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Engine compartment
1. Expansion tank - coolant
2. Power steering fluid reservoir
3. Washer fluid reservoir
4. Dipstick - engine oil
5. Radiator
6. Cooling fan
7. Oil filler cap - engine
8. Clutch/brake fluid reservoir
9. Relay/fuse box
10. Air cleaner
11. Battery (under floor in cargo area)
12. Data plate
WARNING!
The cooling fan (6) may start or continue to operate (for up to 6 min\
utes) after the engine has been
switched off.
pg. 190 Maintenance and servicing
Engine oil
Oil specifications
Engine oil must meet the minimum ILSAC specification GF-3, API SL, and A\
CEA A1/ B1. Lower
quality oils may not offer the same fuel economy, engine performance, or\
engine protection.
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Power steering fluid reservoir
The fluid level should always be between the ADD and FULL marks.
Fluid type: Volvo synthetic power steering fluid (Pentosin CHF 11S) P/N 1161529 or\
equivalent.
Replace: No fluid change required.
NOTE: If a problem should occur in the power steering system or if the vehicle\
has no electrical current
and must be towed, it is still possible to steer the vehicle. However, k\
eep in mind that greater effort will
be required to turn the steering wheel.
pg. 194 Maintenance and servicing
Wiper blades
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2007 Volvo XC70
Fluids and cooling system
Fluids
Transmission
1
Different types of oil should never be mixed.
Power steering
Grade: Volvo synthetic power steering fluid (Pentosin CHF 11S) P/N 1161529 o\
r equivalent.
Brake fluid
Fluid type: DOT 4+ boiling point >536 °F (280 °C).
Cooling system
The thermostat begins to open at 194 °F (90 °C).
1. The transmission oil does not normally need to be changed during the \
service life of the vehicle. However, it
may be necessary to replace the oil if the vehicle is often driven in ar\
eas of sustained temperature extremes (hot
or cold), when towing a trailer over long distances, for prolonged driv\
ing in mountainous areas, or if the vehicle
is often driven short distances in temperatures under 40°F (5°C)\
.
pg. 219 Specifications
Three way catalytic converter
Three-way catalytic converter cautions
l Keep your engine properly tuned. Certain engine malfunctions, particular\
ly involving the electrical,
fuel or distributor ignition systems, may cause unusually high three-way\
catalytic converter
temperatures. Do not continue to operate your vehicle if you detect engi\
ne misfire, noticeable loss of
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Permissible axle weight 167
Polishing
179
Power moonroof
70
Power seats
86
Power steering fluid
193
Power steering, speed sensitive
128
Power windows
65
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
144
R
Radiator
189
Radio
229
Rain sensor - windshield wipers
58
Rear park assist
153
Rear suspension
220
Rear window defroster
60
Recirculation
78
REDUCE SPEED
51
Refrigerant (A/C system)
74
Refueling
123
Reporting safety defects
Canada
11
USA
10
Roadholding
127
Roof racks (load carriers)
148 - 150
Run flat tires
164
S
Safety defects, reporting
Canada
11
USA
10
Seats, front
86
SEE MANUAL
51
Self supporting run flat tires
164
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