1996 VOLVO 850 fuel type

1996 Volvo 850
mountainous areas.

NOTE: Refer to section "Automatic transmission" for additional trailer h\
auling tips.
WARNING!
l Bumper-attached trailer hitches must not be used on Volvos, nor should s\
afety chains be attached to
the bumper.
l Trailer hitches attaching to the vehicle rear axle must not be used.
l Never connect a trailer's hydraulic brake system directly to the vehicle\
brake system, nor a trailer's
lighting system directly to the vehicle lighting system. Consult your ne\
arest authorized Volvo retailer
for correct installation.
pg. 4:18 Winter driving
Cold weather precautions

l If you wish to check your car before the approach of cold weather, the f\
ollowing advice is worth
noting:
l Make sure that the engine coolant contains at least 50 percent antifreez\
e: that is, 3.7 qts. (3.5 liters)
Volvo Genuine Coolant/Antifreeze. This gives protection against freezing\
down to -31°F (-35°C). See
section "Coolant". The use of "recycled" antifreeze is not approved by V\
olvo. Different types of
antifreeze may not be mixed.
l Try to keep the fuel tank well filled - this prevents the formation of c\
ondensation in the tank. In
addition in extremely cold weather conditions it is worthwhile to add fu\
el line de-icer before refueling.
l The viscosity of the engine oil is important. Oil with low viscosity (t\
hinner oil) improves cold-
weather starting as well as decreasing fuel consumption while the engine\
is warming up. For winter use,
5W-30 oil, particularly the synthetic type, is recommended. Be sure to u\
se good quality oil but do not
use this cold-weather oil for hard driving or in warm weather. See secti\
on "Engine oil" for more
information.
l The load placed on the battery is greater during the winter since the he\
ater, windshield wipers,
lighting etc. are used more often. Moreover, the capacity of the battery\
decreases as the temperature
drops. In very cold weather, a poorly charged battery can freeze and be \
damaged. It is therefore
advisable to check the state of charge more frequently and spray an anti\
-rust oil on the battery posts.
l Volvo recommends the use of snow tires on all four wheels for winter dri\
ving - see section "Wheels
and tires".
l To prevent the washer reservoir from freezing, add washer solvents conta\
ining antifreeze (see page
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Unstable idle, misfiring, or poor emission control is often caused by le\
aking vacuum hoses or
connections. Check all vacuum hoses and connections.

Checking and adjusting idle air control system

Your Volvo is equipped with an electronically controlled idle air contro\
l system that requires no
checking or adjustment.

Timing belt

For proper functioning of the vehicle and its emission control systems, \
Volvo recommends that the
timing belt be replaced every 70,000 miles (112,000 km).

Fuel system cap, tank and lines and connections

The effectiveness of the fuel system to contain hydrocarbons is dependen\
t largely on a leak-free system.
Check for proper sealing of the gasoline filler cap which contains "O" r\
ing type seals.

Fuel (line) filter

The fuel line filter is located next to the fuel pump. For proper functi\
oning of the vehicle and its
emission control systems, the fuel line filter should be replaced at 100\
,000 miles (160,000 km). The
filter is replaced as one complete unit. Replace more frequently if cont\
aminated fuel is introduced into
the tank (or if there is reason to suspect that this has occurred).

Charge air cooler (Intercooler)

The B 5234 Turbo engine employs a turbo-compressor to force air into the\
engine inlet manifold and a
charge air cooler to cool the compressed inlet air. The resulting increa\
se in air flow raises pressure in the
intake manifold by approx. 8.7 psi (over atmospheric pressure) and eng\
ine power output by approx. 50
horsepower over that developed by the normally-aspirated engine. The cha\
rge air cooler (which
resembles a radiator) is located between the turbo-compressor and inlet\
manifold.
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1996 Volvo 850
Engine

Liquid-cooled gasoline, 5-cylinder, in-line engine. Aluminum alloy cylin\
der block with cast-iron
cylinder liners cast directly into block. Aluminum alloy cylinder head w\
ith double overhead camshafts
and separate intake and outlet channels.
Engine lubrication is provided by an eccentric pump driven from the cran\
kshaft. Full-flow type oil filter.
Exhaust emission control accomplished by fuel injection, heated oxygen s\
ensor(s) and three-way
catalytic converter
Designation Volvo B 5252 S Volvo B 5234
850 R Turbo Volvo B 5254 S Volvo B 5234 T
Turbo
Output 142 hp at 5400
rpm (106 kw/90
rps) 222 hp at 5280
rpm* (166 km/88
rps)* 168 hp at 6200
rpm (125 kw 103
rps) 222 hp at 5280
rpm (166 km/88
rps)
Max torque 152 lbs. at 3600
rpm (206 Nm/60
rps) 221 ft. lbs. at 2000-
5280 rpm (300
Nm/33-88 rps)* 162.3 ft. lbs. at
4700 rpm (220
Nm/55 rps) 221 ft. lbs. at 2000-
5280 rpm (300
Nm/33-88 rps)
Number of
cylinders 5
5 5 5
Bore 3.27" (83 mm) 3.19" (81 mm) 3.27" (83 mm) 3.19" (81 mm)
Stroke 3.54" (90 mm) 3.54" (90 mm) 3.54" (90 mm) 3.54" (90 mm)
Displacement 2.4 liters 2.3 liters 2.4 liters 2.3 liters
Compression ratio 10.0:1 8.5:1 10.5:1 8.5:1
Number of valves 10 20 20 20
Valve clearance Self-adjusting Self-adjusting Self-adjusting Self-adjusting

* The 850 R turbo engine generates increased power on cars equipped with\
an automatic transmission
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for 30 seconds:

237 hp at 5600 rpm (177 Kw at 94 rps)
Torque:
221 ft. lbs. at 2000-5600 rpm (300 Nm at 33-94 rps)

The output power on cars with a manual transmission is:
247 hp at 5400 rpm (184 Kw at 90 rps)
Torque:
258 ft. lbs. at 2400-5000 rpm (350 Nm at 40-83 rps)

All specifications are subject to change without notice. pg. 9:4 Specifications
Cooling system

Type: Positive pressure, closed system
Thermostat begins to open at 186°F (90°C)
Turbo 180° F (87° C)
Coolant: Volvo original coolant/anti-freeze
Capacity: 7.6 US qts. (7.2 liters)
Turbo - 7.4 US qts. (7.0 liters)

Fuel system

The engine is equipped with a multiport fuel injection system

Distributor ignition system

Firing order 1-2-4-5-3
Distributor ignition setting Not adjustable
Spark plugs Bosch FR 6 DC (or equivalent)
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Turbo: Champion RC7GYC (or equivalent)
Spark plug gap 0.028" (0.7 mm)
Tightening torque 18.4 ft. lbs. +/- 3.7 ft. lbs. (25 Nm +/- 5 Nm)

Front suspension

Spring strut suspension with integrated shock absorbers and control arm \
linked to the support frame.
Power-assisted rack and pinion steering. Safety type steering column.
The alignment specifications apply to an unladen car but include fuel, c\
oolant, and spare wheel.

Toe-in measured on the wheel rims: 2.4 mm +/- 0.7 mm
Toe-in measured on tire sides: 2.9 +/- 0.9 mm

Rear Suspension

Delta-link individual rear-wheel suspension with longitudinal support ar\
ms, double link arms and track
rods.

Toe-in measured on the tire sides: 4° +/- 10°

All specifications are subject to change without notice. pg. 9:5 Specifications (cont.)
Power transmission

Manual transmission: M 56 H
Single-disc dry plate clutch. All-synchromesh on all gears including rev\
erse; integrated final drive.
Operation via a floor mounted gear lever.

Final drive ratio 4.00:1
Reduction ratios
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