Volvo 1992 240 Owner's Manual page 100

1992 Volvo 240
Note: SAE 15W/40 must not be used at low ambient temperatures; see viscosity
chart.
Volvo recommends the use of oils with the American Petroleum Institute (API) label. This
label certifies that the oil conforms to the applicable standards and specifications of the
API.
If driving conditions include:
Extended periods of idling and/or low-speed
operation
Frequent short trips (less than 7 miles = 11 km)
Extended periods of driving in dusty and/or sandy
areas
Trailer towing
Driving in mountainous areas
Primarily highway driving
Frequent trips of longer than 7 miles = 11 km
pg. 75 Cooling system
Changing coolant
Normally, the coolant does not need to be changed. If the system must be drained, use the following
procedure: Remove the expansion tank cap.
Open the drain cock on right side of the engine block and disconnect the lower radiator hose.
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Then the correct oil/oil filter change interval
is:
EVERY 6 MONTHS
or 5,000 miles = 8,000 km
WHICHEVER COMES FIRST
EVERY 12 MONTHS
or 10,000 miles = 16,000 km
WHICHEVER COMES FIRST