When was the last year the Volvo 244 was made?
With more than 2.8 million vehicles sold between 1973 and 1992, the Volvo 244 was one of the most important vehicles ever made by the Swedish car company. The design language at the beginning of the ’70s was based on straight lines and flat surfaces.
What do I need to know about my Volvo 240?
In this group you can find info about the service interval, checklists and which oil and other lubrication is needed for your Volvo 240 or 260. It’s a pretty general section, but very useful for servicing your Volvo 240 or 260 with the right maintenance schedule.
What kind of transmission does a Volvo 244 have?
The 244 was launched without an AC-unit, but that was added later on especially for the U.S. market. In Sweden nobody needed it. For more comfort, the 244 was equipped with a 3-speed automatic transmission, while the 4-speed manual was fitted as standard.
What to do if your Volvo 240 wont start?
If you encounter a intermittent or no start issue on your 240, you can often get going again by simply spinning the fuses in their holders, which reestablishes electrical contact.
Are there any problems with the Volvo 240?
It commonly fails in the open position allowing super heated air to be drawn into the engine, which reduces performance as well as dramatically shortening the life of the expensive air mass meter. The seats in the 240 are very comfortable when they are in good condition. 240 seats offer excellent adjustable lumbar back support.
Are there any problems with the Volvo system?
Volvo has had problems with this system since it was introduced in 1976. Volvo’s still run into the same issues on their newer models. Possibly in theory Volvos system is better, but in reality it gets overlooked and inevitably becomes clogged up and causes oil leaks and idle problems.
Who was the designer of the Volvo 240?
Like the Volvo 140 Series (1966 to 1974), from which it was developed, it was designed by Jan Wilsgaard . The series overlapped production of the Volvo 700 Series (1982 to 1992). As the 240 Series remained popular, only the 260 Series was displaced by the 700 Series, which Volvo marketed alongside the 240 for another decade.