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1979 Volvo 242 244 245

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VOLVO

242, 244, 245

pg. 30 Break in period, Service inspection

STARTING AND DRIVING

A new car should be broken in!

4-speed transmission

During the break in period do not exceed the following speeds:

First 600 miles (1,000 km)

1st gear 20 mph (30 km/h)

2nd gear 30 mph (50 km/h)

3rd gear 50 mph (80 km/h)

4th gear 70 mph

(110 km/h)

1) 80 mph (130 km/h) with overdrive engaged. Do not use overdrive below 40 mph (65 km/h)

600-1,200 miles (1,000-2,000 km)

1st gear 25 mph(40 km/h)

2nd gear 45 mph (70 km/h)

3rd gear 60 mph (100 km/h)

4th gear 80 mph

(130 km/h)

Avoid driving at low speed in high gear.

2) 90 mph (150 km/h) with overdrive engaged.

Automatic transmission

Do not use "kick-down" when driving a car equipped with an automatic transmission during the first

1,200 miles (2,000 km).

Service Inspection

To ensure proper operation the car should be taken to a Volvo dealer between the first 600-1,200 miles

(1,000-2,000 km) for a service inspection. The oil in the engine, transmission and rear axle will then be

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