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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
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Related information
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Maintenance – opening/closing hood
(p. 337)
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Maintenance – owner maintenance (p. 333)
Engine compartment – engine oil
The correct oil must be used for the stated oil
change (service) intervals to apply.
The oil level on 4-cylinder engines is checked
electronically and is checked using a dipstick on
5- and 6-cylinder engines.
Checking the engine oil (5- and 6-
cylinder engines)
The oil level should be checked at regular inter-
vals, particularly during the period up to the first
scheduled maintenance service.
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See Oil specifications (p. 384) for oil specifi-
cations.
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Also, refer to the Warranty and Service
Records information booklet for information
on oil change intervals and oil specifications.
CAUTION
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Not checking the oil level regularly can
result in serious engine damage if the oil
level becomes too low.
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Oil that is lower than the specified quality
can damage the engine.
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Volvo does not recommend the use of oil
additives.
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Always add oil of the same type and vis-
cosity as already used.
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Never fill oil above the MAX mark. This
could cause an increase in oil consump-
tion.
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Oil changes should be carried out by a
trained and qualified Volvo service techni-
cian.
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