Volvo 940 1990 2.3 petrol service and maintenance

Engine oil

Oil change interval is 15,000 km or one year, whichever comes first.

Air filter

Air filter change interval is 30,000 km.
After prolonged driving in particularly dusty conditions, it is advisable to check the condition of the air filter earlier and replace it if the filter is visibly dirty.

Fuel filter

Volvo 940 2.3 petrol fuel filter change interval is 30,000 km

Spark plugs

Replacement interval for spark plugs is 30,000 km.

Timing belt

Manufacturers recommended timing belt replacement interval for Volvo 940 2.3 petrol is 80,000 km.

Running your car in aggressive environments (e.g. salt, sand, etc.) causes timing belt to degrade faster and reduces its lifespan; under such conditions, the belt may need to be replaced sooner.

Serpentine (drive) belt

Volvo 940 1990 16V Estate serpentine or alternator belt replacement interval is 120,000 km.

Gearbox oil change

Volvo 940 automatic transmission oil change interval is 125,000 km, the gearbox oil filter must also be changed at the same time as the oil.
Gearbox oil specification is Dexron III / VI. Gearbox oil capacity is 7.6 litres (8 quarts).

Gearbox maintenance information is provided for Aisin AW03-71LS gearbox. Before servicing, make sure your car has this particular gearbox.