Volvo V70 Owner's Manual page 139

Check engine oil regularly when refuelling
Volvo recommends that the oil level be checked every 2500 km (1500 mi-
les). It is especially important to check the engine oil level during the period
up to the first scheduled oil change. Parkthe car on a level surface and wait
at least five minutes after switching off the engine so that the oil can run
back to the oil sump. The most accurate measurement is made on a cold
engine before starting. Wipe dipstick before check.
V70 R version
The V70-R is also equipped with a system in the combined instrument
panel which warns the driver when the engine oil level is too low.
When the orange warning triangle is visible and the warning message
"OIL LEVEL LOW - FILL OIL" is displayed, top up with one litre of oil.
After filling, check that the oil level is within the marked area on the
dipstick before restarting the engine.
When the red warning triangle is visible and the warning message "OIL
LEVEL LOW - STOP SAFELY/- STOP ENGINE/- SEE MANUAL"
is displayed, top up with at least one litre oil but no more than 1.5 litres.
After filling, check that the oil level is within the area indicated on the
dipstick before restarting the engine.
For more information regarding oil level checking for the V70 R, see
page 30.
The oil level should fall within the markings on the dipstick.
The distance between MAX and MIN on the dipstick corresponds to
approx. 1.5 litres for petrol engines and 2 litres for diesel engines.
If the level is at MIN fill with...
...cold engine:
...warm engine:
MIN MAX
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Engine oil Coolant
1.0 litres.
0.5 litres.
Approx. 1.5 litres for petrol engines.*
Approx. 2.0 litres for diesel engines.
*Approx. 1.2 litres for the V70 R
WARNING!
Do not spill oil on the hot exhaust pipes. Risk of fire!
Coolant
Never top up with ordinary water only! Use a mixture of half water, half
Volvo coolant all year round.
NOTE! Certain engine components are manufactured of an aluminium
alloy and it is therefore important that Volvo coolant is always used. It
has especially good anti-corrosion properties! When the car is new it is
filled with engine coolant to withstand approximately –35 °C.
Check coolant regularly!
The level should lie between the MIN and MAX marks on the expansion
tank. Top up the coolant if the level falls below the MIN mark.
If you need to top up the coolant when the engine is warm, unscrew the
expansion tank cap slowly so that the overpressure dissipates.
NOTE! The engine must only be run with a well-filled cooling system. If
the system is not well filled, high temperatures can occur, causing a risk
of cracks in the cylinder head.
WARNING!
If you need to top up the coolant when the engine is warm, unscrew
the expansion tank cap slowly so that the overpressure dissipates.