Starting And Driving; Running-In - Volvo 164 Instruction Book

STARTING AND DRIVING

Running-in

When the vehicle is new, we recommend
that a certain amount of caution be obser-
ved during the running-in period, for it is
during this time that the movable parts of
the car must be properly bedded in so as
to obtain smooth and durable sliding sur-
faces.
Do not drive at full engine output for more
than short periods during the first 500 km
(300 miles) and avoid labouring in high
gear.
Warranty inspection
After 2500 km (1500 miles) running, the
vehicle should be taken to a Volvo work-
shop for the free warranty inspection. The
procedure then carried out includes an en-
gine oil change. It is very important to en-
sure that this oil change is carried out
since during the first period the engine oil
usually collects a lot of impurities. After
5000 km (3000 miles), the oil in the engine,
gearbox and rear axle should be changed.
After this oil change, future changes
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should be carried out at approximately
those intervals indicated in the mainte-
nance scheme on page 34 and in the lubri-
cating chart at the end of the book. All
Volvo engines are test-run before being
delivered. We are therefore assured that
all clearances are satisfactory and we thus
accept no responsibility for damage caus-
ed by careless running-in.
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