1998 VOLVO V70 oil change

Table of Contents
Page No.
Chapter and Subject
pg. 1Chapter 1 - Occupant safety
pg. 16
Chapter 2 - Instruments and controls
pg. 41
Chapter 3 - Body and interior
pg. 65
Chapter 4 - Starting and driving
pg. 85
Chapter 5 - Wheels and tires
pg. 91
Chapter 6 - In case of emergency
pg. 109
Chapter 7 - Car care
pg. 115
Chapter 8 - Volvo Service
pg. 133
Chapter 9 - Specifications
pg. 141
Chapter 10 - Audio systems
All information, illustrations and specifications contained in this manual are based on the latest product information
available at the time of publication. Volvo reserves the right to make model changes at any time, or to change
specifications or design, without notice and without incurring obligation.
CAUTION: Certain models have reduced ground clearance due to the design of the front spoiler. Please observe
caution when e.g., driving onto garage hoists, through drifted snow or when other road debris is encountered, or
when parking near curbs.
©1997 Volvo Cars of North America Inc.
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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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Engine oilQuality: Meeting API
specification SG or SH Capacity (incl. filter) : 6.1 US qts. (5.8 liters)*
Automatic
transmission fluid Quality: ATF Dexron IIE/ III and
Mercon
Capacity: 8 US qts. (7.6 liters)
Manual transmission
fluid Quality: Volvo synthetic gearbox
oil 1161423
Capacity: 2.2 US qts (2.1 liters)
Power steering fluid Quality: ATF Capacity: 0.85 US qts. (0.8 liters)
Brake fluid Quality: DOT 4+ Capacity: 0.64 US qts. (0.6 liters)
* Turbo -charged models: Add 0.95 qts. (0.9 liters) if the oil
cooler has been drained
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
pg. 135 Engine
Engine
Liquid-cooled gasoline, 5-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 multiport fuel injection, heated oxygen sensor(s) and three-way catalytic converter
Designation: Volvo B 5254 S
Output 168 hp at 6200 rpm (125 kw 103 rps)
Max torque 162.3 ft. lbs. at 4700 rpm (220 Nm/55 rps)
Number of cylinders 5
Bore 3.27" (83 mm)
Stroke 3.54" (90 mm)
Displacement 2.4 liters
Compression ratio 10.5:1
Number of valves 20
Valve clearance Self-adjusting
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