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    Volvo 240 1985 Problems

    Are you having problems with your 1985 Volvo 240? Let our team of motoring experts keep you up to date with all of the latest 1985 Volvo 240 issues & faults. We have gathered all of the most frequently asked questions and problems relating to the 1985 Volvo 240 in one spot to help you decide if it's a smart buy.

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    Used Volvo 240 review: 1975-1993
    By Graham Smith · 29 January 2009
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    Use pulp for less ping
    Answered by Graham Smith · 23 October 2003

    No, the Volvo has an alloy head with valve seat inserts so there's no need to run an additive, but it might ping on regular unleaded. There shouldn't be any problem running it on PULP.

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