Draining The Oil; To Add Or Change Oil; The Oil Filter Should Be Replaced At Every Oil Change; Oil Quality - Volvo 850 User Manual

1994 Volvo 850

Draining the oil

Drain the oil after driving while it is still warm.
WARNING! The oil may be very
hot.
If you change the engine oil and filter yourself, your Volvo retailer can assist you in disposing of the
used oil. Engine oil can be harmful to your skin - gloves should worn when performing this work.

To add or change oil

Add oil of the same kind as already used. Capacity (including filter): 5.6 US qts (5.3 liters).
Turbo models: 5.6 US qts (5.3 liters).*
* Add 0.95 qts (0.9 liters) if the oil cooler has been drained.

The oil filter should be replaced at every oil change

WARNING! Oil spilled on a hot exhaust pipe constitutes a fire
risk.
pg. 8:11 Engine oil (cont.)

Oil quality

Meeting API specification SG, SG/CD, SH or ILSAC GF-1
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A - Drain plug, B - Oil filter, C - Oil dipstick, D - Oil filler cap