Volvo 740 GL - Manual (Page 47)

1985 Volvo 740 GL, GLE, Turbo
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On cars with manual transmission, utilize the shift indicator light (S.I.L.). See "Instruments".
Other factors which decrease gas mileage are:
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Worn or dirty spark plugs
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Incorrect spark plug gap
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Dirty air filter
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Incorrect valve clearance
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Dirty engine oil and clogged oil filter
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Dragging brakes
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Incorrect front end alignment
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Low tire pressure
Some of the above mentioned items and others are checked at the standard 7,500 Mile (12,500 km)
Maintenance Service intervals.
pg. 40 Starting the engine, Turbo caution
To start the engine:
1 Enter the car and fasten seat belt.
2 Apply the parking brake, if not already set.
3 Place the gear selector lever in neutral/park (position N or P on cars with automatic
transmission).
4 Without touching the accelerator pedal turn the ignition key to starting position. Release the key
as soon as the engine starts.
If the engine does not start at once, depress the throttle pedal half way and keep it there until the
engine starts.
Avoid repeated short attempts to start (fuel is injected every time the starter is engaged when engine is
cold). Allow the starter to operate for a longer time (but not more than 15 - 20 seconds).
Do not race a cold engine immediately after starting. Oil flow may not reach some lubricating
points fast enough to prevent engine damage.
WARNING!
Always open the garage doors fully before starting the engine inside a garage to ensure adequate
ventilation. The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, which is invisible and odorless but very
poisonous.
Engine warm-up - initial driving procedure
Experience shows that engines in vehicles driven short distances are subject to abnormally-rapid wear
because the engine never reaches normal operating temperature, It is therefore beneficial to reach normal
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