Volvo KAD44P, Instruction Book

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Lubrication system
IMPORTANT! With a new or reconditioned engine, the oil and oil filters must be changed after 20–50 hours
of operation. After that they should be changed every 100 operating hours or at least once a year. Use only
the recommended grades of oil: See the chapter “Technical Data”.
Oil level. Checking and topping up
The oil level should be within the marked area on the
dipstick (1) and should be checked every day the first
time the engine is started. Topping up is done
through the valve cover (2). Top up oil slowly. Wait a
few minutes before checking the oil level again to
give the oil time to run down to the oil pan. Then
check the level again. Use only the recommended
grades of oil: See the chapter “Technical Data”.
IMPORTANT! Do not fill the oil above the MAX
level.
Oil and oil filters. Changing
Run the engine to operating temperature so that the
oil is easier to suck out. Stop the engine. Suck up oil
using an oil scavenging pump through the hole for the
dipstick.
WARNING! Hot oil and hot surfaces can cause
burns.
Unscrew the old filter. (To avoid oil spills put a plastic
bag over the filter before it is unscrewed). Check that
the mating surface on the engine is clean and that the
old rubber gasket is removed.
Moisten the filter rubber gasket with a little oil. Screw
on the new filter by hand until it is in contact with the
mating surface. And then a further half turn but no
more!
Top up oil to correct level. Start the engine and let it
idle. Check that the warning lamp for low oil pressure
goes out. Stop the engine. Check the oil level and top
up if necessary. Check that there are no leaks round
the oil filter.
Collect up the old oil and filter for deposit at a
proper disposal site.