2003 VOLVO V70 coolant reservoir

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VOLVO V70
Chapter 8 - Maintenance/Servicing
pg. 115 Maintenance/Servicing
Fuses116
Replacing bulbs120
Paint touch up126
Washing the car127
Cleaning the upholstery128
Maintenance service, Warranty129
Fuel/emissions systems130
Drive belt, Air pump system, Coolant131
Emissions maintenance132
Washer fluid reservoir, Hoisting the car133
Opening the hood, Engine compartment134
Engine oil135
Power steering/Brake fluid reservoirs137
Battery maintenance138
Replacing wiper blades140
pg. 116 Fuses
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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: 0.95 US qts (0.9 liters)
Brake fluid
DOT 4+ boiling point >536°F(280°C), P/N 9437433
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): 18.5 US gals (70 liters) or 19 US gals (72 liters) on models equipped with All Wheel Drive.
Washer fluid reservoir
Volume: 4.7 US qts (4.5 liters)
All specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
pg. 147 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)
WARNING!
The ignition system operates at very high voltages. Special safety precautions must be followed to prevent injury.
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the vehicle and others sharing the roadway. Avoiding distractions is part of that responsibility.
The following should be checked regularly: *
1 Washer fluid reservoir should be filled with water and solvent (wintertime: windshield washer anti-freeze). See
page 133.
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 137.
3 Coolant level should be between the expansion tank marks. Mixture: 50% anti-freeze and 50% water. See page 131.
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 135.
5 Brake fluid - check, without removing the cap, that the level is above the MIN mark. Use brake fluid DOT 4+. See
page 137.
* Engine oil should be checked each time the car is refuelled.
Octane rating, see page 84.
Tire pressure, see label located on the rear edge of the right front door.
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