Filling And Dipstick - Volvo XC70 Owner's Manual

06 Maintenance and specifications
Engine compartment
IMPORTANT
In order to fulfil the requirements for the
engine's service intervals all engines are
filled with a specially adapted synthetic
engine oil at the factory. The choice of oil
has been made very carefully with regard to
service life, starting characteristics, fuel
consumption and environmental impact. An
approved engine oil must be used in order
that the recommended service intervals can
be applied. Only use a prescribed grade of
oil (see the engine compartment decal) for
both filling and oil change, otherwise you
will risk affecting service life, starting char-
acteristics, fuel consumption and environ-
mental impact. Volvo Car Corporation dis-
claims all warranty liability if engine oil of the
prescribed grade and viscosity is not used.
Volvo uses different systems for warning of
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low oil level or low oil pressure. Certain vari-
ants have an oil pressure sensor, and then
the lamp for oil pressure is used. Other vari-
ants have an oil level sensor, and then the
driver is informed via the warning symbol in
the centre of the instrument unit as well as by
display texts. Certain models have both vari-
ants. Contact a Volvo dealer for more infor-
mation.
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Filling and dipstick

Petrol engine
Diesel engine
Change in accordance with the intervals
specified in the Service and Warranty Book-
let.
IMPORTANT
When filling oil to top up, the oil being filled
must be of the same grade, see page 227.
Checking the oil level in a new car is espe-
cially important before the first scheduled oil
change.
The most accurate measurements are made
on a cold engine before starting. The meas-
urement will be inaccurate if taken immedi-
ately after the engine is switched off. The dip-
stick will indicate that the level is too low
because the oil has not had time to flow
down into the oil sump.
The oil level must be within the area marked on
the dipstick.