09 Maintenance and servicing
Fluids
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WARNING
•
Never remove the radiator cap while the
engine is warm. Wait until the vehicle
cools.
•
If it is necessary to top up the coolant
when the engine is warm, unscrew the
expansion tank cap slowly so that the
overpressure dissipates.
Clutch and brake fluid reservoir
G031030
The clutch and brake fluid should always be
above the MIN mark on the side of the reser-
voir. Check, without removing the cap, that
there is sufficient fluid in the reservoir.Fluid type: DOT 4+ boiling point >536 °F
(280 °C), P/N 9437433.
Replace: Every second year or 30,000 miles
(48,000 km). The fluid should be replaced once
a year or every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) when
driving under extremely hard conditions
(mountain driving, etc.).
Always entrust brake fluid changing to a
trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
Power steering fluid reservoir
ADD FULL
G027200
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 equiva-
lent.
Replace: No fluid change required.
NOTE
If a problem should occur in the power
steering system or if the vehicle has no elec-
trical current and must be towed, it is still
possible to steer the vehicle. However, keep
in mind that greater effort will be required to
turn the steering wheel.
11 SpecificationsCapacities
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Specifications and capacitiesCategory
Specification
Capacity
Fuel tank
Volvo engines are designed to achieve rated horsepower,
torque, and fuel economy performance using premium 91
octane fuel.
Volvo recommends premium for best performance, but
using 87 octane or above will not affect engine reliability
18 US gal. (68 liters).
Engine oil (with filter
replacement)
B5254T2
Engine oil must meet the minimum ILSAC specification
GF-4, API SL, or ACEA A1/B1. Lower quality oils may not
offer the same fuel economy, engine performance, or
engine protection.
Volvo recommends Castrol.
5.8 US qts. (5.5 liters).
1.3 US qts (1.2 liters) between MIN and MAX
on dipstick
B5244T5
Automatic transmission oil
AW5
JWS 3309
Different types of oil should never be mixed.
7.6 US qts. (7.2 liters)
Manual transmission oil
M66
MTF 97309
2.1 US qts. (2.0 liters)
Coolant
Volvo original coolant/antifreeze
9.3 US qts (8.8 liters).
The thermostat begins to open at 194 °F
(90 °C).
Brake fluid
DOT 4+ boiling point >536 °F (280 °C).
0.69 US qts. (0.65 liters)
