Pg. 102 volvo service manuals – Volvo 240 User Manual
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1987 Volvo 240
Model
Vehicle 
capacity 
weight 
Recommended 
tire pressure 
(for fuel 
economy) 
Optimal Tire Pressure 
1-3 occupants 
Special 
Spare 
Special 
Spare 
tire 
pressure 
front
rear
Tire Size
front
rear
Front/rear
psi kPa psi kPa
psi kPa psi kPa
psi kPa
Sedan, 
USA 
970 lbs
36 250 36 250 185/70T14
26 180 27 190 165-14
36
250
Sedan, 
Canada 
425 kg
35 245 35 245 P185/75R14 26 180 28 200 165-14
36
250
Wagon, 
USA 
1220 lbs
36 250 36 250 185SR14
27 190 30 190 175-14
40
280
Wagon, 
Canada
495 kg
35 245 35
245 
b 26 
P185/75R14
180 30 210
175-14
40
280
For Canadian Wagon: 35/35 
 
pg. 102 Volvo Service Manuals
Service Manuals for your Volvo are available for purchase. These are the same used by competent 
Volvo technicians. Each major system in the car is covered by an individual Manual. These are grouped 
into ten sections and placed into a binder system. (Note that manuals and binders may be obtained 
separately or in preassembled sets.) 
Major sections within the binder system include: 0-General Information; 1-Service and Maintenance; 2-
Engine; 3-Electrical System and Instruments: 4-Power Transmission: 5-Brakes: 6-Suspension and 
Steering; 7-Frame, Springs, Dampers and Wheels; 8-Body: 9-Accessories and Other Equipment. 
A Service Manual Brochure/Order Form was placed in the car prior to delivery from the dealer to you. 
Complete ordering information is provided. 
Please note that these manuals may be offered for sale by your Volvo dealer. Prices charged by the 
dealer can vary from those listed in the brochure (according to Federal law). 
Additional copies of the Brochure/Order Form may be obtained from your Volvo dealer, or by mail 
directly from: 
Volvo Cars of North America 
Rockleigh Industrial Park 
Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647 
Attention: Volvo Service Literature 
Note that the above pertains to vehicles sold in the U.S.A. only.  
 
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