Owners Maintenance

1996 Volvo 850
American Petroleum Institute (API) labels. These labels certify the oil conforms to the
applicable standards and specifications of the API.
pg. 8:12 Power steering fluid, Brake/clutch fluid reservoir
Power steering fluid
The dipstick has marks for checking hot and cold oil. The oil level when the engine is cold must never
be higher than the COLD mark. After the engine has reached normal operating temperature, the level
may not be higher than the HOT mark. Top up when the level is at the ADD mark.
Check the level at every service.
Fluid type: ATF
Replace: no fluid change required.
Brake and clutch systems
The brake and clutch systems share the same fluid reservoir. The fluid level should be between the MIN
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