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Oil change for a 1985 Volvo 740[ALL/1998] posted by Sam Harwell on
Saturday, 9 August 1997, at 11:56 a.m.
I have a 1985 Volvo 740 (4 cylinder, non turbo). Since I didn't get the original manual from the owner, I bought an after market Volvo manual.
The problem is the specifications in the manual call for adding a total of five quarts of oil when the filter is changed. However, when I add this much oil, the oil level is above the fill line on the dip stick.
Additionally, since I changed the oil I have experienced some oil dripping from the main seal. How much oil should I be adding when I change the filter and the oil?
Thank for your help.
Re: Oil change for a 1985 Volvo 740[ALL/1998] posted by Gregg on
Saturday, 9 August 1997, at 12:55 p.m.
The usual amount is 4 quarts and one cup. I usually add the cup to the
filter and let it soak into the media before screwing it on.
Oil pressure comes up a lot sooner that way. Yes, you will get dripping
on the motor mount and sub frame. Volvo does not charge extra for this
feature, they believe getting your filter off and on should be a
character building experience.
Re: Oil change for a 1985 Volvo 740[ALL/1998] posted by Stoney on
Saturday, 9 August 1997, at 3:50 p.m.
When I change the filter on a B21/23/230 I take a 1qt ziplock bag and slide it over the filter first, it catches the hydrocarbon creatures that try and excape back into the wild. I then leave the bag open and put it upside down in top of a 1 gal coffee can with a couple of 1x2's across the tpo and punch 4 nice holes in the bottom side, flip it over and let it drain. Get 1/2 or more quart out that way and keep my local garage happy. They accept the dirty oil for recycling and don't have a filter crusher at this time.
Pep Boys just started selling a cardboard box filled with a foam for oil changes, the foam absorbs the oil and I guess they squeeze out the oil with wringer and toss the box/foam into hazmat bin. But I prefer the old fashioned way .
Saw a priduct called "Hot Sleeve" yesterday. It is a long, elbow length, glove with open fingers that protects the hand, wrist, and forearm from burns from manifold, exhaust pipe contact during work on hot/warm engine. Having toasted myself a few times in past I would recmmend this to anyone working in the area of the manifold. Cost is $10, cheaper than a visit to the ER on a Sat. Lisle Tools part #18700.Available from Northern Tools 1-800-831-0884. Web link below.
Northern Auto Parts Warehouse