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Oils and fluids
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Washer fluid reservoir
Washer fluid reservoir
The windscreen and headlamp washers have
the same fluid reservoir. See capacities and
recommended grade for fluids on page 249.
Use washer fluid during the winter so that the
fluid does not freeze in the pump, reservoir
and hoses.
Tip: clean the wiper blades when topping up
washer fluid.
Coolant
Coolant reservoir.
Check the coolant regularly. The level should
lie between the MIN and MAX marks on the
expansion tank. Top up with fluid when the
level has fallen to the MIN mark.
See capacities and recommended grade for
fluids and oils on page 249.
When topping up the coolant, follow the in-
structions on the packaging. It is important
that the mixture of coolant concentrate and
water is correct for the prevailing weather
conditions. Never top up with water only. The
risk of freezing increases with both too little
and too much coolant concentrate.
IMPORTANT
Always use coolant with anti-corrosion agent
as recommended by Volvo. New cars are
filled with coolant that can withstand tem-
peratures down to approximately –35 °C.
The engine must only be run with a well-
filled cooling system. High temperatures
can occur, causing a risk of damage
(cracks) to the cylinder head.
WARNING
The coolant may be very hot. If the coolant
requires topping up when the engine is at
operating temperature, unscrew the expan-
sion tank cap slowly to gently release the
overpressure.