1998 VOLVO V90 maintenance

1998 Volvo S90
of right front
door.

5 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
rear facing
side of the
driver's door.
For further
information
regarding
these
regulations,
please
consult your
Volvo
retailer.

6. Vacuum
hose routing
Maintenance service, Warranty pg. 105
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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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1998 Volvo S90
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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Idle air control system

Your Volvo is equipped with an
electronically-controlled idle air
control system that requires no
checking or adjustment.
Volvo recommends that the
timing belt be replaced every
70,000 miles (112,000 km).

PCV system

The orifice nipple in the intake
manifold and the filter at the
end of the PCV hose in the
aircleaner should be inspected
every 60,000 miles (96,000 km).
Check/replace rubber hoses at
the same time.
and use correct torque, see
Specifications. When changing
the plugs, check that the
suppressor connectors are in
good condition. Cracked or
damaged connectors should be
replaced.
When changing the spark plugs,
clean the terminals and the
rubber seals.
Battery maintenance pg. 111
Battery maintenance

Driving habits and conditions, climate, the
number of starts, etc. all affect the service life and
function of the battery. In order for your battery to
perform satisfactorily, keep the following in mind:
l Check the fluid level in the battery every 6
months or every 10,000 * miles (16,000 km).
The fluid level in each battery cell should be
checked - use a screw driver to open the caps and
a flashlight to inspect the level.
*More frequently in warm climates.
l If necessary, add distilled water to
approximately 0.4 in. (10 mm) above the plates in
the cell or to the level indicator. See the
illustrations above.
l Check that the battery cables are correctly
connected and properly tightened.
l Never disconnect the battery when the engine is
running, for example when changing the battery.
l The battery should be disconnected when a
boost charger is used.
l Switch off the radio before disconnecting the
battery. If your radio has an antitheft code and the
battery is disconnected, the radio code has to be
reentered in order for the radio to function.
Fuel/emissions systems pg. 112
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