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97 964 w/6304 new to the stable - need help! S90-V90

A recent serires of drizzly days here in Pennsylvania sent my wife and I to the auto auction (ROAD TRIP!). Having a 90 244dl as a daily driver as well as a 94 850 turbo sedan in the garage as a current project car, I was wise as a husband when I asked my wife, "Do I really want to buy another Volvo?" She said, "Yes!" I had permission from a Fordillac driving wife.
So now I have a 97 "S90" 964 with a 6304 engine and all the bells and whistles. The gravel/splash shield is broken, and the tranny dipstick is broken off, otherwise the car is a complete delight to drive...
Where can I get a decent manual for this beast? Where"s Big Bad Bob Bentley's manual for this girl?
Should I go to synthetic lubes as I am with the 850 (5234FT), e.g. Mobil 1, and what are your recommendations regarding the brake fluid (DOT-4, DOT-3 ? dino or synthetic?)
The power windows are sqealing, there's a slight tap in the valvetrain, but the weekend is coming, so I appreciate any adviceand cautions about my new 964. Thanks!
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(1990 244DL @ 156K, daily driver; 1994 850 ti+ @ 122K, current project: 1995 Fordillac Exploder Eddie Bowel Edition Wifemobile@123K; and mein bruder's Chevy trucks, etc.);)








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97 964 w/6304 new to the stable - need help! S90-V90

Welcome to the club...I have a 98 V90.

The only manual that is worthwhile is the one you get from Volvo at volvotechinfo.com and they are xpensive...I have then all for my wto 93 960's.

Bentley's is a waste of time...I will sell you mine cheap!

I am running Castrol Syntec 5w-50 fully synthenic in all 4 of my cars...pricey but worth it in the end...good start up lubrication...stays together at high speed & temp...low wear and good for the hydraulic lifters.

I also run ATE blue & gold brake fluid DOT 4 I believe.

These are great cars but they need to be kept current on maintenance...once thing start to break say cha ching$!

Let me know if you need any info.







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