1987 Volvo 760
Rear axle oil
Quality
API-GL-5 (MIL-L-
2105 B or C) SAE
90
Capacity
1.7 US qts. (1.6
liters)
Power steering fluid
Quality
ATF
Capacity
760 Turbo: 1.05
US qts. (1.0 liter)
760 GLE: 0.7 US
qts. (0.7 liter)
Brake fluid
Brake fluid type DOT 4
Capacity
0.43 US qts. (0.4
liter)
SAE 15 W/40 oil is recommended for use in severe driving conditions which involve high oil
temperatures or excessive oil consumption (e.g. mountain driving with frequent deceleration, or high-
speed driving.)
pg. 121 Specifications
Engine (760 GLE)
Liquid-cooled, gasoline, 6-cylinder V-engine with 90° angle. Aluminum cylinder block with cast-iron,
replaceable wet liners. Aluminum-alloy cylinder head has separate inlet and exhaust passages. Single,
overhead camshafts.
Engine lubrication is provided by a gear pump driven from crankshaft. Full-flow type oil filter. Exhaust
emission control accomplished by fuel injection, Lambda-sond
TM
system and catalytic converter.
Closed crankcase ventilation system and evaporative emission control system.
Type designation
Volvo B280F
Output (SAEJ 1349)
145 hp at 5100 rpm (108 kW at 85 rps)
Max. torque (SAEJ 1349)
173 ft. lbs. (235 Nm) at 3750 rpm
Number of cylinders
6
Bore
3.58" (91 mm)
Stroke
2.87" (73 mm)
Displacement
2.85 litres
Compression ratio
9.5:1
Valve clearance cold engine
inlet
0.004-0.06" (0.10-0.15 mm)
exhaust
0.010-0.012" (0.25-0.30 mm)
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
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