MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
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Engine compartment - checking
Some oils and fluids should be checked at regu-
lar intervals.
Engine oil - general
An approved engine oil must be used in order
that the recommended service intervals can be
applied.
WARNING
The ignition system has very high voltage and
output. The voltage in the ignition system is
highly dangerous. The car's electrical system
must always be in key position 0 when work is
being performed in the engine compartment;
see Key positions - functions at different lev-
els (p. 81).
Regular checking
Check the following oils and fluids at regular
intervals, e.g. when refuelling:
Coolant
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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.
Engine oil
Washer fluid
WARNING
Related information
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Bonnet - opening and closing (p. 347)
Remember that the radiator fan (located at
the front of the engine compartment, behind
the radiator) may start automatically some
after the engine has been switched off.
Engine compartment - checking (p. 348)
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Always have the engine cleaned by a work-
shop - an authorised Volvo workshop is rec-
ommended. There is a risk of fire if the engine
is hot.
Volvo recommends:
Related information
Bonnet - opening and closing (p. 347)
Engine compartment - overview (p. 347)
Coolant - level (p. 351)
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Engine oil - checking and filling (p. 349)
Washer fluid - filling (p. 363)
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