Engine Compartment - Checking; Engine Oil - General - Volvo V40 Owner's Manual

WARNING
The ignition system has very high voltage
and output. The voltage in the ignition sys-
tem is highly dangerous. The car's electri-
cal system must always be in key position
0 when work is being performed in the
engine compartment; see Key positions -
functions at different levels (p. 71).
Do not touch the spark plugs or ignition
coil when the car's electrical system is in
key position II or when the engine is hot.
Related information
•
Bonnet - opening and closing (p. 334)
•
Engine compartment - checking (p. 335)

Engine compartment - checking

Some oils and fluids should be checked at
regular intervals.
Regular checking
Check the following oils and fluids at regular
intervals, e.g. when refuelling:
•
Coolant
•
Engine oil
•
Washer fluid
WARNING
Remember that the radiator fan (located at
the front of the engine compartment,
behind the radiator) may start automati-
cally some after the engine has been
switched off.
Always have the engine cleaned by a
workshop. There is a risk of fire if the
engine is hot.
Related information
•
Bonnet - opening and closing (p. 334)
•
Engine compartment - overview (p. 334)
•
Coolant - level (p. 339)
•
Engine oil - checking and filling (p. 336)
•
Washer fluid - filling (p. 350)
10 Maintenance and service

Engine oil - general

An approved engine oil must be used in order
that the recommended service intervals can
be applied.
Volvo recommends:
10
335