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Volvo 1990 240 Model

pg. 62 Engine Oil, 5,000-mile (8,000-km) oil/oil filter change interval

Oil quality

According to API SG or alternatively API SF.

● Oils with designations SO/CD, SF/CC and SF/CD comply with these requirements.

Viscosity (stable ambient temperatures):

Volvo recommends the use of energy-conserving oils. Look for the API label. Synthetic or

semisynthetic oils may be used if their specifications comply with the oil quality requirements.

Volvo does not recommend oil additives, as they can adversely affect the engine.

Changing oil and oil filter

Oil and oil filter are first changed at the 600-1,200 mile (1,000-2,000 km) service. Thereafter, changes

should be made as specified by this table:

Capacity

Including oil filter: 4.0 US qts = 3.85 litres

Check oil level when filling fuel.

SAE 15W/40 is recommended for use in driving conditions that raise oil temperature and increase oil

consumption (i.e., mountain driving, trailer towing).

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