Owners Maintenance

1996 Volvo 850
Do not use oils with other viscosity ratings. The use of incorrect viscosity oil can shorten engine life.
Volvo recommends the use of energy-conserving oils. Look for the API label. Synthetic oils complying
with oil quality requirements are recommended for: Driving in areas of sustained temperature extremes
(hot or cold), when towing a trailer over long distances or for a prolonged driving in mountainous areas.
Extra oil additives must not be used unless advised by an authorized Volvo retailer.
SAE 15W/40 is recommended for use in driving conditions that raise oil temperature and increase oil
consumption (i.e., mountain driving, trailer towing).
NOTE: SAE 15W-40 must not be used at low ambient temperatures; see viscosity chart.
Changing oil and oil filter
Oil and oil filter changes should be made as specified in the following table:
If driving conditions include:
Then the correct oil/oil filter change interval
is:
● Extended periods of idling and/or low-speed
operation
● Frequent short trips less than 7 miles 11 km
● Extended periods of driving in dusty and/or sandy
areas
● Trailer towing
● Driving in mountainous areas
EVERY
5,000 miles= 8,000 km
OR EVERY 6 MONTHS,
WHICHEVER COMES FIRST
● Primarily highway driving
● Frequent trips of longer than 7 miles = 11 km
EVERY
10,000 miles = 16,000 km
5,000 miles= 8,000 km *
OR EVERY 12 MONTHS,
WHICH EVER COMES FIRST
* Turbo models
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