engine oil VOLVO 850 1996 Owner's Guide

1996 Volvo 850

The following should be checked regularly:*

1 Washer fluid reservoir should be filled with water and solvent (winte\
rtime: windshield washer anti-
freeze).
See page 8:15.

2 Coolant level should be between the expansion tank marks. Mixture 50% \
anti-freeze and 50% water.
See page 8:16.

3 Power steering - When cold, the level must not be above the COLD mark \
and when hot is must not be
above the HOT mark. Top up if the level drops to the ADD mark with ATF f\
luid.
See page 8:12.

4 Engine oil level should be between the dipstick marks. The distance be\
tween the marks represents
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1996 Volvo 850
approx. 1 US qt. (1 liter) or on certain models 1.6 US qts (1.5 liter\
s). See page 8:10.

5 Brake fluid - check, without removing the cap, that the level is above\
the MIN mark. Use brake fluid
DOT 4+.
See page 8:12.

* Engine oil should be checked each time the car is refuelled.

UNLEADED FUEL ONLY

VOLVO
Octane rating, see p. 4:3.

Tire pressure, see label located on rear edge of right front door.

Bulbs Power Socket US Bulb
No.
1 70 W P 20d HB3/9005
2 60 W P 22d HB4/90006
3 24/5
W BAY 15
d
1157NA
4 21 W BA 15 s 1156
5 21/4
W BAZ 15 d
-
6 5 W BA 15 s 67
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