1996 VOLVO 850 fuel cap

1996 Volvo 850
1st gear 3.07:1
2nd gear 1.77:1
3rd gear 1.19:1
4th gear 0.87:1
5th gear 0.70:1
Reverse 2.99:1

Automatic transmission: AW 50-42 LE
4-speed automatic electronically controlled gearbox comprising a hydraul\
ic torque converter with a lock-
up function; planetary gear, integrated final drive.
Operation via a floor mounted gear selector lever. Drive shafts with sym\
metrical joint location.

Final drive ratio 2.74:1 (Turbo: 2.54:1)
Reduction ratios
1st gear 3.61:1
2nd gear 2.06:1
3rd gear 1.37:1
4th gear 0.98:1
Reverse 3.95:1

Capacities

Fuel tank 19.3 US gals (73 liters)
Cooling System 7.4 US qts. (7.0 liters)
Engine oil (incl. filter) 5.6 US qts. (5.3 liters)*
Automatic transmission 2 US gals (7.6 liters)
Manual transmission 2.2 US qts. (2.1 liters)
Power steering fluid 0.8 US qts. (0.8 liter)
Washer fluid reservoir 3.2 US qts. (3.0 liters)
Brake/clutch system 0.6 US qts (0.6 liters)

* Certain models: 6.1 US qts. (5.8 liters)
Turbo: Add 0.95 US qt. (0.9 liters) if the oil cooler has been drained\
.

Vehicle Loading

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1996 Volvo 850
approx. 1 US qt. (1 liter) or on certain models 1.6 US qts (1.5 liter\
s). See page 8:10.

5 Brake fluid - check, without removing the cap, that the level is above\
the MIN mark. Use brake fluid
DOT 4+.
See page 8:12.

* Engine oil should be checked each time the car is refuelled.

UNLEADED FUEL ONLY

VOLVO
Octane rating, see p. 4:3.

Tire pressure, see label located on rear edge of right front door.

Bulbs Power Socket US Bulb
No.
1 70 W P 20d HB3/9005
2 60 W P 22d HB4/90006
3 24/5
W BAY 15
d
1157NA
4 21 W BA 15 s 1156
5 21/4
W BAZ 15 d
-
6 5 W BA 15 s 67
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