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· The jack must correctly engage the bar in the jack attachment (A). The car's weight must not rest on the jack
attachment (B). See illustration on page 84.
· Be sure the jack is on a firm, level, non-slippery surface.
· Never allow any part of your body to be extended under a car supported by a jack.
· Use the jack intended for the car when replacing a wheel. For any other job, use stands to support the side of the
car being worked on.
· Apply the parking brake and put the gear selector in the (P)ark position.
· Block the wheels standing on the ground, use rigid wooden blocks or large stones.
· The jack should be kept well-greased.
CAUTION:
· The car must not be driven with wheels of different dimensions or with a spare tire other than the one that came with
the car. The use of different size wheels can seriously damage your car's transmission.
· Correct tightening torque on wheel bolts must be observed. The wheel bolts should never be greased or lubricated.
The extended, chromed wheel bolts must not be used with steel rims, as they make it impossible to fit the hub caps.
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Curb weight
6 cyl.3560-3600 Ibs (1610-1635 kg) 1610-1635 kg
6 cyl. turbo 3635-3680 Ibs (1650-1670 kg) 1645-1665 kg
Permissible axle weight, front
6 cyl. 2490 Ibs (1129 kg) 1130 kg
Permissible axle weight, rear
6 cyl. 2311 lbs (1049 kg) 1049 kg
Max roof load 220 lbs (100 kg) 100 kg
Max trailer weight
(w/o brakes) 1100 lbs (500 kg) 500 kg
Max trailer weight
(with brakes)
2" ball 3300 lbs (1500 kg) 1500 kg
1 7/8" ball 2000 lbs (908 kg) 900 kg
Max tongue weight **165 lbs (75 kg) 75 kg
WARNING!
When adding accessories, equipment, luggage and other cargo to your vehicle, the total loaded weight capacity of
the vehicle must not be exceeded.
* The max permissible axle loads or the gross vehicle weight must not be exceeded.
** See also section "Trailer towing"
All specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
pg.120 Engine/transmission specifications
Engine specifications Designation: Volvo B 6284 T
Output 268 hp at 5400 rpm (200 KW/90 rps)
Max torque 280 ft. lbs. at 2100-5000 rpm (380 Nm at 35-83 rps)
Number of cylinders 6
Bore 3.19" (81 mm)
Stroke 3.54" (90 mm)
Displacement 2.78 liters
Compression ratio 8.5:1
Number of valves 24
Valve clearance when checking (mm)
Charge air cooler (Intercooler)
Turbocharged engines employ a turbocompressor to force air into the engine inlet manifold and a charge air cooler to
cool the compressed inlet air. The resulting increase in air flow raises pressure in the intake manifold and increases
engine power over that developed by the normallyaspirated engine. The charge air cooler (which resembles a radiator)
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is located between the turbocompressor and inlet manifold.
Designation: Volvo B 6304 S
Output201 hp at 6000 rpm (150 KW/100 rps)
Max. torque 207 ft. lbs. at 4300 rpm (280 Nm at 70 rps)
Number of cylinders 6
Bore 3.27" (83 mm)
Stroke 3.54" (90 mm)
Displacement 2.92 liters
Compression ratio 10.7:1
Number of valves 24
Valve clearance when checking (mm)
Transmission specifications Automatic transmission
Gear ratios:
Engine: B 6284 TB 6304 S
1st gear 2.92:13.27:1
2nd gear 1.57:11.57:1
3rd gear 1.00:11.12:1
4 th gear 0.70:10.79:1
Reverse 2.38:12.67:1
Final drive 3.29:13.29:1
All specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
pg.121 Oil/fluid specifications and volumes
Engine oil
Meeting API specification SG, SG/CD, SH or Energy Conserving(EC) II.
Extra oil additives must not be used unless advised by an authorized Volvo retailer.
Volume: (including filter):
Normally-aspirated 6-cylinder engine - 7.3 US qts (6.9 liters).
Turbo 6-cylinder engine - 7.3 US qts (6.9 liters).
Automatic transmission fluid
Volume: 7.9 US qts (7.5 liters).
Cooling system
Type: Positive pressure, closed system. The thermostat begins to open at 194 °F (90 °C).
Coolant: Volvo original coolant/antifreeze.
Volume: Normally-aspirated 6-cylinder engine - 9.3 US qts (8.8 liters).
Turbo 6-cylinder engine - 10.1 US qts (9.6 liters).
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Power steering fluid
ATF fluid.
Volume: 0.95 US qt (0.9 liter).
Brake fluid
DOT 4+
Volume: 0.64 US qt (0.6 liter)
Climate control system - refrigerant (R 134a)
Oil: PAG
Volume: 2.2 lbs (1000 g) R134a.
Fuel
Minimum octane requirement - AKI 87 (RON 91)
Volume (fuel tank): 21.1 US gals (80 liters)
Washer fluid reservoir
Volume: 4.7 US qts. (4.5 liters)
All specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
pg.122 Fuel system, Distributor ignition system, Suspension
Fuel system
The engine is equipped with a multiport fuel injection system.
Distributor ignition system
Firing order: 15-3-6-2-4
Distributor ignition setting: Not adjustable
Spark plugs: B 6284 T: P/N 271367-4 (or equivalent)
B 6304 S: P/N 272371-8 (or equivalent)
Spark plug gap: 0.028-0.032" (0.7-0.8 mm)
Tightening torque: 18.4 ft. lbs. (25 Nm)
Replacing spark plugs
The spark plugs should be changed every 30,000 miles (48,000 km). However, city driving or fast highway driving
may necessitate changing after 15,000 miles (24,000 km) of driving. When installing new plugs, be sure to fit the right
type and use correct torque. 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
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