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Source – Volvo AB, Göteborg, Sweden page 31(35)
Reprint 2001 Karl Eric Målberg
Four cocks should be opened when the cooling water is drained off. They are located
as follows:
At the rear on the right side of the engine block
Under the oil cooler
Under the heater
Low down on the left side of the radiator
MIXING TABLE FOR ETHYLENE GLYCOL AND WATER
Necessary amount of ethylene glycol for frost protection down to:Cooling
system
capacity
-10C
14 F
-15C
5F
-20C
-5F
-30C
-22F
-40C
-40F
9 litres 2.0 2.75 3.25 4.25 5.0
The maximum depression on freezing point, -56C (-69F) is obtained by adding 6.1
litres of glycol.
Engine lubrication system
During the winter engine oil with viscosity of SAE 10W should be used in the engine
lubrication system. This lighter oil reaches the lubrication points in the engine more
easily at low temperatures and also facilitates cold starting. If you are driving mainly
short stretches during the winter, the engine oil should be changed more often nthan
normal, for example after every 1,500 miles (2,500 km)
Electrical system
The electrical system in the car is subjected to greater stresses during the winter
than during the warm summer months. The lighting and the starter motor are used
more and this means higher current consumption, and since the capacity of the
battery is considerably lower with low air temperature, it must be checked more often
and re-charged when necessary. If the battery voltage is excessively low, there is a
risk of frost damage to the battery.
Brake system
During the winter the brakes are more subjected to splash and condensation water.
This can result in the hand brake freezing when it is applied. For this reason the hand
brake should not be applied when the car is parked but first gear or reverse should
be engaged instead.
Windshield washers
At the same time as the engine cooling system has anti-freeze added, the water in
the windshield washer container should also have anti-freeze added. Your Volvo
dealer can supply you with suitable anti-freeze for this purpose.
Anti-freeze for door locks
A frozen door lock is one of the most irritating things that can happen to a car owner.
Many valuable minutes early in the morning can be wasted warming up keys and
melting ice in locks. Remember to lubricate the lock in good time with some ant-
freeze preparation.
Specifications
This chapter contains the technical data you may have use for as owner of the car.
Consult your dealer if you require more informatioin.
Dimensions and weights
Length……………………………………… 4400 mm