Specifications

1979 Volvo 264 265
Cargo opening, maximum
height
30.7" (78 cm)
Capacities
Fuel tank
15.8 US gals = 60 liters/13.2 Imp.
gals.
Cooling system 11.5 US qts = 10.9 liters/9.6 Imp. qts.
Oil capacity:
- engine, at oil change 6.9 US qts = 6.5 liters/5.7 Imp. qts.
- engine, excl. oil
filter
6.3 US qts = 6.0 liters/5.3 Imp. qts.
transmission(M46) 2.4 US qts = 2.3 liters/2.2 Imp. qts.
(BW55) 6.9 US qts = 6.5 liters/5.7 Imp. qts.
rear axle 1.7 US qts = 1.6 liters/1.4 Imp. qts.
steering gear, power 1.25 US qts = 1.2 liters/1.1 Imp. qts.
pg. 86 Specifications
ENGINE
Liquid-cooled, gasoline, 6-cylinder V-engine with 90° angle. Aluminum cylinder block with cast iron,
replaceable wet liners. Aluminum cylinder head has separate inlet and exhaust passages. Single,
overhead camshafts.
Engine lubrication is provided by a gear pump driven from the crankshaft. Full-flow type oil filter.
Exhaust emission control accomplished by fuel injection. Lambda-sond
TM
system and catalytic
converter.
Close crankcase ventilation system and evaporative emission control system.
Type designation Volvo B 27 F
Output (SAE J 245) at rpm 127 hp(95 kW)/5500
Max. torque (SAE J 245) at
rpm
146 ft. lbs.(198 Nm) /2750
Number of cylinders 6
Bore 3.46" (88 mm)
Stroke 2.87" (73 mm)
Displacement 2.66 liters
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