2001 VOLVO V70 coolant reservoir

2001 VOLVO V70
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VOLVO V70
Chapter 8 - Maintenance/Servicing
pg. 107 Maintenance/Servicing
Fuses108
Replacing bulbs112
Paint touch up118
Washing the car119
Cleaning the upholstery120
Maintenance service, Warranty121
Maintenance schedule122
Fuel/emissions systems124
Drive belt, Air pump system, Coolant125
Servicing126
Opening the hood, Engine compartment128
Engine oil129
Power steering/Brake fluid reservoirs131
Battery maintenance132
Replacing wiper blades134
pg. 108 Fuses
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Engine Oil
Meeting or exceeding ILSAC specification GF-2, including ACEA A1, API SJ, SJ/CF, and SJ/Energy Conserving.
Oil additives must not be used unless advised by an authorized Volvo retailer.
Volume:
Capacity (including oil filter): 6.1 US qts. (5.8 liters)
Capacity (including oil filter and oil cooler): 7.1 US qts. (6.7 liters)
Automatic Transmission Fluid
AW5: Only Volvo gearbox oil (1161540-8). Do not mix with other oils.
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
All specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
Power steering fluid
ATF fluid
Volume:
Brake fluid
DOT 4+
Volume: 0.64 US qts (0.6 liters)
Climate control system - refrigerant (R 134a)
Oil: PAG
Volume: 2.2 lbs (1,000 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)
* 18.5 US gals (70 liters) on V70 AWD, V70 XC and V70 with non-turbo engine.
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The following should be checked regularly: *
1 Washer fluid reservoir should be filled with water and solvent (wintertime: windshield washer anti-freeze). See
page 127.
2 Power steering - When cold, the level must not be above the COLD mark and when hot it must not be above the
HOT mark. Top up if the level drops to the ADD mark with ATF fluid. See page 131.
3 Coolant level should be between the expansion tank marks. Mixture: 50% anti-freeze and 50% water. See page 125.
4 Engine oil level should be between the dipstick marks. The distance between the marks represents approx.
1.6 US qts (1.5 liters). See page 130.
5 Brake fluid - check, without removing the cap, that the level is above the MIN mark. Use brake fluid DOT 4+. See
page 131.
* Engine oil should be checked each time the car is refuelled.
Octane rating, see page 78.
Tire pressure, see label located on the rear edge of the right front door.
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