Transmission - Volvo 760 GLE Turbo 1986 Manual

1986 Volvo 760 GLE, Turbo
air conditioner's compressor places on additional load on the engine.
Other factors which decrease gas mileage are:
Worn or dirty spark plugs
Incorrect spark plug gap
Dirty air filter
Incorrect valve clearance
Dirty engine oil and clogged oil filter
Dragging brakes
Incorrect front end alignment
Low tire pressure
Some of the above mentioned items and others are checked at the standard Maintenance Service
intervals.
pg. 45 Starting the engine, Turbo caution
To start the engine:
1 Enter the car and fasten the seat belt.
2 Apply the parking brake, if not already set.
3 Place the gear selector lever in neutral/park (position N or P on cars with automatic

transmission).

4 Without touching the accelerator pedal turn the ignition key to starting position. Release the key
as soon as the engine starts.
If the engine does not start at once, depress the throttle pedal half way and keep it there until the
engine starts.
Avoid repeated short attempts to start (fuel is injected every time the starter is engaged when engine is
cold). Allow the starter to operate for a longer time (but not more than 15 - 20 seconds).
Do not race a cold engine immediately after starting. Oil flow may not reach some lubricating
points fast enough to prevent engine damage.
WARNING!
Always open the garage doors fully before starting the engine inside a garage to ensure adequate
ventilation. The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, which is invisible and odorless but very
poisonous.
Engine warm-up initial driving procedure
Experience shows that engines in vehicles driven short distances are subject to abnormally rapid wear
because the engine never reaches normal operating temperature. It is therefore beneficial to reach normal
operating temperature as soon as possible. This is best achieved by driving with a light foot on the
accelerator pedal for a few minutes after starting.
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