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1988 Volvo 240

Sweden Diesel RWD SedanUpdated Aug 25, 2026

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Specifications

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification

Rev. at Max Power: 4,700 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque: 2,000 rpm

Engine Fluids

Synthetic Oil (viscosity): 5W-30
10W-30
15W-40
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity): 5W-30
10W-30
15W-40
Engine Oil, Volume: 7 litres
Transmission Fluid, Volume: 1.5 litres
Engine Coolant, Volume: 9.4 litres

Car Battery

Voltage: 12 V
Battery Capacity: 90 Ah
Alternator Charge Current: 55 A
Alternator Voltage: 14 V

Engine Configuration

Bore: 76.5 mm (3.0 in)
Stroke: 86.4 mm (3.4 in)
Compression Ratio: 23 :1
Engine Configuration: Inline
Naturally Aspirated: Yes
Synchronization: Timing Belt
Engine Placement: Front
Engine Mount: Longitudinally
Type of Combustion Engine: Piston
Camshaft Type: OHC
Engine Block: Cast Iron
Engine Heads: Aluminium
Engine Cooling: Liquid Cooling

Service Intervals

Air Filter: 48,000 km (29,826 mi)
Brake Fluid: 48,000 km / 2 years
Oil Change & Engine Filter: 8,000 km / 0.5 years
Engine Coolant: 48,000 km / 2 years

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster

Speedometer: Analogue
Tachometer: Analogue
Fuel Gauge: Analogue
Coolant Temperature: Analogue
Odometer Limit: 1,000,000 km/miles

Climate Control

Air Condition: Optional
Outside Temperature Indicator: Optional
Number of Vents, Front: 4 pcs
Controls: Faders
Rotary Dials

Connectivity

Radio: Optional
Radio Preparation: Yes

Connectivity › Radio

AM: Optional
FM: Optional
RDS: Optional

Connectivity › Media Format

CD: Optional
Cassette: Optional

Displays

Equalizer: Optional

Speakers

Total Number of Speakers: 2 - 4 pcs

Rear-view Mirror

Adjustments: Mechanical
Anti-glare: Manual
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type: Standard

Interior Storage › Storage Compartments

Glove Compartment: Light
Lockable (Manual)
Back Pocket: Optional
Door: Driver Side
Passenger Side

Interior Storage

Cup Holders: Optional

Other Equipment

Make-up Mirror: Passenger Side
Clock: Yes
Carpets: Optional
Ashtray: Front
Rear
Cigarette Lighter: Yes

Other Equipment › Clock

Analogue: Instrument Cluster

Other Equipment › Carpets

Front: Optional
Rear: Optional

Seats

Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver

Seat Depth: Manual
Seat Height: Manual
Backrest Angle: Manual
Lumbar Support: Manual
Headrest, Height: Manual

Front Seats

Number of Driver Seat Adjustments, Manual: 8
Number of Driver Seat Adjustments, Total: 8
Number of Passenger Seat Adjustments, Manual: 2
Number of Passenger Seat Adjustments, Total: 2
Heated Seats: Optional
Armrest: Optional

Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger

Seat Depth: Manual
Backrest Angle: Manual
Headrest, Height: Yes

Front Seats › Heated Seats

Cushion: Optional

Front Seats › Heated Seats › Cushion

Backrest: Optional

Second Seat Row

Armrest: Yes
Number of Seats: 3
Type of Seat: Adult

Safety & Security