Manual Transmission - Volvo 850 Owner's Manual

1996 Volvo 850
NOTE - ENGINE OIL:
Although some oil consumption during normal engine operation, more oil is consumed when the engine
is new as the internal parts generate higher friction while wearing-in to each other. From the time the
engine is new until the first service is performed, the oil consumption could be higher than normal. For
this reason, it is especially important to check the oil every time you refuel your car during this period.
See page 8:10.
In general, the rate of oil consumption depends on such factors as: engine temperature, length of trip,
driving conditions, oil viscosity and quality, engine speed and acceleration/deceleration.
Checking your engine oil level each time the car is refuelled is one of the most important items you can
perform to help keep your car in good running order.

Manual transmission

The following speeds should not be exceeded during the break-in period:
Up to 600 miles
(1000 km)
1st gear 20 mph (30 km/h)
2nd gear 30 mph (50 km/h)
3rd gear 45 mph (80 km/h)
70 mph (110 km/
4th gear
h)
5th gear/ 80 mph (130 km/
overdrive h)
Posted speed limits should not be exceeded.
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600 - 1,200 miles
(1000 - 2000 km)
25 mph (40 km/h)
40 mph (70 km/h)
65 mph (100 km/
h)
80 mph (130 km/
h)
95 mph (150 km/
h)