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Engine compartment
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Volvo recommends oil products.
If the car is driven in adverse conditions, see
Volvo’s recommendations on page 218.
Volvo uses different systems for warning of
low oil level or low oil pressure. Certain vari-
ants have an oil pressure sensor, and then
the lamp for oil pressure is used. Other vari-
ants have an oil level sensor, and then the
driver is informed via the warning symbol in
the centre of the instrument unit as well as by
display texts. Certain models have both vari-
ants. Contact an authorised Volvo dealer for
more information.
Filling and dipstick
Petrol engine
Diesel engine
Change in accordance with the intervals
specified in the Service and Warranty Book-
let.
Checking the oil level in a new car is espe-
cially important before the first scheduled oil
change.
The most accurate measurements are made
on a cold engine before starting. The meas-
urement will be inaccurate if taken immedi-
ately after the engine is switched off. The dip-
stick will indicate that the level is too low be-
cause the oil has not had time to flow down
into the oil sump.
The oil level must be within the area marked on
the dipstick.
IMPORTANT
In order to fulfil the requirements for the en-
gine’s service intervals all engines are filled
with a specially adapted synthetic engine oil
at the factory. The choice of oil has been
made very carefully with regard to service
life, starting characteristics, fuel consump-
tion and environmental impact. An ap-
proved engine oil must be used in order that
the recommended service intervals can be
applied. Only use a prescribed grade of oil
(see the engine compartment decal) for
both filling and oil change, otherwise you
will risk affecting service life, starting char-
acteristics, fuel consumption and environ-
mental impact. Volvo Car Corporation
disclaims all warranty liability if engine oil of
the prescribed grade and viscosity is not
used.
2200328s
2200327s
IMPORTANT
When filling oil to top up, the oil being filled
must be of the same grade, see page 218.
2200330s
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