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2001 Volvo S80
The API Service Symbol "donut" is divided into three parts:
· The top half describes the oil's performance level.
· The center identifies the oil's viscosity.
· The bottom half tells whether the oil has demonstrated energy-conserving proper-ties in a standard test
in comparison to a reference oil.
Viscosity (stable ambient temperatures):
pg.115 Engine oil
Checking the oil level
The oil level should be checked every time the car is refuelled. This is especially important during
the period up to the first service.
CAUTION:
Not checking the oil level regularly can result in serious engine damage if the oil level becomes too low.
Park the car on a level surface and wait for at least 5 minutes after the engine has been switched off. Be
sure the oil level is maintained between the upper and lower marks on the dipstick. Low oil level can
cause internal damage to the engine and overfilling can result in high oil consumption. The distance
between the dipstick marks represents approx. 1.6 US qt (1.5 liter). The oil should preferably be checked
when cold, before the engine has been started.
NOTE: The engine must be stopped when checking the oil.
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