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1996 Volvo 850
Maintenance Operation thousand miles
(thousand km) 10
(16) 20
(32) 30
(48) 40
(64) 50
(80) 60
(96)
ENGINE SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
ENGINE
Fuel (Line) Filter¹
PCV Nipple (orifice)/hoses,clean I
Battery I I I I I I
BRAKES
Inspect brakes, replace components as necessary I I I I I I
Brake Fluid²
STEERING/SUSPENSION
Rotate tires/check wear (align front end if
needed.) I
I I I I I
Check power steering fluid level. I I I I I I
Grease front link arm stops L L L L L L
BODY
Power antenna (clean) I I I I I I
Trunk/hood, hinges and latches L L L L L L
1) Replace at 100,000 miles (160,000 km)
2) Brake fluid should be changed at owner request every second year (o\
nce a year if the car is driven in
mountainous areas or in areas with high humidity).

The following items should be checked weekly by the driver (it takes on\
ly a few minutes).
Engine oil level Horns
Brake fluid level Windshield wipers
Radiator coolant level Tire pressure (all five tires)
Operation of all lights Level of windshield washer fluid

The following should also be carried out at regular intervals:
Washing
Polishing
Cleaning
Rust protection
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1996 Volvo 850
No. Lubrication point lubricant No. Lubrication point lubricant
1 Hood lock and latch Oil 6 Window winder (on
inside of door) Oil, grease, low
temperature grease
2 Door stop and hinges Oil 7 Front seat slide rail
and latch Oil
3 Sun roof wind
deflector Oil
Low temperature
grease
8
Door locks Volvo teflon lock
spray
4 Door lock catch plate Oil
5 Trunk/tailgate lid lock Low temperature
grease
To avoid rattles and unnecessary wear, the body should be lubricated at \
regular service intervals. This
should be done by an authorized Volvo retailer.
pg. 8:10 Engine oil
Checking the oil level

The oil level should be checked every time the car is refuelled. This is\
especially important during the
engine break-in period (up to the first service).
CAUTION : Not checking the oil level regularly can result in serious eng\
ine damage if the oil
becomes too low.
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1996 Volvo 850
High-mounted brake lights 1156 21W/32cp BA 15 s 1
Brake lights in spoiler – 5W W
2.1x9.5d 6
Bulb US No. Power Socket No/
bulbs
Back-up lights 1156 21W/32cp BA 15 s 2
Rear fog light (sedan) 1156 21W/32cp BA 15 s 1
Rear fog light (wagon) – 21/4W BAZ 15 d 1
Front fog lights H3 55 W PK 22 s 2
License plate light – 5 W W
2.1x9.5d 2
Door open warning light – 3 W W
2.1x9.5d 4
Door step courtesy light – 5W W
2.1x9.5d 2
Trunk light – 10 W SV 8.5 1
Glove compartment light – 2 W BA 9s 1
Vanity mirror lights – 1.2 W – 2
Instrument lighting – 3 W W
2.1x9.5d 3
Illumination, control panel
gear selector (automatic trans.)
rear ashtray –
–
– 1.2 W
1.2 W
1.2 W W 2x4.6 d
W 2x4.6 d
W 2x4.6 d –
1
1
Instrument warning/indicator
lights –
1.2 W W 2x4.6 d –
Front courtesy lights – 5 W BA 9s 2
Rear reading lights – 5 W BA 9s 2
All specifications are subject to change without notice pg. 9:7 Specifications (cont.)
Dimensions and weights
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