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1979 Volvo 242 244 245

Oil type: API Service SE classification.

Viscosity:

All year round SAE 10W-40, SAE 10W-30

Above +14°F (-10°C) SAE 20W-50

Replace: Between the first 600-1,200 miles (1,000-2,000 km) and every 7,500 miles (12,500 km) (or at

least twice a year).

At temperatures below 0°F(-18°C), multigrade oil SAE 5W-20 or SAE 5W-30 is recommended.

However, this oil should not be used when the temperature is continuously above 32°F(0°F).

Driving under adverse conditions such as high ambient temperatures, trailer hauling, hill climbing,

driving long distances at high speeds, extended periods of idling, low speed operation or short trip

operation at freezing temperatures may require oil and filter changes more frequently (every third

month).

Drain the oil after driving while it is still hot.

Changing oil filter

Replace the oil filter at every oil change. If the oil filter is changed separately 1/2 US qt = .5 liters/1/2

Imp. qt. of oil should be added.

pg. 49 Cooling system

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