Volvo 1990 740 Model
Do not use "kick-down" during the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km).
Manual transmission
Do not exceed following speeds:*
First 600 miles
600-1,200 miles
(1,000 km)
(1,000-2,000 km)
Gear
mph km/h
mph km/h
first
18
30
25
40
second
30
50
45
70
third
50
80
60
100
fourth
70
110
80
130
overdrive 80
130
90
150
* These are the maximum speeds recommended by the factory. Note that legislation in different
countries and states can stipulate maximum speeds other than those given here.
pg. 47 Fuel requirements, Refueling
Unleaded Fuel
Each Volvo has a three-way catalytic converter and must use only unleaded gasoline. U.S. and Canadian
regulations require that pumps delivering unleaded gasoline be labeled "UNLEADED". Only these
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