2001 VOLVO V70 spark plugs replace

2001 VOLVO V70
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Corrosion Protection Limited Warranty
Seat Belt 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 and Service Records Information booklet for detailed information concerning each of the warranties.
pg. 122 Maintenance schedule
2001
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE V70
For complete maintenance information, please refer to your
Warranty and Service Records Information Booklet.
R = Replace
I = Inspect (Correct or Replace if necessary)
L = Lubricate
Maintenance Operationthousand miles 7.51522.5 3037.5 4552.5 6067.5 7582.5
90 2
(thousand km)(12)(24) (36)(48) (60)(72) (84)(96) (108) (120)(132)(144)
EMISSION SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
Engine oil and filter
1R R RR RR RR R RRR
Engine drive belt (accessory belt) I
Air cleaner filter R R R
Spark plugs R R R
Transmission fluid I I I I I I
Timing belt - all engines
3
1) See section "Engine oil" for detailed information.
NOTE: The oil should be changed at these intervals, after 750 hours of driving or after 12 months, whichever
occurs first.
2) For services beyond 90,000 miles (144,000 km), please refer to the Warranty and Service Records
Information Booklet".
3) For proper functioning of the vehicle and its emission control systems, the timing belt and tensioner must be
replaced every 105,000 miles (168,000 km).
pg. 123 Maintenance schedule
2001
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE V70
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2001 VOLVO V70
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pg. 140 Fuel system, Distributor ignition system, Suspension
Fuel system
The engine is equipped with a multiport fuel injection system.
Distributor ignition system
Firing order: 1-2-4-5-3
Electronic ignition setting: Not adjustable
Spark plugs: Champion RC8PYP 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 rubber seals.
WARNING!
The ignition system operates at very high voltages. Special safety precautions must be followed to prevent injury.
Always turn the ignition off when:
Replacing ignition components e.g. plugs, coil, etc.
Do not touch any part of the ignition system while the engine is running. This may result in a shock and bodily
injury.
Front suspension
Spring strut suspension with integrated shock absorbers and control arms linked to the support frame. Power-
assisted rack and pinion steering. Safety type steering column. The alignment specifications apply to an unladen
car but include fuel, coolant and spare wheel.
Rear suspension
Individual rear wheel suspension with longitudinal support arms, double link arms and track rods.
Wheel dimensions 15"16"17"
V70 FWD*
Toe-in, front (mm)
on the wheel rims: 0.7±0.70.8±0.80.8±0.8
on the tire side: 0.9±0.90.9±0.91.0±1.0
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