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I’m not sure what to make of this report. The engine runs incredibly well. My objective in running HPL is a 10,000 mile OCI. Given this report it looks like I should return to 5,000 mile OCIs. I’m open to all opinions. ( MOD NOTE: image removed; UOA had personal info on it; see new image...

Just purchased this from an enthusiast in SoCal. One owner, all records, 101k. The Classic badge designates the last 1600 240s made before production ended in May 1993. Only two exterior colors were offered on the Classics. Burgundy and teal/green. For some reason burgundy is rare in the US...

This was my Dad’s V70. His favorite car next to his ‘87 Volvo 240. The only cars he bought new for himself. He passed at 94 years In September 2018. My Mom decided to stop driving. My sister got her 2007 Volvo V70 (with 29,000 miles) and I got Dad’s V70. I’m thrilled. The entire way home...

Lucas CJ-4 15W40 Synthetic, 144 quarts, $133 delivered Zoro website. I used a 20% discount code which they send everyday. https://www.zoro.com/lucas-oil-synthetic-sae-15w-40-cj-4-truck-oi-pk12-10298/i/G203505460/ @dnewton3 - To the best of my knowledge this meets the site’s promotion guidelines.

1993 Volvo 240 sedan 5 speed 189,000 miles I purchased this on Thursday. It sat in a garage in Milford CT for 10 years. Fuel tank was drained and filled with fresh gas, fuel filter and main fuel pump replaced. The engine started right up. No rust of any importance. I will give it a thorough...

1992 Mercedes Benz 300D 2.5 turbo 148,166 miles I purchased on Friday from a MB collector in Clinton CT. All records with $12,600 in new components in the past 4 years. Zero rust. My wife claimed it after the first drive. Like a good BITOGer I changed the oil and filter when I got home. My...

1993 Volvo 240, 233,000 miles, 5,400 mile OCI; HPL No VII 5W30 Euro, Mann W917 filter This is the first run with HPL. See my post and pictures in the HPL thread. My plan is to extend the OCI to 7,500 miles and then 10,000 miles if the UOAs indicate it is safe. Blackstone is concerned about...

The return line nipple broke off in my hand while removing the hose. Glad it happened in my driveway and not on the Cross Bronx Expressway! Working on a remote reservoir configuration. This would isolation the engine vibrations.

2016 Q5 suspension differential crossmember. The plastic cover traps the pre-treatment and salt. Rotted through in 5 winters.

Wix 51773 filter. I run this on the 1993 240 wagon which has a remote filter mount. It allows me to run 5 quarts instead of 4. The filter media was glued like a rock to the end caps around a metal core. As you can see the pleats are spaced perfectly. The media measures 5.75” x 64.125”. The...

On my 3rd Interstate battery in 25 months in the 1993 240 sedan. It’s making me question the quality.

Luber-Finer PH299 3.86” width, 6.9” height I run this class of filters on the 240 wagon which has a remote filter mount. Double the oil and flirtation of a Mann W917, 33% more than the XG8A. The filter was dented during shipment and will be replaced.

I’m pleased with this report. The 240 wagon was heavily loaded with rocket box, awning, two mountain bikes, camping and bike gear for two. Six passes over 10,000’ feet and one over 11,000’ the Monarch Pass, just west of Salida CO. I had my foot into her every day due to winds, climbing, high...

Does anyone know who supplies the MB 5W40 229.5 engine oil? Thanks! Sam

I’m really pleased with this report. This is the second 5,000 mile run with this oil. Makeup oil was 1/3 quart in a sump that holds 4 quarts. Mann W917 filter. Dimple magnetic drain plug. I‘ve been running dual spec oils in both 240s for quite a while. As you can see the cam shaft and area...

My Volvo 240s have a GM Saginaw Type II pump and a TRW/CAM rack. The fluid spec varies, Type F in some manuals, ATF (no spec) in others. I’ve been filling with DEX VI, Mercon V full syn, or M1 ATF with no issues. And no pump squealing during below 0 degree start ups. When the folks on the...

My 240 wagon has a Dana 30 differential. It was rebuilt 1,300 miles ago with 157,000 miles on the unit. The unit received a Yukon Gear Bearing & Seal Overall Kit, GRW131R Wheel Bearing/Keeper, Inner and Outer Grease Seals, plus 85W-140 GL-5 Phillips 66 dino gear oil. The pinion and ring gear...

I just had the differential rebuilt in our 1993 240 wagon. It's a Dana 30 axle. The shop filled it with 85W-140 GL-5 gear oil and recommends I continue to use it year around, even in New England winters. The diff is noticeably quieter. I've always used 80W-90 GL-5 (meeting the SAE J2360 spec)...

I have a set on Michelin Harmony 185/70R14 on the 240 sedan. Mfg 24/06, 30/07, 24/08, 24/08. Installed May 2009. 45,000 miles since installation. 8/32" tread depth. Always garaged. No dry rot, no cracks, no obvious issues. They run and handle perfectly. And they're super quiet. My mechanic...

In the front I had I nstalled new WBR calipers (premium), Brembo rotors, Textar pads and bleed the system. Severe juttering within 300 miles. Brembo rotors had warped. Car lightly loaded. Rotors were changed to Volvo OE. Same calipers and pads. Juttering but not as severe. Rotors not warped...