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No oil change in 2 years, low oil 700 1988

posted by  someone claiming to be Lazy owner on  Mon Jan 23 02:52 CST 2012 [RELATED]

Hi,
I've owned an 88 740 gle for around 10 years now, maintained it well until I bought a replacement two years ago. It was majorly serviced right before I bought the replacement - new radiator and tires. I've been driving it recently and noticed the temp gauge fluctuate, guessed it may be low oil. Checked the oil and the dip stick was dry.
I'd like to change the oil myself but am now thinking it may need more love than I know how to provide - a thorough flush. I've never done an oil change and don't have a Volvo manual.
I'm in the San Jose CA area and usually took my car to Volpar.
I'd like to continue using this as my daily commute vehicle and eventually take over servicing it myself. I'd like to go full synthetic.
Suggestions?
Jim






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