10 Maintenance and servicing
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Engine compartment – engine oil
The correct oil must be used for the stated oil
change (service) intervals to apply.
CAUTION
Maintenance – opening/closing hood
(p. 328)
Not checking the oil level regularly can
result in serious engine damage if the
oil level becomes too low.
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Maintenance – owner maintenance
(p. 324)
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The oil level on 4-cylinder engines is checked
electronically and is checked using a dipstick
on 5- and 6-cylinder engines.
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Oil that is lower than the specified
quality can damage the engine.
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Volvo does not recommend the use of
oil additives.
Checking the engine oil (5- and 6-
cylinder engines)
The oil level should be checked at regular
intervals, particularly during the period up to
the first scheduled maintenance service.
Always add oil of the same type and
viscosity as already used.
Never fill oil above the MAX mark. This
could cause an increase in oil con-
sumption.
See Oil specifications (p. 377) for oil
specifications.
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Oil changes should be carried out by a
trained and qualified Volvo service
technician.
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Also, refer to the Warranty and Service
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Records information booklet for informa-
tion on oil change intervals and oil speci-
fications.
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