1989 Volvo 740
NOTE:
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. Note, however, the higher temperature range of 15W/40 oil.
pg. 117 Specifications
740 GL
(B230F engine)
Type designation
Volvo B230F
Output (SAE J 1349)
114 hp at 5400 rpm (85 kW at 90
rps)
Max. torque (SAE J 1349)
136 ft. lbs. (185 Nm) at 2500 rpm
Number of cylinders
4
Bore
3.78" (96 mm)
Stroke
3.15" (80 mm)
Displacement
2.32 Liters
Compression ratio
9.8:1
Valve clearance, cold engine 0.014-0.016"
inlet and exhaust
(0.35-0.40 mm)
Valve clearance, warm engine 0.016-0.018"
inlet and exhaust
(0.40-0.45 mm)
740 GLE-16 valve
(B 234 F engine)
Type designation
Volvo B 234 F
Output
153 hp at 5700 rpm (114 kW at 95
rps)
Max. torque
150 ft. lbs. (203 Nm) at 4450 rpm
Number of cylinders 4
Bore
3.78" (96 mm)
Stroke
3.15" (80 mm)
Displacement
2.32 Liters
Compression ratio
10.0:1
Valve clearance
Self-adjusting
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