09 Maintenance and servicing
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Engine oil
Changing engine oil and oil filter
Checking the oil
1. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a lint-
free rag.
See page 279 for oil specifications. Refer to
the Warranty and Service Records Information
booklet for information on the oil change inter-
vals.
2. Reinsert the dipstick, pull it out, and check
the oil level.
3. Add oil if necessary. If the level is close to
the MIN mark, add approximately
0.5 US quarts (0.5 liters) of oil.
NOTE
Volvo does not recommend the use of
oil additives.
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4. Recheck the level and add more oil if nec-
Synthetic oil is not used when the oil is
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essary until the level is near the MAX mark.
changed at the normal maintenance
intervals except at owner request and at
additional charge. Please consult a
trained and qualified Volvo service tech-
nician.
Location of dipstick and oil filler cap
Checking and adding oil
The oil level should be checked at regular inter-
vals, particularly during the period up to the
first scheduled maintenance service.
The car should be parked on a level surface
when the oil is checked.
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If the engine is warm, wait for at least
10–15 minutes after the engine has been
switched off before checking the oil.
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Volvo recommends Castrol oil products
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