hey!

[ben_jones_82]

hey i wonder if anyone can help?

i have just bought a 240gl estate 2.0i auto,for 100squids. i havnt got any paperwork with the car, but is in reasonably good nick for a 19yo! and with a bit of tlc a very tidy motor. I am intending to keep it...as seem to be infected big time with the volvo bug! Im just wondering if anyone can help me identify what type of autobox it has? what fluid it takes? it also has a button on the side of the lever, what does this do? is it like a winter mode? On my s70 i am supposed to check the autobox fluid with the engine running, is this the same with the 240???
Also does anyone have any reccomendations on changing/flushing the atf, i did this on my s70 and really made a difference.
sorry for all the questions, but any help would be fantastic.

many thanks
ben

[DFF53]

This should have an Aisin Warner or AW71 3spd auto.

[john h]

Hello, welcome.

Yes, the Volvo bug... I know about that!

Don't know much about 240s but I think the button next to the gearlever is to lock out the 4th (overdrive) speed for engine braking etc. (Stand to be corrected!)

As for your ATF, don't know the type but I'm with you on replacing the ATF being a good idea. I'm sure others will chip in.

Cheers

John

[Paul240480]

IIRC type f atf is the one.

Is the gearlever button not an overdrive?

Good luck with the car

[dan 244]

240 s have the gearlever button on the top, if it has a square button on the side the size of a small dice, it is a overdrive button.

[DFF53]

I thought it was only overdrive on the aw72 from 16valve models, i think in this case it should be 4th gear lockout as mentioned.

[NewVolvo]

While I don't have a 240 brochure from 1990, I do have one from 1991 and this one says:

Sunroof - std (saloons only)
Mirrors - manual, electric optional extra
Central Locking - std
Air Conditioning - optional extra
Auto - 4 speed (incl button on side being the overdrive)
Windows - front electric, rear optional extra
Leather - opt extra
RDS Radio - opt extra
CD Changer - opt extra
Outside Temp Guage - opt extra
Metallic - opt extra
Alloy Wheels - 10 spoke - opt extra
Alarm - opt extra


2 engines were available:

2.0 B200F 111bhp, 158Nm torque
2.3 B230F 116bhp, 185Nm torque

Both available with either std 5 speed manual or 4 speed (with overdrive button) auto.

Interior colours:
4134/5137 Blue Trico Plush
4135/5135 Neige Trico
4136/5136 Black Trico
4723/5723 Beige Plush
4726/5726 Blue Plush
4720/5720 Black Leather
4751/5751 Beige Leather

Exterior Colours:
130 Silver Metallic
177 SIlver Grey Met
214 Dark Grey Met
400 Gold Met
406 Deep Blue Met
409 Wine Red Met
410 Silver Blue Met
412 Verdigris Met
019 Black
189 White
601 Signal Red
602 Dark Red
604 Midnight Blue
605 Atlantic Blue

Hope that helps.

Need any more info, pls PM me.

[ben_jones_82]

Wow! thankyou muchly to everyone!

have got some atf on the way, (and a haynes! lol) just one question tho, and forgive me for being a dumbass!, but when should the overdrive button be used? my s70 is the first auto i have had in 8 years of driving, and the 240box is completely different again! any help would be truly marvelous!

Also should the atf be checked with the engine running?


like i say thanyou for all your advice, hints and tips. This forum is a credit to everyone thats posts on it and the advice and help you give, really is second to none, it gives that little bit of hope to all, should we say 'maturing' volvos!

Massive respect to you all!

kind regards
ben

[NewVolvo]

Originally Posted by ben_jones_82

Wow! thankyou muchly to everyone!

have got some atf on the way, (and a haynes! lol) just one question tho, and forgive me for being a dumbass!, but when should the overdrive button be used? my s70 is the first auto i have had in 8 years of driving, and the 240box is completely different again! any help would be truly marvelous!

Also should the atf be checked with the engine running?


like i say thanyou for all your advice, hints and tips. This forum is a credit to everyone thats posts on it and the advice and help you give, really is second to none, it gives that little bit of hope to all, should we say 'maturing' volvos!

Massive respect to you all!

kind regards
ben

Thanks.

The overdrive button is really only to change down from 4th to 3rd for say, overtaking or climing a hill without speed dropping.

My 780's overdrive is like the car lunges into a different world with a lot of noise and a suprisingly amount of power. But to be honest, it's best to be left alone and let the auto box' do its job.

[the alarming man]

Originally Posted by NewVolvo

Thanks.

The overdrive button is really only to change down from 4th to 3rd for say, overtaking or climing a hill without speed dropping.

My 780's overdrive is like the car lunges into a different world with a lot of noise and a suprisingly amount of power. But to be honest, it's best to be left alone and let the auto box' do its job.

is it???....wasnt on mine it opened up more reves in every gear...in fact with that engaged the thing flew...so did the petrol gauge towards empty but hey ho
but paul is right it is overdrive
you can use overdrive when ever you want but be warned it does use shed loads of petrol....also a bit of advice given to me on her and it works!! run it on super unleaded....does drive better....even if you do every other fill up...the 240 prefers the higher octane fuel