Petrol tank capacity

ANother question about my 1990 740 SE Auto Estate.

Does anybody know that capacity (prefreably in litres) of the petrol tank?

Many thanks,

Richard

 

As far as I recall it is 65ltrs. But will tell you in the handbook.

Andy

 

I'm trying to source a handbook. Does anyone know if there is a PDF
version availalbe for download from anywhere?

Thanks again,

Richard

 

Richard

I got it wrong. Checked my handbook (UK 1989 740 Estate) and it says 60ltr
13.2 gallon capacity. Always amazes me that when I have run the tank 'dry'
I have been able to get nearly 65ltrs in. Anyway 60ltr is the official
capacity for a 1989 740 in the Uk (excluding a car fitted with a long range
tank which Volvo produced for some of their saloons around that time).

Hope this helps.

Regards

Andy

 

Thanks very much for verifying that for me.

Much appreciated.

Richard

 

They come up periodically on ebay.

If you see a *black* cover Haynes manual, grab that too - it is far
more informative than the blue cover version, although the models
covered are only up to 1989 - it probably won't cover your type of
fuel injection.
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yea...my 1993 940t manual states 19.2 gall cap...i put in 21 gal the
other day.....i guess the diff is the "reserve"

 

19.2 galls ? You must have the long range tank. I had similar on my 1989
760 turbo it held 85 ltrs which is about the same. Cost a fortune to fill
from empty and was hard to fill right to the top.

Andy

 

andy...lets see...i have my manual in front of me...1993 940..
under capasities...page 9:9
fuel tank (aprox) ... 19.8 us gal / 75 liters...

 

I regularly was able to put high 70's low 80's Ltrs in and on occasion more,
no explanation really, I didn't think the spout held that much.

Andy

 

I have two 93 940's one sedan & one wagon. The sedan holds 21.x & the
wagon holds 19.8 US Gal.

Harold

 

Your 740 wagon has a tank capacity of 65 Litres. It is possible to squeeze a
couple more in if you are careful, however it is not recommended. For
interest facelift 760 saloons had 80 Litre capacity (due to IRS and an extra
tank) whereas pre-facelift 760 saloons had an extra tank in the trunk.

Cheers, Peter.