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VOLVO S80
Chapter 8 - Maintenance/Servicing
pg. 119 Maintenance/Servicing
Fuses120
Replacing bulbs125
Paint touch up132
Washing the car133
Cleaning the upholstery135
Maintenance service, Warranty136
Fuel/emissions systems137
Drive belt, Coolant138
Maintaining your car139
Servicing141
Opening the hood, Engine compartment142
Engine oil143
Power steering/Brake fluid reservoirs145
Replacing the battery146
Battery maintenance147
Replacing wiper blades148
pg. 120 Fuses
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engine power over that developed by the normally-aspirated engine. The charge air cooler (which resembles a radiator)
is located between the turbo-compressor and inlet manifold.
All specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
pg. 153 Oil/fluid specifications and volumes
Engine oil
Type: Engine oil must meet the minimum ILSAC specification GF-3, API SL, or ACEA A1/B1.
Volume : 5.8 qts (5.5 liters)
Volume between MIN and MAX on dipstick : 1.3 US qts (1.2 liters)
Automatic transmission fluid
AW5: 7.6 US qts (7.2 liters), type: JWS 3309
Cooling system
Type: Positive pressure, closed system. The thermostat begins to open at 194 °F (90 °C).
Coolant: Volvo original coolant/antifreeze.
Volume: 9.5 US qts (9.0 liters)
Power steering fluid
Volvo synthetic power steering fluid (Pentosin CHF 11S) P/N 1161529 or equivalent.
Volume: 0.95 US qt (0.9 liter).
Brake fluid
DOT 4+ boiling point > 536°F (280° C) P/N 9437433
Volume: 0.6 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)
Fuel tank volume: 18 US gal. (68 liters) .
Washer fluid reservoir
Volume: 6 cyl: 4.7 US qts. (4.5 liters)
All specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
pg. 154 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
Distributor ignition setting: Not adjustable
Spark plugs: B 5254 T2: 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)
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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 92.
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 145.
3 Coolant level should be between the expansion tank marks. Mixture: 50% anti-freeze and 50% water. See page 138.
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 143.
5 Brake fluid - check, without removing the cap, that the level is above the MIN mark. Use brake fluid DOT 4+. See
page 145.
* Engine oil should be checked each time the car is refuelled.
Octane rating, see page 74.
Tire pressure, see label located on the rear edge of the right front door.
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