Is the Volvo 740 Turbo a good car?
Yes, the 740 Turbo looks like the typical staid, suburbia-bound Volvo—a fine upstanding citizen. But in its heart it’s a hellion. If it were a person, it would wear conservative navy suits, keep the lawn neatly trimmed and take great pains to religiously hide a penchant for tequila shots and Motörhead records.
When did Volvo stop making the 760 Turbo?
Volvo made few changes for 1990, but in 1991 things got complicated as the 760 line was given a mild face-lift and renamed the 940. So the 760 Turbo was now the 940 SE, but a 940 Turbo model was also offered, which was basically a 940 SE without the multilink suspension. The 740 Turbo was still around, too.
What are the problems with the Volvo engine?
Turbo Suffers Severe Misfire: Leaking Intake System Engine Cuts Out; Rich Running: Turbo Electrical Harness Degradation Turbo Stalls at Low RPM: Failed CBV Valve Diaphragm 760T Misfires; FI Resistor Pack Defective Hot Start Problems: Faulty Hall Sensor Hot Start Problem: Power Stage Overheats Diesel Engine Symptoms.
Is the Volvo 740 still with a manual transmission?
For the enthusiast, the 740 was the only turbocharged Volvo you could still get with a manual transmission by 1991. On the other hand, wheel sizes dropped from 16 inches back to 15 as the 740 was moved slightly down-market. The 740 was no slouch, though.
There is slightly more complexity with a turbo engine. They are only a problem with negligent owners who don’t use proper oil or extend the oil changes. My parents are driving a 1990 Volvo 740 turbo wagon with over 200k+ miles on the original turbo and has original engine. They are good with maintenance. Drive both and see what you like better.
Is the reliability of a Volvo turbo good?
The reliability goes down and adds the possibility of head gasket failure. There have been improvements in the head gasket area, but that turbo sure gets in the way of engine maintenance and adds heat under the hood. There’s also the leaking ductwork.
What kind of oil do I need for a Volvo turbo?
As the other posters pointed out, if you are sloppy about maintenance a turbo will cost you dearly in repairs! A religious attention to maintenance and selecting the right lubricants will ensure your turbo survives. Most will agree that a turbo car needs the best quality synthetic oil, such as Mobil 1.