automatic transmission VOLVO 850 1996 Owner's Manual

1996 Volvo 850
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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1996 Volvo 850

Engine oil Quality: Meeting API specification SG
or SH Capacity (incl. filter): 850 (5-
cyl. engine) 5.6 US qts./5.3
liters (certain models: 6.1 US
qts./5.8 liters)
850 Turbo - 5.6 US qts. (5.3
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)

All specifications are subject to change without notice.

* Add 0.95 qts. (0.9 liters) if the oil cooler has been drained Capaci\
ty: 8 US qts (7.6 liters)
pg. 9:3 Specifications
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1996 Volvo 850
Engine

Liquid-cooled gasoline, 5-cylinder, in-line engine. Aluminum alloy cylin\
der block with cast-iron
cylinder liners cast directly into block. Aluminum alloy cylinder head w\
ith double overhead camshafts
and separate intake and outlet channels.
Engine lubrication is provided by an eccentric pump driven from the cran\
kshaft. Full-flow type oil filter.
Exhaust emission control accomplished by fuel injection, heated oxygen s\
ensor(s) and three-way
catalytic converter
Designation Volvo B 5252 S Volvo B 5234
850 R Turbo Volvo B 5254 S Volvo B 5234 T
Turbo
Output 142 hp at 5400
rpm (106 kw/90
rps) 222 hp at 5280
rpm* (166 km/88
rps)* 168 hp at 6200
rpm (125 kw 103
rps) 222 hp at 5280
rpm (166 km/88
rps)
Max torque 152 lbs. at 3600
rpm (206 Nm/60
rps) 221 ft. lbs. at 2000-
5280 rpm (300
Nm/33-88 rps)* 162.3 ft. lbs. at
4700 rpm (220
Nm/55 rps) 221 ft. lbs. at 2000-
5280 rpm (300
Nm/33-88 rps)
Number of
cylinders 5
5 5 5
Bore 3.27" (83 mm) 3.19" (81 mm) 3.27" (83 mm) 3.19" (81 mm)
Stroke 3.54" (90 mm) 3.54" (90 mm) 3.54" (90 mm) 3.54" (90 mm)
Displacement 2.4 liters 2.3 liters 2.4 liters 2.3 liters
Compression ratio 10.0:1 8.5:1 10.5:1 8.5:1
Number of valves 10 20 20 20
Valve clearance Self-adjusting Self-adjusting Self-adjusting Self-adjusting

* The 850 R turbo engine generates increased power on cars equipped with\
an automatic transmission
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1996 Volvo 850
1st gear 3.07:1
2nd gear 1.77:1
3rd gear 1.19:1
4th gear 0.87:1
5th gear 0.70:1
Reverse 2.99:1

Automatic transmission: AW 50-42 LE
4-speed automatic electronically controlled gearbox comprising a hydraul\
ic torque converter with a lock-
up function; planetary gear, integrated final drive.
Operation via a floor mounted gear selector lever. Drive shafts with sym\
metrical joint location.

Final drive ratio 2.74:1 (Turbo: 2.54:1)
Reduction ratios
1st gear 3.61:1
2nd gear 2.06:1
3rd gear 1.37:1
4th gear 0.98:1
Reverse 3.95:1

Capacities

Fuel tank 19.3 US gals (73 liters)
Cooling System 7.4 US qts. (7.0 liters)
Engine oil (incl. filter) 5.6 US qts. (5.3 liters)*
Automatic transmission 2 US gals (7.6 liters)
Manual transmission 2.2 US qts. (2.1 liters)
Power steering fluid 0.8 US qts. (0.8 liter)
Washer fluid reservoir 3.2 US qts. (3.0 liters)
Brake/clutch system 0.6 US qts (0.6 liters)

* Certain models: 6.1 US qts. (5.8 liters)
Turbo: Add 0.95 US qt. (0.9 liters) if the oil cooler has been drained\
.

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