Operating instructions

SERVICING
Lubrication
Chassis maintenance
To simplify maintenance of your Volvo, the vehicle has been equipped with
ball joints, steering rods and propeller shaft of such a design that they do not
require regular lubrication. This has been possible due to the fact that points
which normally require lubricating have been packed with very durable grease
at the factory and then carefully sealed, thus obviating the need for lubrication.
However, in order to be certain that these parts are functioning properly, it is
necessary to inspect their seals and rubber sleeves thoroughly after every 10 000
km (6 000 miles) or at least once a year.
Oil should be changed or the oil level checked after every 10 000 km (6 000) miles
in accordance with the lubricating chart at the end of the book. This can be
done in connection with the 10 000 km (6 000 miles) inspection at a Volvo
workshop. The measures taken during this inspection are also to be found in
the lubricating chart.
You should follow the recommendations of the Service Booklet, which are
based on Volvo's own investigations. Use only first-class lubricants of a well-
known make. The right l ubricant in the
right quantity at the right time will
increase both the lifetime and reliability of your car.
1 Body lubrication
In order to avoid squeaks and unnecessary wear, the body should be lubricated
about every 10 000 km (6 000 miles) or at least once a year. During very cold
weather the door locks and luggage compartment lock should be treated with
a suitable anti-freeze agent to prevent them from freezing up.
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2 Check the oil level in the engine
The oil level in the engine should be checked
each time the fuel tank is filled. The check
should be carried out with the engine switc-
hed off but warm and, in order to obtain
comparable values, about 1 minute after the
engine has been stopped. Wipe the dipstick
before measuring. The oil level should be
between the two marks on the dipstick. It
must never be permitted to go down below
the lower mark but on the other hand, it
should not be above the upper mark since
oil consumption will then be abnormally
high. If necessary, top up by filling through
the oil filler hole on the rocker arm casing
with new oil of the same type already in the
engine.
3 Changing the engine oil
With a new or reconditioned engine, the oil should be changed after the first
2 500 km (1 500 miles). Subsequent oil changing is according to the intervals
given below.
The intervals will depend to a great extent on the type of oil used. For engine
lubrication, oil grade "For Service MS", is to be used. As far as viscosity is
concerned,
multigrade oil is recommended. These oils are better suited for de-
manding driving conditions, for example continuous driving in city traffic with
incessant stopping and starting or with lengthy idling periods.
For engine oil with viscosity SAE 10 W - 30 (multigrade), 10 w-40 or 20 W-50,
the oil should be changed every 10 000 km (6 000 miles) or at least once a .
year.
If engine oil with viscosity SAE 10 W
(singlegrade), 20/20 W or 30 is used, the oil
should be changed every 5 000 km (3 000 miles), or at least twice a year.
At very low temperature (below -20°C = -4°F) multigrade oil SAE 5 W-20
is recommended. However, this oil should not be used when the temperature
is continuously above 0°C (32°F).
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