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Oils and fluids
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Washer fluid, topping up
Location of washer fluid reservoir.
The windscreen and headlamp washers
share a common reservoir.
– Filler cap on 4-cylinder engines and diesel.
– Filler cap on 5-cylinder engines.
Add washer antifreeze during the winter so
that the fluid does not freeze in the pump,
reservoir and hoses. For capacities, see
page 231.
Checking and topping up the coolant
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.
For capacities, see page 230.
Check the coolant regularly
The level must lie between the MIN and MAX
marks on the expansion tank. If the system is
not filled sufficiently, high local temperatures
could occur, causing a risk of damage
(cracks) to the cylinder head. Top up the
coolant when the level falls to the MIN mark.
NOTE
Mix the washer antifreeze and water before
filling the reservoir.
IMPORTANT
Always use coolant with anti-corrosion
agent as recommended by Volvo. New cars
are filled with coolant that can withstand
temperatures down to approximately
–35
C.
WARNING
Coolant can be very hot. If the coolant re-
quires topping up when the engine is at op-
erating temperature, unscrew the
expansion tank cap slowly to gently release
the overpressure.
NOTE
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.