VOLVO S90 1998 Owners Manual

1998 Volvo S90
Oil quality

Meeting API specification SG, SG/CD, SH or
Energy Conserving (EC) II
For best fuel economy and engine protection,
consult with your authorized Volvo retailer for
recommended oils. Oil with a different quality
rating may not provide adequate engine
protection.
Synthetic oils complying with oil quality
requirements are recommended for: driving in
areas of sustained temperature extremes (hot or
cold), when towing a trailer over long distances or
for prolonged driving in mountainous areas.
Extra oil additives must not be used unless
advised by an authorized Volvo retailer.
NOTE:SAE 15W/40 should only be used in
extreme operating conditions such as trailer
towing in sustained ambient temperatures over
104° F (40° C). However, SAE 10W-30 synthetic
oil would be a better alternative in such
conditions.
SAE 15W-40 should not be used under normal
operating conditions.

Capacity (including filter): 5.9 US qts = 5.75
liters
Automatic transmission
fluid Quality:ATF Dexron
IIE/III and Mercon
Capacity:7.9 US qts. (7.5 liters)
Rear axle oil Quality: API-GL-5
(MIL-L-2105 C or D)
SAE 80W-90Capacity:1.4 US qts (1.3 liters) sedans/
wagons
Power steering fluid Quality: ATF F,GCapacity:1.05 US qts. (1.0 liters)
Brake fluid Brake fluid type:DOT 4
+Capacity: 0.63 US qt. (0.6 liter)

All specifications are subject to change without notice.
Specifications pg. 123
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1998 Volvo S90
Engine

Liquid-cooled, gasoline, 6-
cylinder, in-line engine.
Aluminum alloy cylinder
block with cast-iron cylinder
liners cast directly into block.
Aluminum alloy cylinder head
with double overhead
camshafts and separate intake
and outlet channels.
Engine lubrication is provided
by an eccentric pump driven
from the crankshaft. Full-flow
type oil filter. Exhaust
emission control
accomplished by fuel
injection, heated oxygen
sensors and three-way
catalytic converter.
Type designation

Output (SAE J 1349)

Max. torque (SAE J 1349) at
rpm
Number of cylinders
Bore
Stroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Valve clearance:Volvo B 6304 S

181 hp at 5200 rpm
(135 kW at 73 rps)
199 ft. lbs. (274 Nm) at 4100
rpm
6
3.27" (83 mm)
3.54" (90 mm)
2.92 liters
10.7:1
Self-adjusting


All specifications are subject
to change without notice.
Specifications (cont.) pg. 124
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1998 Volvo S90
Cooling System

Type: Positive pressure, closed system
Thermostat-begins to open at 186°F (87°C)

Coolant: Volvo Genuine Coolant/Anti-freeze

Capacity: 10.5 qts (10 liters)

Fuel system

The engine is equipped with a multiport fuel injection system

Distributor ignition System

Firing order / 1-5-3-6-2-4 Distributor ignition setting / Not adjustable\

Spark plugs / Bosch FR 6 DC (or equivalent)
Spark plug gap / 0.024-0.028" (0.6-0.7 mm)
Tightening torque / 17.3-20.3 ft. lbs. (23-27 Nm)




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1998 Volvo S90
Chapter 9 - (cont.)
Specifications
pg. 125
Power transmission


Automatic transmission:

Reduction ratios: / AW 40
1st gear / 2.80:1
2nd gear / 1.53:1
3rd gear / 1:1
Overdrive / 0.71:1
Reverse / 2.39:1

Rear axle:
Reduction ratio / 3.73:1

All specifications are subject to change without
notice. Front suspension

McPherson-type spring and strut suspension.
Shock absorbers housed in strut casing. Rack-and-
pinion steering.

Safety-type steering column.

The alignment specifications apply to an unladen
car, but include fuel, coolant, and spare wheel.
Toe-in, measured on the wheel rim: 2.2 mm +/-
1.0 mm (15" wheels)
wheel rim: 2.3 mm +/- 1.0 mm (16" wheels)
tire sides: 2.8 +/- 1.3 mm

Rear Suspension

Multi-link rear wheel suspension consisting of
four elements per side: a trailing support arm with
load leveling shock absorber ("Nivomat" level-
regulating system on certain models), an upper L-
shaped link, a lower traverse link, and an angled
rear track rod to control wheel toe-in.
Toe-in, measured at the wheel rim: (0.4+/- 0.5
mm)
tire sides: (0.5+/- 0.8mm)
Specifications pg. 126
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1998 Volvo S90
Electrical system

12 V, negative ground.
Voltage-controlled generator. Single-wire system
with chassis and engine used as conductors.

Battery
Voltage 12 V
Capacity 600 A/125 min

The battery contains corrosive and poisonous acids.
It is of the utmost importance that old batteries are
disposed of correctly. Your Volvo retailer can assist
you in this matter.

Generator
Rated output 1400 W (certain models: 1680 W)
max. current 120 Amp (certain models: 120 Amp)
Bulbs
Bulb Trade
No. Power
Socket No.
of
bulb
Headlights HBI/9004 65/45 W – 2
Parking
lights,
turn
signals,
front 1157 N.
A.
21/5
W/24/2.2 cp BAY
15
2
turn
signals,
rear 1156
21W/32cp BA
15s 2
Tail lights 2x67 5W/4cp BA
15s 2
Brake
light 1156
21 W/32cp BA
15s 2*
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1998 Volvo S90
Tail light/
Brake
light 1157
21/5W/32/3cp BA
15d 2**
High-
mounted
brake
light 1156
21 W/32cp BA
15s 1
Back-up
lights 1156
21 W/32cp BA
15s 2
Rear fog
light 1156
21 W/32cp BA
15s 1
Front fog
lights GE881
27 W – 2
*Sedan
** Wagon

The following bulbs may be obtained from your
nearest Volvo retailer:
Bulbs Power Socket No. of
bulbs
License plate
light (wagon) 4W
BA 9s 2
(sedan) 5W W2.1x9.5d 2
Door warning
lights 3W
W2.1x9.5d 4
Interior light 10 W SV8.5 1
Reading lights,
front 5W
W2.1x9.5d 2
rear 5W W2.1x9.5d 2
Trunk light 10 W SV8.5 1
Glove box light 2W BA9 s 1
Instrument
lighting 3W
W2.1x9.5d 3
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1998 Volvo S90
Ashtray rear 1.2 W Volvo P/
N966326 1
Seat belt lock 1.2 W Volvo P/
N966326 1
Instrument
warning/
indicator lights 1.2 W Volvo P/
N966326 –
All specifications are subject to change without
notice
Specifications pg. 127
Vehicle Loading

The tires on your Volvo should perform to
specifications at all normal loads when inflated as
recommended on the tire information label. The
label is located on the rear-facing edge of the
right-front door. This label lists both tire and
vehicle design limits. Do not load your car beyond
the load limits indicated.


WARNING!
Improperly inflated tire will reduce tire life,
adversely affect vehicle handling and can possibly
lead to failure resulting in loss of vehicle control
without prior warning.
Capacities

Fuel tank (approx.) 21.1 US gal.*
80 liters
Cooling System 10.5 US qts.
(10 liters)
Engine 5.9 US qts. **
at oil change 5.75 liters
Engine, 5.5 US qts. **
excl. oil filter 5.15 liters
Automatic transmission 7.9 US qts.
7.5 liters
Rear axle 1.4 US qts.
1.3 liters
Power steering gear 0.8 US qts.
0.8 liter

*"Usable" capacity - 20.3 US gallons (77 liters)
** if oil cooler is drained, add 0.47 US qts (0.4
liter)
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1998 Volvo S90

All specifications are subject to change without
notice.
Service manuals, Road assistance pg. 128
Service Manuals
for your Volvo are
available for
purchase. These
are the same
manuals used by
competent Volvo
technicians.

Major sections
within the Service
Manual System
include: 0-General
Information; 1-
Lubrication and
Service; 2- Engine;
3- Electrical
System; 4- Power
Transmission; 5-
Brakes; 6-
Suspension and
Steering; 7-
Springs Shock
Absorbers and
Wheels; 8- Body
and Interior.

All specifications
are subject to
change without
notice.

Volvo supports Voluntary Mechanic
Certification by the A.S.E. Certified
mechanics have demonstrated a high
degree of competence in specific
areas. Besides passing exams each
mechanic must also have worked in
the field for two or more years before
a certificate is issued. These
professional mechanics are fully able
to analyze vehicle problems and
perform the necessary service
procedures to keep your Volvo at peak
operating condition.
Note that the above pertains to USA
only.


Your new Volvo comes with a four
year road assistance program named
ON-CALL. Additional information,
features, and benefits are described in a
separate information package in your
glove compartment.

If you have misplaced your package,
dial:
In the U.S.A.
1-800-63-VOLVO (1-800-638-6586)
In Canada:
1-800-263-0475
Specifications pg. 129
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1998 Volvo S90
Dimensions and weights

U.S.A. and Canada
Length (sedan) / 191.8 in (487.1 cm)
Length (wagon) / 191.4 in (486.1 cm)
Width / 68.9 in (175 cm)
Height, Sedan / 56.6 in (141 cm)
Wagon / 57.6 in (145 cm)
Wheelbase / 109 in (277 cm)
Track, front / 59.2 in (150 cm)
Sedan rear / 59.7 in (152 cm)
Wagon rear / 59.7 in (152 cm)
Turning circle, (between curbs) / 31.8 ft. (9.7 m)
Cargo capacity
sedans / 16.6 cu. ft. (0.49 m wagons (rear seat
up) / 39.3 cu. ft. (1.1 m³)
wagon (rear seat down) / 74.9 cu. ft. (2.1 m³)

Weights / Canada only
Curb weight (sedan) / 3439-3530 lbs (1560-1601
kg) 1562-1604 kg
Curb weight (wagon) / 3536-3591 lbs (1604-1629
kg) 1602-1627 kg
Gross vehicle weight (sedan) / 4450 lbs (2018 kg)
2020kg
Gross vehicle weight (wagon) / 4630 lbs (2100
kg) 2100 kg
Capacity Weight (sedan)* / 919 lbs (417 kg) 416
kg
Capacity Weight (wagon)* / 1038 lbs (471 kg)
473 kg
Permissible axle weight, front (sedan) / 2170 lbs
(984 kg) 980 kg
front (wagon) / 2160 lbs (979 kg) 980 kg
rear (sedan) / 2310 lbs (1048 kg) 1050 kg
rear (wagon) / 2530 lbs (1148 kg) 1150 kg
Max. roof load ** / 220lbs (100 kg)
Max. trailer weight (w/o brakes) 1100 lbs (500
kg)
Max. trailer weight (with brakes - 2" ball) / 3300
lbs (1500 kg)
Max. trailer weight (with brakes - 1 7/8" ball) / WARNING:
When adding accessories, equipment, luggage
and other cargo to your vehicle, the total
loaded weight capacity of the vehicle must not
be exceeded.

All specifications are subject to change without
notice.
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1998 Volvo S90
2000lbs (908 kg)
Max. trailer tongue weight / 165 lbs (75 kg)
See also section "Trailer hauling".
Consult your Volvo retailer for information.

*The max permissible axle loads or gross vehicle
weight must not be exceeded.

** For permanent roof racks, check the
manufacturer's weight specifications.




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