Volvo V70 Owner's Manual page 260

07 Maintenance and service
Engine compartment
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Engine oil level Fill
1 litre oil
Engine oil level
Service required
Coolant
Checking and topping up the coolant
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When topping up the coolant, follow the
instructions on the packaging. It is important
that the mixture of coolant concentrate and
Fill with engine oil
water is correct for the prevailing weather con-
ditions. Never top up with water only. The risk
Shown when the
of freezing increases with both too little and too
system has
much coolant concentrate. For capacities, see
detected something
page 302.
that needs to be rec-
tified in order to ena-
ble the correct infor-
mation regarding oil
volume to be shown.
IMPORTANT
•
A high content of chlorine, chlorides
and other salts may cause corrosion in
the cooling system.
•
Always use coolant with anti-corrosion
agent as recommended by Volvo.
•
Ensure that the coolant mixture is 50%
water and 50% coolant.
•
Mix the coolant with approved quality
tap water. In the event of any doubt
about water quality, used ready-mixed
coolant in accordance with Volvo rec-
ommendations.
•
When changing coolant/replacing cool-
ing system components, flush the cool-
ing system clean with approved quality
tap water or flush with ready-mixed
coolant.
•
The engine must only be run with a well-
filled cooling system. High tempera-
tures may occur, causing a risk of dam-
age (cracks) to the cylinder head.
For capacities and for standards regarding
water quality, see page 302.
Check the coolant regularly
The level must lie between the MIN and MAX
marks on the expansion tank. If the system is