Operating instructions

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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 prop-
erly, 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 5 000 km
(3 000 miles) in accordance with the lubricating chart at the end of
the book. After every 10 000 km (6000 miles) the vehicle should
undergo the 10 000 km (6000 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 lubricant in the right quantity at the
right time will increase both the lifetime and reliability of your car.
I 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.
No. Lubricating point

Lubricant
1 Bonnet catch

Paraffin wax
2 Bonnet hinges

oil
3 Ventilator window
catches and hinges

Oil
4 Catches

Paraffin wax
5 Door handle lock
buttons

Paraffin wax
Keyholes
Silicon oil
6 Door locks Silicon oil
7 Luggage compartment
hinges

Oil
8 Luggage compartment
locks

Oil
9 Door stops

Paraffin wax
10 Door hinges

Oil
11 Driving seat rails
and catches

Paraffin wax and oil
12
Window lifts

Oil and grease
Locks

Silicon grease
(Accessible after
removal of door
panels)
2 Check the oil level in the engine
The oil level in the engine should be
checked each time the fuel tank is filled.
Carry out the check with the engine
s witched off but still warm and after
about 1 minute. Before checking wipe
the dipstick to avoid faulty reading.
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 ab-
normally high. If necessary top up with
oil of the same type already in the
engine.
3 Changing the engine oil
For lubrication of the engine, oil "For Service MS" should be used.
The viscosity should be selected according to the table below. Multigrade
oil SAE 10 W-30, which covers the entire temperature range, is recom-
mended.
At very low temperatures (below -20
°
C = -4
°
F) when
difficulties with cold starting can be expected, 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).
The intervals between oil changes depend to a great extent on the driving
conditions to which the engine is subjected, as can be seen from the
table below.
Light driving conditions concern long-distance driving on motorways
with the engine thoroughly warm and with infrequent stopping and
starting.
Normal driving conditions concern relatively short distances (not inter-
rupted by frequent stopping and starting), when the engine is able to
become warm but cools down between individual journeys.
Unfavourable driving conditions concern continuous driving in congested
traffic with much stopping and starting and long periods with the
engine idling.
Oil change intervals,
km (miles) *)
according to the intervals given above, or at least every six months .
Oil grade
SERVICING
Oil capacity
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