VOLVO 850 1996 Owners Manual

1996 Volvo 850



American Petroleum Institute (API) labels. These labels certify the oi\
l conforms to the
applicable standards and specifications of the API.
pg. 8:12 Power steering fluid, Brake/clutch fluid reservoir

Power steering fluid

The dipstick has marks for checking hot and cold oil. The oil level when\
the engine is cold must never
be higher than the COLD mark. After the engine has reached normal operat\
ing temperature, the level
may not be higher than the HOT mark. Top up when the level is at the ADD\
mark.
Check the level at every service.

Fluid type: ATF
Replace: no fluid change required.

Brake and clutch systems

The brake and clutch systems share the same fluid reservoir. The fluid l\
evel should be between the MIN
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and MAX marks.

Fluid type: DOT 4+
Replace: Every second year or 30,000 miles (48,000 km). The fluid shou\
ld be replaced once a year or
every 15,000 miles (25,000 km) when driving under extremely hard condi\
tions (mountain driving, etc.)

Check, without removing the cap, that the level is above the " MIN " mar\
k of the fluid reservoir.
Always entrust brake/clutch fluid changing to an authorized Volvo retail\
er.

*At owner request




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pg. 8:13 Automatic transmission fluid

Check the oil level as follows:

Park the car on a level surface with the engine idling . Slowly move the\
gear selector lever through all
the shift positions and then to position P. Wait 3 minutes before checki\
ng the oil level.
As the illustration shows, the dipstick has a COLD and a HOT side. The o\
il level should between the
MIN and MAX marks. Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth.
WARNING! The oil may be very
hot.

Do not use rags that could leave lint on the dipstick. The transmission \
is topped up via the dipstick tube.
The space between the MIN and MAX marks on the dipstick corresponds to 0\
.5 US qt. (0.5 liter). Do
not fill the transmission with too much oil, since this can result in oi\
l being ejected from the
transmission. Too little oil, on the other hand, can negatively affect t\
ransmission operation, particularly
in very cold weather.

A Cold transmission: oil temperature 105° F (40° C). This is a n\
ormal temperature for the transmission
after idling for about 10 minutes. At oil temperatures below 105° F (\
40° C), the level may be below the
MIN mark.
B Warm transmission: oil temperature 169° F (80° C). This temper\
ature after driving for about 30
minutes. At oil temperatures above 190° F (90° C), the level may\
be above the MAX mark.

Fluid type: ATF Dexron IIE/III and Mercon.
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WARNING! Oil spilled on a hot exhaust pipe constitutes a fire
risk.
pg. 8:14 Drive belt, Air pump system

A - crankshaft, B - A/C compressor,
C - generator, D - power steering pump

Belt check

Check the belt regularly to make sure it is in good condition and is cle\
an. A worn or dirty belt can cause
poor cooling and low generator output as well as impair the operation of\
the power steering and the air
conditioning unit.

NOTE : The belt on the 850 is equipped with a self-tensioning mechanism \
and requires no adjustment
between changes.
WARNING! The engine must not be running when this check is
performed.

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Air pump system (B5254S)

When the engine is being started from cold, an electrical air pump which\
draws air to the exhaust system
is activated. This starts an afterburning process which leads to reduced\
hydrocarbon and carbon
monoxide (HC and CO) emissions and reduces the warm-up period for the \
catalytic converter.
The pump starts when the car has been started and is moving. It continue\
s to work until the catalytic
converter has reached normal working temperature, although it can also s\
tart when the engine is idling.
If the air pump is running and the engine is switched off, the pump cont\
inues working in order to protect
the pump motor.
Note! A soft whining noise can be heard from the pump, and when it perfo\
rms a self-diagnosis, the high/
low beam and the instrument lighting will flash briefly. This is complet\
ely normal. pg. 8:15 Windshield washer nozzles, Washer fluid reservoir

Adjusting washer nozzles

The washer jets should spray the windshield as shown above. Use the edge\
of a small screwdriver to
adjust the nozzles if necessary.
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Washer fluid reservoir

The washer fluid reservoir is located in the engine compartment and hold\
s approx. 3.2 US qts. (3.0
liters).
During cold weather, the reservoir should be filled with windshield wash\
er solvent containing anti-
freeze. pg. 8:16 Coolant
Check coolant level

The cooling system must be filled with coolant and not leak to operate a\
t maximum efficiency. Check
the coolant level regularly. The level should be between the "MAX" and "\
MIN" marks on the expansion
tank. The check should be made with particular thoroughness when the eng\
ine is new or when the
cooling system has been drained.
Do not remove the filler cap other than for topping up with coolant. Fre\
quent removal may prevent
coolant circulation between the engine and the expansion tank during eng\
ine warm up and cooling.

Changing coolant

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Normally, the coolant does not need to be changed. If the system must be\
drained, use the following
procedure:
1 Remove the expansion tank cap.
2 Move the temperature adjustment control to max. heat. Open the drain c\
ocks at the rear left of the
engine block and at the bottom right corner of the radiator.
3 Disconnect the lower right radiator hose.
Filling:
4 Close the drain cocks and reconnect the hose.
5 Fill the expansion tank to the MAX mark or slightly above.
6 Run the engine until hot. Check the cooling system connections for tig\
htness. Recheck the coolant
level.

Capacity: Approx. 7.6 US qts. (7.2 liters)
Turbo - 7.4 US qts. (7.0 liters)

Coolant: Volvo Genuine Coolant/Antifreeze only

NOTE: Do not top up with water only. Water by itself reduces the rust-pr\
otective and anti-freeze
qualities of the coolant and has a lower boiling point. It can also caus\
e damage to the cooling system if it
should freeze.
WARNING: If the engine is warm and you are going to top up coolant, unsc\
rew the cap slowly in
order to allow any excess pressure to escape.
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CAUTION: The cooling system must always be kept filled to correct level.\
If it is not kept filled, there
can be high local temperatures in the engine which could result in damag\
e. Different types of anti-
freeze/coolant may not be mixed.
pg. 8:17 Engine compartment
Engine compartment 850
(engine B 5254 S / B 5252 S)


1 Expansion tank, coolant
2 Engine designation plate
3 Oil filler cap, engine
4 Clutch/brake system fluid reservoir
5 Fuse box
6 Washer fluid reservoir
7 Power steering fluid reservoir
8 Dipstick - engine oil
9 Dipstick - automatic transmission
10 Air cleaner
11 Battery
12 Data plate
WARNING! The cooling fan may start or continue to operate (for up to 6 \
minutes) after the engine has
been switched off.
pg. 8:18 Engine compartment (cont.)
Engine compartment 850 Turbo
(engine B 5234 T)
1 Expansion tank, coolant
2 Engine designation plate
3 Oil filler cap, engine
4 Clutch/brake system fluid reservoir
5 Fuse box
6 Washer fluid reservoir
7 Power steering fluid reservoir
8 Dipstick - engine oil
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9 Dipstick - automatic transmission
10 Air cleaner
11 Battery
12 Data plate
WARNING! The cooling fan may start or continue to operate (for up to 6 \
minutes) after the engine has
been switched off.




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Specifications
pg. 9:1 Specifications
Specifications

This chapter contains facts and figures pertaining to the technical spec\
ifications of your car.

9:2 Oil/Fluids specifications
9:3Engine specifications
9:4Cooling/fuel distributor ignition systems
9:4Front/rear suspensions
9:5Transmission, Capacities, Vehicle
loading
9:6
Electrical system/bulbs
9:7Dimensions and weights
9:8Service manuals, Road assistance
pg. 9:2 Oil/Fluids Specifications
Oil quality

Meeting API specification SG, SG/CD, SH or Energy Conserving (EC) II \
For best fuel economy and engine protection, consult with your authorize\
d Volvo retailer for
recommended oils. Oil with a different quality rating may not provide ad\
equate engine protection.
Synthetic oils complying with oil quality requirements are recommended. \
Volvo recommends the use of
fuel economy improving oils. Look for the API label.
Synthetic oils complying with oil quality requirements are recommended f\
or: Driving in areas of
sustained temperature extremes (hot or cold), when towing a trailer ov\
er long distances or for prolonged
driving in mountainous areas.
Extra oil additives must not be used unless advised by an authorized Vol\
vo retailer.

Viscosity (stable ambient temperatures):
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