1998 VOLVO V70 maintenance

VOLVO
S70 & V70 1 9 9 8
VOLVO
This manual deals with the operation and care of your Volvo.
Welcome to the world-wide family of Volvo owners. We trust that you will enjoy many years of safe driving in your
Volvo, an automobile designed with your safety and comfort in mind. To help ensure your satisfaction with this
vehicle, we encourage you to familiarize yourself with the equipment descriptions, operating instructions and
maintenance requirements/recommendations in this manual. We also urge you and your passengers to wear seat belts
at all times in this (or any other) automobile. And, of course, please do not operate a vehicle if you may be affected by
alcohol, medication or any impairment that could hinder your ability to drive.
Your Volvo is designed to meet all applicable safety and emission standards, as evidenced by the certification labels
attached to the driver's door opening and on the left wheel housing in the engine compartment.
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.
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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 bringing us closer to our goal.
After Volvo cars and parts have fulfilled their use, recycling is the next critical step in completing the life cycle. The
metal content is about 75% of the total weight of the car, which makes the car among the most recycled industrial
products. In order to have efficient and well controlled recycling, many Volvo variants have printed dismantling
manuals indication the weight and material of individual components. For Volvo, all homogeneous plastic parts
weighing more than 1.7 oz. (50 grams)are marked with international symbols that indicate how the component is to be
sorted for recycling.
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:
Maintain proper air pressure in your tires. Tests have shown decreased fuel economy with improperly inflated
tires Follow the recommended maintenance schedule
Drive at a constant speed
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
Properly dispose of any vehicle related waste such as used motor oil, used batteries, brake pads, etc.
When cleaning your car, use Volvo's own car care products, all of which have systematically been adapted to
the environment.
Contents
Important
Before you operate your car for the first time, please familiarize yourself with the BREAK-IN information on page 66.
You should also be familiar with the information in the first three chapters of this manual.
Information contained in the balance of the manual is extremely useful and should be studied after operating the
vehicle for the first time.
This manual is structured so that it can be used for reference. It should thus be kept in the car for ready access.
Do not export your Volvo to another country before investigating the country's applicable safety and exhaust emission
requirements. In some cases it may be difficult or impossible to comply with these requirements. Modifications to the
emission control system(s) may render your Volvo not certifiable for legal operation in the U.S., Canada or other
countries.
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Other factors which decrease gas mileage are:
Worn or dirty spark plugs
Incorrect spark plug gap
Dirty air cleaner
Dirty engine oil and clogged oil filter
Dragging brakes
Incorrect front end alignment
Some of the above mentioned items and others are checked at the standard Maintenance Service intervals.
NOTE: ( D )rive or 5th gear (manual transmissions) should be used as often as possible to help improve fuel economy.

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Chapter 8 - Service and routine maintenance
pg. 115 Volvo Service
Service - an investment
An investment which will pay dividends in the form of improved reliability, durability, and resale value. Page No. Subject
pg. 116
Label information
pg. 117
Maintenance service, Warranty
pg. 118-119
Maintenance schedule
pg. 120-121
Servicing
pg. 122
Fuel/emissions systems
pg. 123
Lubrication
pg. 124-125
Engine oil
pg. 126
Power steering fluid, Brake/clutch system fluid reservoir
pg. 127
Automatic transmission fluid
pg. 128
Drive belt, Air pump system
pg. 129
Windshield washer nozzle, Washer fluid reservoir
pg. 130
Coolant
pg. 131
Engine compartment
pg. 132
Battery maintenance
pg. 116 Label information
1 Vehicle Emission Control Information
Your Volvo is designed to meet all applicable emission standards, as evidenced by the certification label on the
underside of the hood. For further information regarding these regulations, 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 etc. The plate is located in the engine
compartment, on the inside of left front fender. headlight.
5 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) *
The VIN plate is located on the top left surface of the dashboard. The VIN is also stamped on the right hand door
pillar.
6 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) specifications (USA) and Ministry of Transport (CMVSS)
Standards (Canada)
Your Volvo is designed to meet all applicable safety standards, as evidenced by the certification label on the facing
side of the driver's door. For further information regarding these regulations, please consult your Volvo retailer.
7 Child safety latch label
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* The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) should always be quoted in all correspondence concerning your vehicle
with the retailer and when ordering parts.
** These decals are located on the underside of the hood.
All specifications are subject to change without notice.pg. 117 Maintenance service, Warranty
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.
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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.
New Car Limited Warranty
Parts and Accessories Limited Warranty
Corrosion Protection Limited Warranty
Seatbelt and Supplemental Restraint Systems Limited Warranty
Emission Design and Defect Warranty
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. pg. 118 Maintenance schedule
Maintenance schedule
A = Adjust (Correct if necessary) I = Inspect (Correct or Replace if necessary)
R = Replace L = Lubricate
Maintenance Operation thousand miles
(thousand km) 5³
(8)10
(16) 15³
(25)20
(32)25³
(40)30
(48)35³
(56)40
(64)45³
(72)50
(80)55³
(88)60²
(96)
EMISSION SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
Engine oil and filter¹ R³R R³RR³RR³RR³RR³R
Engine drive belt (accessory belt) I
Air cleaner filter RR
Spark plugs RR
Automatic transmission fluid IIIIII
Timing belt - all engines
NOTE: The oil should be changed at these intervals or after 750 hours of driving or after 12 months which ever occurs
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first. See "Service Reminder indicator", page 21.
2) For services beyond 60,000 miles (96,000 km), consult your "Maintenance Records booklet".
3) These services apply to turbo-charged models and some non-turbo models, depending on actual driving conditions
(see page 125
for details).
4) For proper functioning of the vehicle and its emission control system, Volvo recommends that the timing belt be
replaced every 70,000 miles (112,000 km).
pg. 119 Maintenance schedule (cont.)
Maintenance schedule
A = Adjust (Correct if necessary) I = Inspect (Correct or Replace if necessary)
R = Replace L = Lubricate
Maintenance Operation thousand miles
(thousand km) 10
(16)20
(32)30
(48)40
(64)50
(80)60
(96)
ENGINE SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
ENGINE
Fuel (Line) Filter¹
PCV Nipple (orifice)/hoses,clean I
Battery IIIIII
BRAKES
Inspect brakes, replace components as necessary IIIIII
Brake Fluid²
STEERING/SUSPENSION
Rotate tires/check wear (align front end if needed.) IIIIII
Check power steering fluid level. IIIIII
Grease front link arm stops LLLLLL
BODY
Power antenna (clean) IIIIII
Trunk/hood, hinges and latches LLLLLL
Air cabin filter RRR
1) Replace at 100,000 miles (160,000 km)
2) Brake fluid should be changed at owner request every second year (once a year if the car is driven in mountainous
areas or in areas with high humidity).
The following items should be checked weekly by the driver (it takes only a few minutes).
Engine oil level Horns
Brake fluid level Windshield wipers
Radiator coolant level Tire pressure (all five tires)
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