Volvo 2006 XC70, Owner'S Manual

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Engine oil
Changing engine oil and oil
filter
See the previous page for oil specifications
and page 170 for oil volumes. Refer to the
Warranty and Service Records Information
booklet for information on the oil change
intervals.
NOTE:
•
Volvo does not recommend the use of oil
additives.
•
Synthetic oil is not used when the oil is
changed at the normal maintenance intervals
except at owner request and at additional
charge. Please consult your Volvo retailer.
Checking and adding oil
The oil level should be checked every time the
vehicle is refueled. This is especially important
during the period up to the first scheduled
maintenance service.
•
The car should be parked on a level surface
when the oil is checked.
•
If the engine is warm, wait for at least 10-15
minutes after the engine has been switched
off before checking the oil.
Checking the oil
1. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a lint-
free rag.
2. Reinsert the dipstick, pull it out, and check
the oil level.
3. Add oil if necessary. If the level is close to
Oil level should be between the MIN and MAX
marks on the dipstick
MIN MAX
the MIN mark, add approximately 1 US
quart (1 liter) of oil.
4. Run the engine until it reaches normal
operating temperature.
5. Switch off the engine and wait for at least
10-15 minutes and recheck the oil level. If
necessary, add oil until the level is near the
MAX mark.
CAUTION!
•
Not checking the oil level regularly can
result in serious engine damage if the oil
level becomes too low.
•
Oil that is lower than the specified quality
can damage the engine.
•
Always add oil of the same type and
viscosity as already used.
•
Never fill oil above the MAX mark. This
could cause an increase in oil consump-
tion.
R-models
R-models are equipped with an oil level
warning system. If the engine oil level
becomes too low, the warning light in the
instrument panel will come on and a warning
will be displayed in the text window.
If the yellow warning light in the instrument
panel comes on and the text OIL LEVEL
LOW/FILL OIL is displayed, stop safely as
soon as possible and add 1 qt (1 liter) of oil.
Check the oil level with the dipstick before
restarting the engine.
If the red warning light in the instrument panel
comes on and the text OIL LEVEL LOW/
STOP SAFELY-->STOP ENGINE-->SEE
MANUAL is displayed, stop safely as soon as
possible and add oil (not more than 1.6 qts
(1.5 liters). Check the oil level with the
dipstick before restarting the engine. If no oil
level is visible on the dipstick, do not start the
engine. Have the car towed to an authorized
Volvo workshop.
WARNING!
Do not allow oil to spill onto or come into
contact with hot exhaust pipe surfaces.