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1976 Volvo 240

Sweden Gasoline RWD SedanUpdated Aug 25, 2026

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Specifications

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification

Rev. at Max Power: 5,200 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque: 2,500 rpm

Engine Fluids

Synthetic Oil (viscosity): 10W-30
10W-40
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity): 10W-30
10W-40
10W-50
20W-50
Engine Oil, Volume: 3.85 litres
Transmission Fluid, Volume: 0.75 – 6.5 litres
Engine Coolant, Volume: 9.5 litres

Car Battery

Voltage: 12 V
Battery Capacity: 60 Ah
Alternator Charge Current: 55 A
Alternator Voltage: 14 V

Engine Configuration

Bore: 92 mm (3.6 in)
Stroke: 80 mm (3.1 in)
Compression Ratio: 8.5 :1
Engine Configuration: Inline
Naturally Aspirated: Yes
Synchronization: Timing Belt
Engine Placement: Front
Engine Mount: Longitudinally
Type of Combustion Engine: Piston
Fuel System: Mechanical Fuel Injection
Camshaft Type: OHC
Engine Block: Cast Iron
Engine Heads: Aluminium
Engine Cooling: Liquid Cooling

Service Intervals

Timing Interval: 72,000 km (44,739 mi)
Air Filter: 48,000 km (29,826 mi)
Fuel Filter: 48,000 km (29,826 mi)
Spark Plug: 24,000 km (14,913 mi)
Brake Fluid: 72,000 km / 3 years
Oil Change & Engine Filter: 12,000 km / 0.5 years
Engine Coolant: 48,000 km / 2 years
Transmission, Fluid: 48,000 km (29,826 mi)

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis

Chassis: Sedan
Pillars: A-D
Chassis Construction: Unibody
Body Material: Steel

Doors

Front Doors: Conventional
Rear Doors: Conventional
Door Handles: Pull-up