Volvo XC90 Owner's Manual page 190

Checking the oil
The oil level must be within the area marked on
the dipstick
Checking the oil in a cold engine:
– Wipe the dipstick clean before checking
the level.
– Check the oil level using the dipstick. The
oil level must be between the MIN and
MAX marks.
– If the level is close to the MIN mark, start
by topping up with 0.5 litres of oil. Top up
until the oil level is nearer the MAX than
the MIN mark on the dipstick. See
page 245–246 for capacities.
Checking the oil in a warm engine:
– Park the car on a level surface, switch off
the engine and wait 10–15 minutes to
allow the oil time to run back to the sump.
– Wipe the dipstick clean before checking
the level.
– Check the oil level using the dipstick. The
oil level must be between the MIN and
MAX marks.
If the level is close to the MIN mark, start by
topping up with 0.5 litres of oil. Top up until
the oil level is nearer the MAX than the MIN
mark on the dipstick. See page 245–246 for
capacities.
WARNING
Do not spill oil onto the hot exhaust mani-
fold due to the risk of fire.
IMPORTANT
Never fill above the MAX mark. Oil con-
sumption may increase if too much oil is
poured into the engine.
09 Maintenance and service
Washer fluid, topping up
Location of washer fluid reservoir.
The windscreen and headlamp washers have
the same reservoir. Add frost protection in
the winter so that the fluid does not freeze in
the pump, reservoir and hoses. See capaci-
ties on page 247.
Add washer antifreeze during the winter so
that the fluid does not freeze in the pump,
reservoir and hoses.
NOTE
Mix the washer antifreeze and water before
filling the reservoir.
Oils and fluids
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