1998 VOLVO S90 engine oil

1998 Volvo S90
Engine

Liquid-cooled, gasoline, 6-
cylinder, in-line engine.
Aluminum alloy cylinder
block with cast-iron cylinder
liners cast directly into block.
Aluminum alloy cylinder head
with double overhead
camshafts and separate intake
and outlet channels.
Engine lubrication is provided
by an eccentric pump driven
from the crankshaft. Full-flow
type oil filter. Exhaust
emission control
accomplished by fuel
injection, heated oxygen
sensors and three-way
catalytic converter.
Type designation

Output (SAE J 1349)

Max. torque (SAE J 1349) at
rpm
Number of cylinders
Bore
Stroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Valve clearance:Volvo B 6304 S

181 hp at 5200 rpm
(135 kW at 73 rps)
199 ft. lbs. (274 Nm) at 4100
rpm
6
3.27" (83 mm)
3.54" (90 mm)
2.92 liters
10.7:1
Self-adjusting


All specifications are subject
to change without notice.
Specifications (cont.) pg. 124
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1998 Volvo S90
Ashtray rear 1.2 W Volvo P/
N966326 1
Seat belt lock 1.2 W Volvo P/
N966326 1
Instrument
warning/
indicator lights 1.2 W Volvo P/
N966326 –
All specifications are subject to change without
notice
Specifications pg. 127
Vehicle Loading

The tires on your Volvo should perform to
specifications at all normal loads when inflated as
recommended on the tire information label. The
label is located on the rear-facing edge of the
right-front door. This label lists both tire and
vehicle design limits. Do not load your car beyond
the load limits indicated.


WARNING!
Improperly inflated tire will reduce tire life,
adversely affect vehicle handling and can possibly
lead to failure resulting in loss of vehicle control
without prior warning.
Capacities

Fuel tank (approx.) 21.1 US gal.*
80 liters
Cooling System 10.5 US qts.
(10 liters)
Engine 5.9 US qts. **
at oil change 5.75 liters
Engine, 5.5 US qts. **
excl. oil filter 5.15 liters
Automatic transmission 7.9 US qts.
7.5 liters
Rear axle 1.4 US qts.
1.3 liters
Power steering gear 0.8 US qts.
0.8 liter

*"Usable" capacity - 20.3 US gallons (77 liters)
** if oil cooler is drained, add 0.47 US qts (0.4
liter)
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1998 Volvo S90
provides you with a better
understanding of the problems
related to car radio reception.

Reception conditions are not
always optimum and this is, of
course, beyond our control.
However, we have endeavored
to make the Volvo Audio
System of a quality that will
enable you to enjoy the best
possible reception no matter
what the reception conditions
may be. rag. Spray it again. Lower and
raise the antenna. Wipe it clean
and dry again. Lower and raise
the antenna 4-6 times. Make
sure it is dry and free from dirt
or lubricating oil.
damaged. When cleaning the
window be careful that the wires
are not scratched by rings, etc. If
they are damaged, radio
reception will be impaired.
Inside back cover
WARNING!

Detergents and solvents
Do not use gasoline containing lead or benzene as a detergent or solvent\
. Both lead and benzene are
toxic and may be hazardous to your health.

Installation of optional equipment/use of mobile telephones
Incorrectly installed optional equipment, alarm systems or the use of mo\
bile telephones which are not
connected to a suitable antenna can cause faults in the car's electronic\
control systems. Your car is
equipped with an accessory connector located under the dashboard on the \
driver's side. Please consult
your Volvo retailer if you have any questions before connecting accessor\
y or optional equipment to
the vehicle's electrical systems.

Carbon monoxide
Carbon monoxide is a poisonous, colorless and odorless gas which is pres\
ent in all exhaust gases. If
you ever smell exhaust fumes from inside the vehicle, make sure the pass\
enger compartment is
ventilated and immediately return the vehicle to your retailer for corre\
ction.
Never sit in a parked or stopped car for any extended amount of time, nor hav\
e it unattended while
the engine is running.
Never operate the engine in confined, unventilated areas.
Back cover
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1998 Volvo S90


The following should be
checked regularly:

Coolant level should be
between the expansion tank
marks. Mixture: 50% anti-
freeze and 50% water. See
page 118.

Power steering - When
cold, the level must not be
above the COLD mark and
when hot it must not be
above the HOT mark. Top
up if the level drops to the
ADD mark with ATF fluid.
See page 116.

Engine oil - level should be
between the dipstick marks.
The distance between the
marks represents approx. 1
US qts. (1 liter). See page
108.

Brake fluid - check,
without removing the cap,
that the level is above the
MIN mark. Use brake fluid
DOT 4+. See page 116.

Washer fluid - reservoir
should be filled with water
and solvent (wintertime:
windshield washer anti-
freeze). See page 119.

Octane rating, see page 55.

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

Bulbs Power Socket US Bulb
No.
1 70 W HB3/9005
2 60 W HB4/90006
3 5W BA 15
s 67
4 21 W BA 15
s 1156
5 21/5
W BAY
15 d
1157
6 21 W BAU
15 s –
7 21/5
W BAY
15d
1157NA

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