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1986-1993 Volvo 240 Oil Change

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  1. 1986-1993 Volvo 240 Oil Change, 1986-1993 Volvo 240 Oil Change: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Raise the front of the car with a jack and support it on jack stands.

    • Never work on or underneath a car that is only supported by a jack. The jack may slip or fail, causing serious injury or death.

    • Place a drain pan directly underneath the red oil pan.

    • Use a 1" box end or socket wrench to loosen the drain plug on the bottom of the oil pan.

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    • Once the drain plug is completely loose it will fall out and oil will begin to drain out of the oil pan.

    • While you are waiting for the oil to drain, check the gasket on the drain plug and replace it if necessary.

    • Since it is such an inexpensive yet crucial part, it's a good idea to change your drain plug gasket at every oil change.

    • Once the draining oil slows to drip, wipe off the area around the drain plug with a shop towel or rag.

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    • Reinstall the drain plug and use a wrench to tighten it until it is snug, but not too tight.

    • Do not over-tighten the drain plug. You can always check for leaks and tighten the drain plug later. Over-tightening, however, could crack the oil pan.

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    • Locate the oil filter on the side of the engine.

    • It may not be possible to reach the oil filter from the top, as shown. If this is the case, you will need to access it from underneath the car.

    • Position the drain pan so that it is underneath the oil filter.

    • Turn the oil filter counterclockwise to loosen it. If the filter is on too tightly, you may have to use an oil filter wrench to loosen it.

    • Drain the old oil from the filter into the drain pan.

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    • Dip your finger into the new oil and spread a thin layer of oil over the gasket on the new oil filter.

    • Place the oil filter over the threads on the engine and turn it clockwise to tighten it until it is snug.

    • The layer of oil improves the filter's seal with the engine and makes removing the filter at the next oil change much easier.

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    • Remove the oil filler cap from the top of the engine by turning it counterclockwise and lifting it up.

    • Place a funnel inside the filler hole and pour four quarts of 10W-30 oil into the engine.

    • For colder climates, you may use 5W-30 oil instead.

    • Reinstall the oil filler cap.

    • Start the engine and let it run, checking the drain plug and oil filter for any leaks.

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Remember to check your engine's oil level periodically to make sure that you do not have too much or too little.

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