Volvo 740 turbo-diesel

Discussion in 'Volvo 740' started by Keith Porter, Nov 9, 2006.

  1. Keith Porter

    Keith Porter Guest

    Hi I just aquired an 85 Volvo 740GLE turbo-diesel with only 133000 miles on
    it. It has a few problems but I think they are easily fixed (mostly electric
    switches). I was wondering if anyone out there that has one could give me a
    idea of what kind of fuel economy I should expect with this car and if there
    is a way to time the fuel distributer without a gauge. Any help would be
    appreciated. Thanks in advance, Keith.
     
    Keith Porter, Nov 9, 2006
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  2. Keith Porter

    James Sweet Guest


    I knew someone who had one for a while, it was an automatic and got
    about 27 mpg on the freeway and 23 around town. Supposedly those with a
    manual transmission do significantly better however the very few I've
    ever seen have all been automatics.

    Make sure you keep up on your oil and timing belt changes, at 133K that
    motor is probably pretty tired unless it was well maintained. The one I
    worked on was on its second motor at 160K. I've heard tales of them
    lasting well but when people drive them like a gas engine and neglect
    them like you can a gas Volvo motor, they die an early death.
     
    James Sweet, Nov 9, 2006
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  3. Keith Porter

    M-gineering Guest

    7-8 l/100 kmh (manual OD)

    and if there
    afaik either a dial indicator with an extension, or a timing light with
    a piezo pickup

    warm it up gently, and change oil frequently
     
    M-gineering, Nov 9, 2006
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  4. Keith Porter

    Roadie Guest

    At 133,000 miles I would want to see a complete maintenance history
    that shows consistent oil and filter changes every 3,000 miles using
    diesel rated oil and some indication the owner knew enough to drain the
    fuel filter regularly. Otherwise it will probably be well worn out and
    not worth bothering with. It would also be worth having a competent
    mechanic who knows something about diesels to give it a pre-purchase
    inspection.
     
    Roadie, Nov 9, 2006
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  5. Keith Porter

    Roadie Guest

    On the road you should get above 30mpg and in town around 25mpg.



    Not that I know of.
     
    Roadie, Nov 9, 2006
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