Washer Fluid Reservoir - Volvo V50 2004 Manual

Maintenance and service
• Top up with engine oil if necessary. If the
level is close to the MIN mark, top up
using 1.0 litre of oil. Run the car to
operating temperature and switch off
the engine. Wait 10-15 minutes and
check the level again. Top up until the oil
level is nearer the MAX mark than the
MIN mark.
IMPORTANT!
Never fill above the MAX mark. Oil
consumption may increase if too much oil
is poured into the engine.
WARNING!
Do not spill oil on the hot exhaust
manifold as this is a fire risk.
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Topping up washer fluid, depending on
engine type

Washer fluid reservoir

The windscreen and headlamp washers
share a common fluid reservoir.
1. Filling 4 cylinder models and diesel. The
reservoir holds approx. 4 litres.
2. Filling 5 cylinder models. The reservoir
holds approx. 6.5 litres.
Add anti-freeze protection in the winter so
that the fluid does not freeze in the pump,
reservoir and hoses.
IMPORTANT!
Mix the anti-freeze with water before
filling.
Coolant reservoir
Coolant
Use a mixture of half water, half coolant.
Follow the instructions on the packaging. It is
important to use equal amounts. Never top
up with ordinary water only. The risk of
freezing increases with both too little and too
much coolant.
IMPORTANT!
Some engine components are
manufactured in aluminium alloy.
Therefore it is extremely important always
to use coolant with anti-corrosion agent
as recommended by Volvo. When the car
is new, it is filled with coolant that can
withstand approximately –35°C.