Volvo 1988 740 GLE Low gas mileage.

Discussion in 'Volvo 740' started by Sharshera, Aug 11, 2006.

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  1. Sharshera

    mjc Guest

    Maybe, but our '88 240 just returned an all-time low of 18mpg in 3/4
    city, 1/4 highway driving, with gentle throttle and no A/C. Volvos just
    aren't especially thrifty. The only thing you can try to improve your
    already above average mileage is to inflate the tire to about 4psi (or
    metric equivalent!) below the *maximum* load pressure. That should give
    you at least 1mpg more if you are running 6-10 psi below it now.
     
    mjc, Aug 13, 2006
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