MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
Brake and clutch fluid - level
Brake and clutch fluid level should be between
the reservoir MIN and MAX marks.
Filling
IMPORTANT
A high content of chlorine, chlorides and
other salts may cause corrosion in the
cooling system.
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Checking the level
Brake and clutch fluid have a common reservoir.
The level must be between the MIN and MAX
marks that are visible inside the reservoir. Check
the level regularly.
Always use coolant with anti-corrosion
agent as recommended by Volvo.
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Ensure that the coolant mixture is 50%
water and 50% coolant.
Change the brake fluid every other year or at
every other regular service.
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 recommendations.
The fluid should be changed annually on cars
driven in conditions requiring hard, frequent brak-
ing, such as driving in mountains or tropical cli-
mates with high humidity.
The fluid reservoir is located on the driver's side.
When changing coolant/replacing cool-
ing system components, flush the cooling
system clean with approved quality tap
water or flush with ready-mixed coolant.
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Unscrew the reservoir cap and fill the fluid. The
level must be between the MIN and MAX marks,
which are located on the inside of the reservoir.
For capacities and recommended brake fluid
grade, see Brake fluid - grade and volume
(p. 400).
The engine must only be run with a well-
filled cooling system. Otherwise, tempera-
tures that are too high may occur result-
ing in the risk of damage (cracks) in the
cylinder head.
IMPORTANT
Do not forget to refit the cap.
WARNING
If the brake fluid is below the MIN level in the
brake fluid reservoir, do not drive further
before topping up the brake fluid. Volvo rec-
ommends that the reason for the loss of
brake fluid is investigated by an authorised
Volvo workshop.
For capacities and for standards regarding water
quality; see Coolant - grade and volume (p. 398).
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