Engine Compartment - Engine Oil - Volvo V60 Cross Country Owner's Manual

Related information
•
Maintenance – opening/closing hood
(p. 331)
•
Maintenance – owner maintenance
(p. 327)
Engine compartment – engine oil
The correct oil must be used for the stated oil
change (service) intervals to apply.
The oil level on 4-cylinder engines is checked
electronically and is checked using a dipstick
on 5- and 6-cylinder engines.
Checking the engine oil (5- and 6-
cylinder engines)
The oil level should be checked at regular
intervals, particularly during the period up to
the first scheduled maintenance service.
•
See Oil specifications (p. 378) for oil
specifications.
•
Also, refer to the Warranty and Service
Records information booklet for informa-
tion on oil change intervals and oil speci-
fications.
10 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.
•
Volvo does not recommend the use of
oil additives.
•
Always add oil of the same type and
viscosity as already used.
•
Never fill oil above the MAX mark. This
could cause an increase in oil con-
sumption.
•
Oil changes should be carried out by a
trained and qualified Volvo service
technician.
10
}}
333