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Changing engine oil and oil filter
See page 239 for oil specifications. Refer to
the Warranty and Service Records Informa-
tion booklet for information on the oil change
intervals.
Volvo recommends
NOTE
Volvo does not recommend the use of oil
additives.
• Synthetic oil is not used when the oil is
changed at the normal maintenance inter-
vals except at owner request and at addi-
tional charge. Please consult your Volvo
retailer.
Checking and adding oil
The oil level should be checked every time
the vehicle is refueled. This is especially
important during the period up to the first
scheduled maintenance service
• The car should be parked on a level
surface when the oil is checked.
• If the engine is warm, wait for at least 10-
15 minutes after the engine has been
switched off before checking the oil.
.
Location of dipstick and oil filler cap
Checking the oil
1. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a
lint-free rag.
2. Reinsert the dipstick, pull it out, and
check the oil level.
3. Add oil if necessary. If the level is close
to the MIN mark, add approximately 1
US quart (1 liter) of oil.
4. Run the engine until it reaches normal
operating temperature.
5. Switch off the engine and wait for at
least 10-15 minutes and recheck the oil
level. If necessary, add oil until the level
is near the MAX mark.
09 Maintenance and servicing
CAUTION
• Not checking the oil level regularly can
result in serious engine damage if the oil
level becomes too low.
• Oil that is lower than the specified quality
can damage the engine.
• Always add oil of the same type and vis-
cosity as already used.
• Never fill oil above the MAX mark. This
could cause an increase in oil consumption.
Engine oil
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