1977 Volvo 262 264 265
Fuel RON 91
Octane rating 91
For vehicles with catalytic converters unleaded fuel must be used.
Vehicles not equipped with catalytic converter can use leaded or unleaded fuel (see
page 26
).
Engine oil
Maintain oil level between the dipstick marks; the distance between the marks represents 2 quarts (2
liters). Engine oil "For API service SE" SAE 10 W-40.
(See also
page 48
)
Coolant
Maintain fluid level between MAX and MIN marks on expansion tank.
Mixture of 50 percent anti-freeze and 50 percent water.
Washer fluid
Washer fluid reservoir.
Water and solvent (wintertime use windshield washer anti-freeze).
Brake fluid
Hydraulic clutch
Clutch fluid (only cars with manual transmission).
Check, without removing the cap, that the level is above the MIN mark.
Brake fluid DOT 3 or DOT 4(SAE J 1703).
Battery
Electrolyte level 1/4" - 3/8" above plates.
Use distilled water only. Never add acid.
WARNING!
battery gases are
explosives.
pg. 43 Engine B27F
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