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owners manual Volvo 242
owners manual Volvo 242 - year of production: 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993 - Volvo 242 244 245 owners manual EN
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1978 Volvo 242 244 245
4 When the primer has dried, apply the surface enamel in the same way. Spray on several times and
allow the paint to dry a minute or so between each application.
pg. 72 Long distance trips
Prior to a long distance trip
Have your car checked at a Volvo dealer. Preventive maintenance will help to ensure a trouble free trip.
Remember to take along a Volvo dealer directory.
The main items to check are listed below:
1. Brakes, front wheel alignment and steering gear.
2. Engine running condition.
3. Fuel system operation.
4. Oil leaks: engine, transmission, rear axle.
5. Cooling system for leaks or worn hoses.
6. Examine tires carefully, replace worn tires.
7. Battery and terminals.
8. Tool equipment.
9. Lighting.
10. Drive belts for tightness and wear.
pg. 73 Cold weather
Engine cooling system
A good quality anti-freeze/summer coolant should be used all the year round. The cooling system should
always contain water plus anti-freeze and rust inhibitor, even during the summer. Experience has also
shown that extremely weak anti-freeze solutions (10-25 percent) are very unfavorable rust protection.
For this reason, the quantity of anti-freeze/summer coolant should amount to about 50 percent of the
solution, that is 5.0 US qts. = 4.3 Imp qts = 4.8 liters. This lowers the freezing point to -31° F (-35° C).
Alcohol must not be used as an anti-freeze agent since it evaporates at normal engine temperature.
Engine fuel system
During the winter, large variations in temperature cause condensation to form in the fuel tank and can
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