Volvo 240
Maintenance specs for 3 variants of the Volvo 240 — from 1985 to 1993.
1985–1993 Volvo 240
2.3L I4 Carbureted (B230A) · RWD
107 hp / 136 lb-ft
Transmission
Type4-Speed Automatic (AW71)
FluidDexron II ATF
Drain & fill3.2 qt
Full capacity7.5 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidDexron ATF
Capacity16 oz
Differentials
Rear fluid80W-90 GL-5
Fuel
Tank15.8 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush30,000 mi
Brake fluid24,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingbelt — replace at 50,000 mi
Air filter15,000 mi
Drive belt50,000 mi
1985–1993 Volvo 240
2.3L I4 Fuel Injected (B230F) · RWD
114 hp / 136 lb-ft
Transmission
Type4-Speed Automatic (AW71)
FluidDexron II ATF
Drain & fill3.2 qt
Full capacity7.5 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidDexron ATF
Capacity16 oz
Differentials
Rear fluid80W-90 GL-5
Fuel
Tank15.8 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush30,000 mi
Brake fluid24,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingbelt — replace at 50,000 mi
Air filter15,000 mi
Drive belt50,000 mi
1985–1993 Volvo 240
2.3L I4 Fuel Injected (B230F) · RWD
114 hp / 136 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Manual (M46/M47)
Fluid80W-90 GL-4
Drain & fill2.2 qt
Full capacity2.2 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidDexron ATF
Capacity16 oz
Differentials
Rear fluid80W-90 GL-5
Fuel
Tank15.8 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush30,000 mi
Brake fluid24,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingbelt — replace at 50,000 mi
Air filter15,000 mi
Drive belt50,000 mi