When I recently got my '83 240 DL with manual transmission, I was told it was "only a 4-speed."I got it through an agent for elderly owners who would not be able to provide accurate information.
It has the button for overdrive on the gearshift lever. Although it does not function when pressed, does that mean that it should? It doesn't seem likely that it would be there if there had been no option for its use, as in cars that have, for lack of a better term, "dummy" spaces for options they don't have.
I have tried shifting it into 4th with the ignition switch on, then pressing the OD button, but the dashboard does not light on the square to the left of the trip-odometer reset light.
Also, if it is meant to have OD, will it harm it to drive at high-ish (over 55-65 mph) speeds in 4th gear?
For that matter, were there Volvos of that year/model that had only the four gears?I really like this car (How could I not?) and want to get the most from it before my next Volvo.
Thanks, Karl