Checking The Oil Level; Changing Oil Filter - Volvo S90 Operation Manual

1998 Volvo S90

Checking the oil level

The oil level should be checked every
time the car is refuelled. This is
especially important during the engine
break-in period (up to the first service).
CAUTION: Not checking the oil level
regularly can result in serious engine
damage if the oil becomes too low.
Be sure the oil level is maintained between
the upper and lower marks on the dipstick.
Low oil level can cause internal damage to
the engine and over-filling can result in
high oil consumption. The distance
between the dipstick marks represents
approx. 1 US qt (1 liter) of oil. Before
checking the oil level after the car has been
driven, park the car on a level surface and
wait at least 5 minutes after the engine has
been switched off. The oil level should be
halfway between the MIN and MAX
marks.
If the oil is checked before the car is driven
(engine completely cold) the oil level
should be at the MAX mark.
NOTE: The engine must be stopped when
checking the oil.
Draining the oil
Drain the oil after driving while it is still
warm.
WARNING! The oil may be very
hot.
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To add or change engine oil
Add oil of the same kind as already used.
Capacity (including filter): 5.9 US qts = 5.75 liters

Changing oil filter

Replace the oil filter at every oil change
WARNING! Oil spilled on a hot exhaust pipe
constitutes a fire risk.
Chapter 8 - (cont.)
Engine oil
pg. 108