Page 7:2 Volvo Service

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Your Volvo underwent two quality inspections before being handed over to you. The first was done at the factory and the other, Predelivery Service, was carried out in accordance with Volvo standards by your dealer. Warranty service will be carried out between 1000 and 2000 km. It is preferable if you have thp carried out by the dealer who delivered your Volvo. A comprehensive check of your vehicle is undertaken during the warranty service and the engine, gearbox and rear axle oils are changed. The Volvo Service Programme In order to benefit continually from the level of safety and relia- bility that your Volvo can provide, you should follow the Volvo Service Programme provided in the service booklet. We strongly recommend that the work listed in these schedules should be entrusted to your Volvo dealer who has the expertise, technical information and equipment to ensure that the work is done to the high level of quality that you as a Volvo owner, will expect. You can also rest assured that your Volvo dealer will use only genuine Volvo replacement parts which are of the same high quality as the parts used during the original manufacuture of your Volvo. The Volvo Service Programme has been designed for Volvo cars being used under averige conditions. It consists of a minor service every six months, or at a maximum of 10000km with high mileage use, and a major service once a year, or at a maximum of 20000 km. If you feel that the uses to which you put your Volvo are not average, consult your Volvo dealer, he will be happy to advise you of any special maintenance that may be required.

IMPORTANT: If your warranty is to apply we insist on the following conditions: that the abovementioned warrenty inspection is carried out at approximately the correct mileage, that your car has been main- tained according to the instructions in this manual, that e.g., the prescribed oil changes and services inspections are carried out as specified and also that repairs and services are carried out by an authorized Volvo workshop. Remember... Regular service is necessary to keep your car in good running order. A neglected service can result in your car emitting exhaust gases with     an unacceeptably high level of gases harmful to the environment. Servicing is best done by a Volvo workshop, since it has trained per-     service literature. Your Service booklet should be stamped after each service. A "well-     stamed" Service booklet is an indication that the car has been well     maintained and will influence its market value. Read more about this     in your Service booklet.

Page 7:3 Precaution when carrying out repairs

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The following precautions must be observed when carrying out repairs to the vehicle

CAUTION! The ignition system operates at very high voltages. Special safety precautions must be followed to prevent injury. Do not touch spark plugs, HT leads or the ignition coil when the engine is running or the ignition is switched on. Always turn the ignition off when: Connecting engine test and diagnostic equipment to the vehicle    (timing light, tach-dwell tester, ignition oscilloscope etc). Replacing ignition components e.g. plugs, coil distributor,    HT leads etc. Alternator When working with the electrical system take note of the following otherwise expensive and time consuming repairs to the alternator may be necessary. Be sure that the battery cables are correctly connected and well    tightened. Never disconnect a battery when the engine is running (for example,    when replacing the battery). When connecting a boost charger the battery should be disconnected. To avoid damaging the radio, make sure it is turned off when dis-    connecting the battery. Jacking up the car When using the workshop jack the four jacking points (two on each side) should be used. These are specially strengthened for lifting. A workshop jack can also be used between the front wheels beneath the front axle member

Note:The workshop must be used beneath the final drive casing Make sure that the jack is securely positioned so that the car cannot slide off. Always use chocks or something similar. If a twin post hoist to raise the vehicle the front lifting arms should be positioned beneath the control arm strut brackets as il- lustrated, and not beneath the jacking points. If these instructions are not followed the vehicle may become nose-heavy to such an extent that the rear lifting arms may be unloaded when working on the rear axle or rear suspension. The rear lifting arms must be postioned be- neath the rear jacking points.

1   Expansion tank, coolant 2   Dipstick, engine 3   Oil filler cap, engine 4   Dipstick, automatic      transmission 5   Brake fluid reservoir

6   Date plate       7   Battery       8   Radiator       9   Air cleaner     10   Windscreen/headlamp             washer reservoir

Page 7:5 Power-assisted steering oil, brake fluid

Power-assisted steering oil When cold, the fluid must not be above the COLD mark and similarly, when it is hot it must not be above the HOT mark. Top up with ATF if the level drops to below ADD mark. Oil type: ATF Oil capacity: 0.8 litre Oil level check: at every service Oil change: unnecessary

Brake fluid The fluid should be between the MIN and MAX levels. Fluid type: Brake fluid DOT 4 (or SAEJ 1703) FLuid level check: when refuelling Fluid change: every second year Note: The fluid should be changed every year if the brakes are used frequently and severly. This is not included in a service but can be carried out at the same time as a service by your Volvo workshop.

Page 7:6 Automatic transmission oil

A     Cold transmission oil - oil temperature 40°C.         This is a normal temerature for the transmisssion         after idling for about 10 minutes. At oil tempe-         ratures below 40°C, the level may be below the         MIN mark. B     Warm transmission oil - oil temperature 90°C.         This temerature is obtained when driving for         about 30 minutes. At oil temperatures above         90°C, the level may be above the MAX mark. Note: The engine should be idling when checking the transmission oil level.

Dipstick handle is yellow

Automatic transmission oil Check the oil level as follows: Park the car on a level surface with the en- gine idling. Slowly move the selector level through all the gear positions and then to position P. Wait 2 minutes before checking the oil level. As the illustration above shows, the dipstick has a "cold" and a "warm" side. The oil level should be between the MIN and MAX marks Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth. Caution! The oil may be very hot!. The transission is topped up via the dipstick tube.

The space between the MIN and MAX marks on the dipstick corresponds to 0,5 litre. Do not fill the transmission with too much oil, since this can result in oil being ejected from the transmission. CAUTION! Do not spil oil on the exhaust pipe Fire risk

Too little oil, on the other hand, can nega- tively affect transmission operation, par- ticularly in very cold weather. Oil level check: every service or at least every 6 months Oil change: every 40 000 km Quality: ATF type Dextron IID

Page 7:7 Lubricating points, bodywork

                                 
3 Door stop (located at lower hinge)

Coolant mixture Do not top with water only. Use a mixture of 50% Volvo anti-freeze type C (bluegreen) and 50% water all year round. Note: The cilinder head is made of aluminium Alloy and it is therfore very important that an anti-freeze is used that provides special pro- tection against corrosion. Volvo anti-freeze fulfils this requirement. Do not mix different types of anti-freeze. The car is delivered from the factory filled with a coolant that provides protection against freezing down -35°C. Cooling system capacity:approx. 10 litres Checking the coolant level when refuelling The level should be between the MAX and MIN marks on the expansion tank. The cooling system is under pressure when hot. If it is necessary to add coolant unscrew the cap slowly to release the pressure.

Change the coolant every second year
To drain 1 Remove the expansion tank cap (slowly if    engine is hot) 2 Move the temperature adjustment knob to    MAX heat 3 Open the drain taps on the sides of the en-    gine block 4 Disconnect the lower radiator hose from    the radiator	To fill 5 Close the drain taps and reconnect the    radiator hose. See No. 3 and 4 6 Fill the expamsion tank to MAX or slightly    above 7 Run the engine until warm and make certain    that there are no leaks. Switch off the en-    gine and top up with coolant.

Page 7:9 Fan belts and drive belts for air conditioning and power-assisted steering

Replacing drive belts If you have replaced a drive belt it should be possible to depress the belt 1-3 mm. The belt should be checked and readjusted, if necessary by your Volvo workshop

Checking the condition of the belts Check the belts regularly to make sure they are clean and in good condition. Worn or dirty belts can lead to poor cooling and alternator output as well as impair the operation of the power-assisted steering.

Let your Volvo workshop adjust and replace drive belts Since the belts are difficult to reach it is advis- able to let your Volvo workshop adjust and tension of the belts or replace them if necessary.

Page 7:10 Windscreen washers

  

Adjusting the washer nozzles The washer spray should strike the windscreen as shown above. Use a small screwdriver to adjust the nozzles.

Washer reservoir The windscreen, headlamp and tailgate washers have a common fluid reservoir, located in the engine compartment. It holds approx. 4 litres. The reservoir should be filled with a washer solvent containing de-icer in cold weather.

Page 7:11 Engine oil

Checking the oil level Check the oil level when refuelling. Ensure that the vehicle is standing on a surface and wait one minute before checking the level with the dipstick (wipe before checking). The oil level should be between the MAX and MIN marks on the dipstick. The difference represents approximately 1 litre.

Topping up Top up the same grade of oil as is in the engine. After an oil change, the oil level will be between the two marks on the dipstick, i.e. between MAX and MIN. This is quite normal. Do not add too much oil as this will lead to excessive oil consumption.

Oil quality According to API; SG alt. SF alt. CCMC class G2/G3. Oils with designation SG/CD, SF/CC and SF/CD meet this requirement. Synthetic or semisynthetic oils may be used if their specifications comply with above. Volvo do not recommend the use of supplementary additives because of the potential damage to the engine. Viscosity: Temperature gauge (stable ambient temperatures)

Capacity: 6.0 litres Oil level check:When refuelling Oil and filter change The oil and filter are changed for the first time at the Warranty service after 1000-2000 km and thereafter according to the table below:

Driving conditions		Change interval oil + filter
Unfavourable		Every 5000 km    or 3 months,    whichever occurs first
Average		Every 10,000 km    or 6 months,    whichever occurs first

SAE 15/W/40 oils are recommended for use in extreme driving condi- tions that involve excessive oil consumption and high oil temperatures e.g. moutain driving with frequent decelerations or fast motorway driving. (Note, however, the lower temperature limits.)

Unfavourable conditions long distance driving in dusty/sandy areas long distance towing long distance driving in hilly terrain stop - start driving low temperatures (below 0°C) driving short distances    (less than 10 km) extended periods of high speed driving

text en picture's from Owners manual Model year 1990

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