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1993 Volvo 850 GLT
2 Engine designation plate
3 Oil filler cap, engine
4 Clutch/brake system fluid reservoir
5 Fuse box
6 Washer fluid reservoir
7 Power steering fluid reservoir
8 Dipstick - engine oil
9 Dipstick - automatic transmission
10 Air cleaner
11 Battery
12 Data plate
WARNING! The cooling fan may start or continue to operate (for up to 6 minutes) after the engine has
been switched off.
pg. 8:10 Engine oil
Checking the oil level
The oil level should be checked every time the car is refuelled. This is especially important during the
engine break-in period (up to the first service).
CAUTION : Not checking the oil level regularly can result in serious engine damage if the oil
becomes too low.
Park the car on a level surface and wait for at least 3 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 over-filling can result in high oil consumption. The distance
between the dipstick marks represents approx. 1 US qts (1 liter). The oil should preferably be checked
when the oil is cold, before the engine has been started. If the oil is at the MIN mark, fill as follows:
Cold engine: 1 US qt (1 liter)
Warm engine: 0.5 US qt (0.5 liter)
Approx. 1 US qt (1 liter)
NOTE: The engine must be stopped when checking the oil.
Draining the oil
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