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Gas to Diesel Conversion Faq
Why are these cars so expensive?
First of all, we don’t
think that they are expensive, when you consider that they are a like new
vehicle with potentially 20 years life left in them.
A comparable Jetta wagon TDi costs over $20,000 and is not made of
such high quality materials as the Volvo 240.
10 years from now, I would bet money on the fact that the Volvo 240
would look better cosmetically than the equivalent Jetta TDi wagon. They just don’t make cars like the Volvo 240 anymore.
Also
when you look at how much it costs to convert these cars at The Green Car
Clinic, how much would you expect to pay? If
you study what we have done to these vehicles and all of the work that went
into them, you will realize what a value you are getting.
Should I worry about the mileage
that is on these cars? For example, you have
a 92 Volvo 240 that states 240,000 miles?
That is the mileage that
was on the Volvo before we converted the car. Since
the entire drive train has been replaced by the low mileage diesel one and
we have also replaced any other mechanical parts needed, then the mileage
of the vehicle has no relevance. There will
be no difference between a 92 Volvo 240 wagon with 240,000 miles and one
with 95,000 miles
Are these Volvo conversions
Biodiesel ready?
Yes. During the conversion
process, we replaced any non-synthetic fuel lines and connections with synthetic.
Can I run diesel in these Volvo
conversions?
Of course, you can mix
and match diesel and biodiesel in all diesel vehicles.
We would prefer that you use biodiesel since it is the “green fuel”
which helps stop climate change. You can find
your local biodiesel fueling station at www.biodiesel.org.
Can I run waste vegetable oil
in these Volvo conversions?
We do not advise running
waste vegetable oil unless you have us install a WVO conversion kit as well. These kits will allow you to run on WVO as soon as
your engine reaches operating temperature. You
will then be able to run your Volvo on diesel, biodiesel, or WVO. How cool is that!? The
Green Car Clinic WVO kits for the Volvo are around $1500.
Please call the Clinic to find out more details at 425-825-1205.
I already have a Volvo 240. Can you convert it for me?
Definitely, you would
contact The Green Car Clinic at 425-825-1205 to obtain a retail quote. They will want you to bring in your car for an inspection
first to ensure that it is a good candidate. If
your Volvo has structural damage from an accident or significant under carriage
rust, we would advise against conversion. You
want a Volvo that is in good enough condition to last the lifespan of the
diesel engine. (200-400,000 miles)
What engine
is being installed?
The engine we use comes
from European Volvo 240 wagons. The engines are
made by Volkswagen for Volvo. It is a non-turbo,
6 cylinder diesel. This engine was also used
in VW trucks in
How many miles can I expect
to get out of this diesel Volvo conversion?
On average these engines last 200-400,000 miles. Highway
miles are easier on diesels and will result in even a longer lifespan. Ultimately your engine’s lifespan depends on preventative
maintenance, regular oil changes, a good cooling system, and some luck.
It is not difficult at
all to get parts for the Volvo 240 conversions. We
are able to order everything we need from local European parts distributors
like Worldpac and from the Volvo dealer. It is
not hard to service these vehicles either. You
can bring the car to our shop or to a diesel or Volvo specialist like Larry’s
Volvo in
Every credit union is
different, but for the most part, they do not recognize the value of customized
and specialty vehicles. You can try Capital One
Auto Finance on the internet as they base auto loans more on the consumer’s
credit than the value of the vehicle. You can
also get a personal loan instead of an auto loan.
There are no issues,
but you may want to purchase GAP insurance in case your agent tells you that
you may not get paid based on what you paid for the car.
Do you have Volvo diesel conversions
in stock or do I have to order one?
Right now, we have several
in stock. If there is a color combo that we don’t
have, you can custom order one. Custom orders
usually take 4 weeks.
I live out of the area and
not near a major city. Where can I get
parts for this Volvo?
You can order parts from
The Green Car Clinic, any Volvo dealer, or IPD
Why should I buy a Volvo Diesel
Conversion over a VW TDi?
You should buy the vehicle
that matches your personal transportation needs. If
you are a single occupancy commuter or a couple with no children, then the
VW TDi makes more sense. If you have a family,
large dogs, like to camp, haul large items, or just love Volvos.
Well, you can do that,
but a Prius is not nearly as green as this diesel. A
Prius burns gasoline and produces much more CO2 than the Volvo running on
diesel. Biodiesel is a domestically produced
fuel and gasoline is not. You can support your
local farmers or your Middle-eastern sheiks and multi-national oil companies. By choosing a biodiesel car, you are making a statement
and being much more cutting edge environmentally than by buying a hybrid.
