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VOLVO S60
184 09 Maintenance and servicing
Volvo service 186
Maintaining your vehicle187
Emission inspection readiness188
Working on your vehicle189
Hood and engine compartment191
Engine oil1

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VOLVO S60 2008 User Guide "Warranty and Service Records Information booklet," are not covered by the warranty. You will be required to pay for
labor and material used.
Maintenance services
Your Volvo passed several major i

"Warranty and Service Records Information booklet," are not covered by the warranty. You will be required to pay for
labor and material used.
Maintenance services
Your Volvo passed several major inspections before it was delivered to you, in accordance with Volvo specifications. The
maintenance services outlined in the Warranty and Service Records Information booklet, many of which will positively
affect your vehicle's emissions, should be performed as indicated. It is recommended that receipts for vehicle emission
services be retained in case questions arise concerning maintenance.
Inspection and service should also be performed anytime a malfunction is observed or suspected.
Vehicle Event Data (Black Box)
Your vehicle's driving and safety systems employ computers that monitor, and share with each other, information about
your vehicle's operation. One or more of these computers may store what they monitor, either during normal vehicle
operation or in a crash or near-crash event. Stored information may be read and used by:
Volvo Car Corporation
service and repair facilities
law enforcement or government agencies
others who may assert a legal right to know, or who obtain your consent to know such information.
Applicable warranties
In accordance with applicable U.S. and Canadian regulations, the following list of warranties is provided.
New Car Limited Warranty
Parts and Accessories Limited Warranty
Corrosion Protection Limited Warranty
Seat Belt and Supplemental Restraint Systems Limited Warranty
Emission Design and Defect Warranty
Emission Performance Warranty
These are the Federal warranties; other warranties are provided as required by state/provincial law. Refer to your separate
Warranty and Service Records Information booklet for detailed information concerning each of the warranties.
187 09 Maintenance and servicing
Maintaining your vehicle
Owner maintenance
Periodic maintenance requirements and intervals are described in your vehicle's Warranty and Service Records
Information booklet.
The following points can be carried out between the normally scheduled maintenance services.
Each time the vehicle is refueled:
Check the engine oil level
Clean the windshield, windshield wipers, headlights, and tail lights
Monthly:
Check cold tire pressure in all tires. Inspect the tires for wear.
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VOLVO S60 2008 User Guide Working on your vehicle
Note the following before you begin working on your vehicle
Battery
Ensure that the battery cables are correctly connected and tightened.
Never disconnect the battery when

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VOLVO S60 2008 User Guide The drive belt 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.
Check coolant level

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VOLVO S60 2008 User Guide Opening the hood
1. Pull the lever located under the left side of the dash to release the hood lock.
2. Lift the hood slightly.
3. Press up the release control located under the front edge of the hoo

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VOLVO S60 2008 User Guide The upper section describes the oils performance level.
The center identifies the oils viscosity.
The lower section indicates whether the oil has demonstrated energy-conserving properties in a

The upper section describes the oil's performance level.
The center identifies the oil's viscosity.
The lower section indicates whether the oil has demonstrated energy-conserving properties in a standard test in
comparison to a reference oil.
NOTE
Volvo uses different systems to indicate a low oil level or pressure. Some models have an oil pressure sensor, in which
case a warning symbol (see page 50
) is used to indicate low oil pressure. Other models have an oil level sensor, in
which case the driver is alerted by the warning symbol in the center of the instrument panel and a text in the information
display. Some models use both systems. Contact a trained and qualified Volvo service technician for more information.
Changing engine oil and oil filter
See the previous page for oil specifications and page 246
for oil volumes. Refer to the Warranty and Service Records
Information booklet for information on the oil change intervals.
NOTE
Volvo does not recommend the use of oil additives.
Synthetic oil is not used when the oil is changed at the normal maintenance intervals except at owner request and at
additional charge. Please consult a trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
Checking and adding oil
The oil level should be checked every time the vehicle is refueled. This is especially important during the period up to the
first scheduled maintenance service.
The vehicle should be parked on a level surface when the oil is checked.
If the engine is warm , wait for at least 10- 15 minutes after the engine has been switched off before checking the oil.
Checking the oil
1. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a lint-free rag.
2. Reinsert the dipstick, pull it out, and check the oil level.
3. Add oil if necessary. If the level is close to the MIN mark, add approximately 1 US quart (1 liter) of oil.
4. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature.
5. Switch off the engine and wait for at least 10-15 minutes and recheck the oil level. If necessary, add oil until the level
is near the mark.
194 09 Maintenance and servicing
Engine oil
CAUTION
Not checking the oil level regularly can result in serious engine damage if the oil level becomes too low.
Never fill oil above the MAX mark. This could cause an increase in oil consumption.
Not checking the oil level regularly can result in serious engine damage if the oil level becomes too low.
Always add oil of the same type and viscosity as already used.
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VOLVO S60 2008 User Guide Normally, the coolant does not need to be changed. If the system must be drained, consult a trained and qualified Volvo
service technician.
NOTE
Do not top off with water only. This reduces th

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VOLVO S60 2008 User Guide The clutch and brake fluid should always be above the MIN mark on the side of the reservoir. Check, without removing
the cap, that there is sufficient fluid in the reservoir.
Fluid type: DOT 4+ b

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