1998 VOLVO S90 maintenance schedule

1998 Volvo S90
Volvo Canada Ltd.
175 Gordon Baker Road
Willowdale, Ontario M2H 2N7
800-663-8255
Volvo and the environment
Volvo is committed to the well being of our
customers. As a natural part of this
commitment, we care about the environment in
which we all live. Caring for the environment
means an everyday involvement in reducing
our environmental impact.

Volvo's environmental activities are based on a
holistic view, which means we consider the
overall environmental impact of a product
throughout its complete life cycle. In this
context, design, production, product use, and
recycling are all important considerations.

In production, Volvo has partly or completely
phased out several chemicals including freons,
lead chromates, naphtanates, asbestos, mercury
and cadmium; and reduced the amount of
chemicals used in our plants 50% since 1991.

In use, Volvo was the first in the world to
introduce into production a three-way catalytic
converter with a Lambda sond, now called
oxygen sensor, in 1976. The current version of
this highly efficient system reduces emissions
of harmful substances (CO, HC, NOx) from
the exhaust pipe by approximately 95% and
the search to eliminate the remaining
emissions continues. Volvo is the only
automobile manufacturer to offer CFC-free
retrofit kits for the air conditioning system for
all models back to the M/Y 1975 240.
Advanced electronic engine controls, refined
purification systems and cleaner fuels are
In addition to continuous environmental
refinement of conventional gasoline-powered
internal combustion engines, Volvo is actively
looking at advanced technology alternative-
fuel vehicles.

When you drive a Volvo, you become our
partner in the work to lessen the car's impact
on the environment.
To reduce your vehicle's environmental
impact, you can:
l Maintain proper air pressure in your
tires. Tests have shown decreased fuel
economy with improperly inflated tires
l Follow the recommended maintenance
schedule
l Drive at a constant speed
l See an authorized Volvo retailer as
soon as possible for inspection if the
check engine (malfunction indicator)
lamp illuminates, or stays on after the
vehicle has started
l Properly dispose of any vehicle related
waste such as used motor oil, used
batteries, brake pads, etc.
l When cleaning your car, use Volvo's
own car care products, all of which
have systematically been adapted to the
environment

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Chapter 8 - Volvo Service
pg. 103
Service - an investment
An investment which will pay dividends in the form of improved reliabili\
ty,
durability, and resale value.
Label information pg. 104
Maintenance service, Warranty pg. 105
Maintenance schedule pg. 106
Engine oil pg. 108
Servicing pg. 110
Fuel/emissions systems pg. 112
Engine compartment pg. 114
Lubrication, body pg. 115
Power steering fluid, brake fluid pg. 116
Drive belt pg. 117
Cooling system pg. 118
Washer fluid reservoir/nozzles pg. 119
Label information
pg. 104
1 Vehicle
Identification
Number
(VIN)*
VIN plate is
located on
top left
surface of
dashboard.
The VIN is
also stamped
on the right
hand door
pillar.

2 Vehicle
Emission
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Maintenance service

Volvo advises you to follow the
service program which is
outlined in the "Maintenance
Records Manual". This
maintenance program contains
inspections and services
necessary for the proper
function of your car.
The maintenance services
contain several checks which
require special instruments and
tools and therefore must be
performed by a qualified
technician.
To keep your Volvo in top
condition, specify time tested
and proven Genuine Volvo Parts
and Accessories.

The Federal Clean Air
Act - U.S.


The Clean Air Act requires
vehicle manufacturers to furnish
written instructions to the
ultimate purchaser to assure the
proper functioning of those
components that control
emissions.
The maintenance instructions
listed in the "Servicing" section
of this Manual represent the
minimum maintenance required.
These services are not covered
by the warranty. You will be
required to pay for labor and
material used. Refer to your
Warranty booklet for further
details.
Maintenance services

Your Volvo has passed several
major inspections before being
delivered to 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
follow 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 the 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
applicable U.S. warranties is
provided. For Canadian
specification vehicles, see your
separate warranty 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
required by state law.

Refer to your separate Warranty
booklet for detailed information
concerning each of the warranties.
Maintenance Schedule pg. 106
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Maintenance schedule

A= Adjust (Correct if necessary) I= Inspect (Correct or Replace if ne\
cessary)
R= Replace L= Lubricate
Maintenance Operation thousand
miles
(thousand km) 5
(8)
10
(16) 15
(25) 20
(32) 25
(40) 30
(48) 35
(56) 40
(64) 45
(72) 50
(80) 55
(88) 60
(96)
EMISSION SYSTEM
MAINTENANCE
Engine oil and filter R R R R R R R R R R R R
Engine drive belt (accessory belt) I R
Air cleaner filter R R
Spark plugs R R
Automatic transmission fluid I I I I I I
Timing belt - B 6304 S
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 19.

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 109 for details)
4) For proper functioning of the vehicle and its emission control syste\
m, Volvo recommends that the
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timing belt be replaced every 70,000 (112,000 km).
Maintenance Schedule (cont.) pg. 107
Maintenance Operation thousand miles
(thousand km) 10
(16) 20
(32) 30
(48) 40
(64) 50
(80) 60
(96)
MISCELLANEOUS MAINTENANCE
ENGINE
Fuel (Line) Filter
PCV Nipple (Orifice)/hoses,clean I
Battery I I I I I I
BRAKES
Inspect Brakes, Replace components as
necessary I
I I I I I
Brake Fluid
STEERING
Rotate tires/check tire wear; (Align if needed.) I I I I I I
Check power steering fluid level. I I I I I I
BODY
Power antenna (clean) I I I I I I
Trunk, Hood Hinges and Latches L L L L L L
Sun roof L L L L L L
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