1996 VOLVO 850 maintenance schedule

1996 Volvo 850
Volvo service
pg. 8:1 Volvo Service
Service - an investment!

An investment which will pay dividends in the form of improved reliabili\
ty, durability, and resale value.

8:2 Label Information
8:3Maintenance service, Warranty
8:4Maintenance schedule
8:6Servicing
8:9Lubrication
8:10Engine oil
8:12Power steering fluid, Brake/clutch system fluid reservoir
8:13Automatic transmission fluid
8:14Drive belt, Air pump system
8:15Windshield washer nozzle, Washer fluid reservoir
8:16Coolant
8:17Engine compartment
pg. 8:2 Label information
1 Vehicle Emission Control Information
Your Volvo is designed to meet all applicable emission standards, as evi\
denced by the certification label
on the underside of the hood. For further information regarding these re\
gulations, please consult your
Volvo retailer.
2 Vacuum hose routing
(underside of hood)
3 Loads and Tire Pressures
(on inside of fuel tank cover)
4 Model plate
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Codes for color and upholstery et\
c. This plate is located on panel
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1996 Volvo 850
Maintenance services

Your Volvo has passed several major inspections before being delivered t\
o you, according to Volvo
specifications. The maintenance services outlined in this book should be\
performed as indicated. The
extended maintenance service intervals make it even more advisable to fo\
llow this program. Inspection
and service should also be performed any time a malfunction is observed \
or suspected. It is
recommended that receipts for vehicle emission services be retained in t\
he event that questions arise
concerning maintenance. See your "Maintenance Records Manual".

Applicable warranties - U.S.

In accordance with U.S. Federal Regulations, the following list of appli\
cable U.S. warranties is
provided. For Canadian specification vehicles, see your separate warrant\
y booklet.
l New Car Limited Warranty
l Parts and Accessories Limited Warranty
l Corrosion Protection Limited Warranty
l Seatbelt and Supplemental Restraint Systems Limited Warranty
l Emission Design and Defect Warranty
l Emission Performance Warranty

These are the Federal warranties; other warranties are provided as requi\
red by state law. Refer to your
separate Warranty booklet for detailed information concerning each of th\
e warranties.
pg. 8:4 Servicing
Maintenance schedule

A = Adjust (Correct if necessary) I = Inspect (Correct or Replace if \
necessary)
R = Replace L = Lubricate
Maintenance Operation thousand
miles (thousand km) 5
3
(8) 10
(16) 15 3
(25) 20
(32) 25 3
(40) 30
(48) 35 3
(56) 40
(64) 45 3
(72) 50
(80) 55 3
(88) 60
2
(96)
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1996 Volvo 850
EMISSION SYSTEM
MAINTENANCE



Engine oil and filter
1 R
3 R R 3 R R 3 R R 3 R R 3 R R 3 R
Engine drive belt accessory belt) R
Air cleaner filter R R
Spark plugs R R
Automatic transmission fluid

I
I I I I I
Timing belt - B 5254 S, B 5234 T
4


1) See section "Engine oil" for detailed information.

NOTE: The oil should be changed at these intervals or after 750 hours of\
driving or after 12 months
which ever occurs first. See "Service Reminder indicator",
page 1:5.

2) For services beyond 60,000 miles (96,000 km), consult your "Mainte\
nance records booklet".
3) These intervals may apply, depending on actual driving conditions (\
see page 8:11 for details)
4) For proper functioning of the vehicle and its emission control syste\
m, Volvo recommends that the
timing belt be replaced every 70,000 (112,000 km).
pg. 8:5 Servicing (cont.)
Maintenance schedule

A = Adjust (Correct if necessary) I = Inspect (Correct or Replace if \
necessary)
R = Replace L = Lubricate
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