Oil Quality; Oil Capacity; Oil And Filter Change - Volvo 850 1976 Manual

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Oil quality:

CCMC G4/G5.
Oil which meets CCMC G5 is recommended for turbocharged engines.
Synthetic or semi-synthetic oils may be used if they fulfil the
quality requirements as specified above.
Oil additives should not be used unless recommended by an
authorised Volvo workshop.
Viscosity: (stable ambient temperatures)
SAE 15W/40 or SAE 20W/40 oils are recommended for use in
extreme driving conditions that involve excessive oil consumption
and high oil temperatures, e.g. mountain driving with frequent
decelerations or fast motorway driving. Note, however, the lower
temperature limits.
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Oil capacity

5.3 litres incl. filter
( Turbo: +0.9 litres if the oil cooler is drained).

Oil and filter change

The oil and oil filter are changed in accordance with the schedule
indicated in the table below. Change at either the specified mileage
or the specified time interval, whichever occurs first.
Unfavourable conditions
Driving conditions
Unfavourable,
e.g. see below
Normal
prolonged driving in dusty/sandy areas
prolonged driving with attached trailer/caravan
prolonged driving in hilly terrain
prolonged driving at extremely high speeds (above 100 mph,
1 50 km/h)
prolonged idling, stop-start driving
at low temperatures (under 0
(less than 7 miles, 10 km)
Engine oil
Change interval, oil+filter
G4/G5-oil, Turbo: G5-oil
Every 5,000 miles
(7,500 km) or
every 6 months
Every 10,000 miles
(15,000 km) or
once per year
C), driving mainly short distances
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