compression ratio VOLVO S70 1998 Owners Manual
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Engine oilQuality: Meeting API
specification SG or SH Capacity (incl. filter) : 6.1 US qts. (5.8 liters)*
Automatic
transmission fluid Quality: ATF Dexron IIE/ III and
Mercon
Capacity: 8 US qts. (7.6 liters)
Manual transmission
fluid Quality: Volvo synthetic gearbox
oil 1161423
Capacity: 2.2 US qts (2.1 liters)
Power steering fluid Quality: ATF Capacity: 0.85 US qts. (0.8 liters)
Brake fluid Quality: DOT 4+ Capacity: 0.64 US qts. (0.6 liters)
* Turbo -charged models: Add 0.95 qts. (0.9 liters) if the oil
cooler has been drained
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
pg. 135 Engine
Engine
Liquid-cooled gasoline, 5-cylinder, in-line engine. Aluminum alloy cylinder block with cast-iron cylinder liners cast
directly into block. Aluminum alloy cylinder head with double overhead camshafts and  separate intake  and  outlet
channels. 
Engine lubrication is provided by an  eccentric pump driven from  the crankshaft. Full-flow type oil filter.  Exhaust
emission control accomplished by multiport fuel injection, heated oxygen  sensor(s) and  three-way catalytic converter
Designation: Volvo B 5254 S
Output 168 hp at 6200 rpm (125 kw 103 rps) 
Max torque 162.3 ft. lbs. at 4700 rpm (220 Nm/55 rps) 
Number of cylinders 5 
Bore  3.27" (83 mm) 
Stroke 3.54" (90 mm) 
Displacement 2.4 liters 
Compression ratio 10.5:1 
Number of valves 20 
Valve clearance Self-adjusting
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Designation: Volvo B 5254 T
Output 190 hp at 5100 rpm (142 kw/85 rps) 
Max torque 199 ft. lbs. at 1800-4998 rpm (270 Nm/30-83.3 rps) 
Number of cylinders 5 
Bore  3.27" (83 mm) 
Stroke 3.54" (90 mm) 
Displacement 2.4 liters 
Compression ratio 9.0:1 
Number of valves 20 
Valve clearance Self-adjusting
Designation: Volvo B 5234 T3
Output 236 hp at 5100 rpm (176 kw/85 rps) 
Max torque 243 ft. lbs. at 2700-5100 rpm (330 Nm/45-85 rps) 
Number of cylinders 5 
Bore  3.19" (81 mm) 
Stroke 3.54" (90 mm) 
Displacement 2.3 liters 
Compression ratio 8.5:1 
Number of valves 20 
Valve clearance Self-adjusting
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Cooling system
Type: Positive pressure, closed system 
Thermostat begins to open  at 186°F (90°C) 
Turbo -charged models 180° F (87° C) 
Coolant:  Volvo original coolant/anti-freeze  
Capacity: 7.6 US qts. (7.2 liters) 
Turbo -charged models - 7.4 US qts. (7.0 liters)
Fuel system
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