 liters
Cooling system	10 US qts. 9.5 liters	10 US qts. 9.5 liters
Engine, at oil change	4.0 US qts. 3.85 liters	4.0 US qts.* 3.85 liters
Manual transmission (M46)	2.4 US qts 2.3 liters	2.4 US qts 2.3 liters
Automatic transmission (AW71)		7.9 US qts. 7.5 liters
Automatic transmission (ZF 4HP-22)	8.1 US qts. 7.7 liters
Rear axle	1.7 US qts. 1.6 liters	1.7 US qts. 1.6 liters
Power steering gear	0.7 US qts. 0.7 liters	0.7 US qts. 0.7 liters
* If oil cooler is drained, add 0.7 US qts (0.6 liters)

All specifications are subject to change without notice.

pg. 113 Service manual

Service Manuals for your Volvo are available for purchase. These are the same manuals used by competent Volvo technicians.
Major sections within the Service Manual System include: 0-General Information; 1- Lubrication and Service: 2-Engine; 3-Electrical System: 4-Power Transmission: 5-Brakes; 6- Suspension and Steering; 7-Springs, Shock absorbers and Wheels; 8-Body and Interior.
A Service Manual Brochure/Order Form was placed in the car prior to delivery from the dealer to you. Complete ordering information is provided.
Please note that these manuals may be offered for sale by your Volvo dealer. Prices charged by the dealer can vary from those listed in the brochure (according to Federal law).
Additional copies of the Brochure/Order Form may be obtained from your Volvo dealer, or by mail directly from:

Volvo Cars of North America
Rockleigh Industrial Park
Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647
Attention: Volvo Service Literature

Note that the above pertains to vehicles sold in the U.S.A. only.

Volvo supports Voluntary Mechanic Certification by the N.I.A.S.E. Certified mechanics have demonstrated a high degree of competence in specific areas.
Besides passing exams each mechanic must also have worked in the field for two or more years before a certificate is issued.
These professional mechanics are fully able to analyze vehicle problems and perform the necessary service procedures to keep your Volvo at peak operating condition.

Note! The above pertains to USA only.

All specifications are subject to change without notice.