Volvo 240 and unleaded petrol

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V's Cafe - 11 Feb 2005 12:46 GMT

I am from Australia and i have recently aquired a 1983 240GLE. As it is
getting harder to get LRP i have the following questions

1) now can it be run on unleaded.
2) If so does it need any additative?
3) does the timing need to be changed?

Thanks

Damien

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Michael Pardee - 11 Feb 2005 12:56 GMT

>I am from Australia and i have recently aquired a 1983 240GLE. As it is
> getting harder to get LRP i have the following questions
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> Damien

1) Yes
2) No. See
http://www.cartalk.com/content/columns/Archive/2001/August/08.html for the
advice I've heard from just about everywhere.
3) Only if the octane rating is lower than what you're used to.

Mike

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Pm - 12 Feb 2005 23:51 GMT

Go to www.aip.com.au/health/lead_guide for details. This is the industry
site. I have run premium unleaded in both of mine and they go like a shot
cat!

Paul.

>I am from Australia and i have recently aquired a 1983 240GLE. As it is
> getting harder to get LRP i have the following questions
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>
> Damien

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