power steering fluid VOLVO XC90 2006 Owners Manual

2006 VOLVO XC90
Engine compartment
1. Brake fluid reservoir
2. Relay/fuse box
3. Air cleaner
4. Cooling fan
5. Radiator
6. Dipstick - engine oil
7. Filler cap - engine oil
8. Washer fluid reservoir
9. Power steering fluid reservoir
10. Expansion tank - coolant
11. Data plate
12. Battery (under floor in rear cargo area)
WARNING!
The cooling fan (4) may start or continue to operate (for up to 6 min\
utes) after the engine has been
switched off.
pg. 148 Maintenance
Oil and fluids
Oil specifications
Engine oil must meet the minimum ILSAC specification GF-3, API SL, or AC\
EA A1/B1. Lower quality
oils may not offer the same fuel economy, engine performance, or engine \
protection.
Volvo recommends
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Always entrust brake fluid changing to an authorized Volvo retailer.
Power steering fluid reservoir
The fluid level should always be between the ADD and FULL marks.
Fluid type : Volvo synthetic power steering fluid (Pincushion CHF 11S) P/N 1161529 \
or equivalent.
Replace : No fluid change required
NOTE: If a problem should occur in the power steering system or if the vehicle\
has no electrical current
and must be towed, it is still possible to steer the vehicle. However, k\
eep in mind that greater effort will
be required to turn the steering wheel.
pg. 152 Maintenance
Wiper blades
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Fluid Capacities
Fuel tank 21.1 US gallons (80 liters).
Minimum octane requirement - AKI 87 (RON 91) - unleaded fuel (See
also
page 86)
Transmission oil
AW55-51 (5-cyl. turbo) 7.6 US qts. (7.2 liters) JWS 3309
TF-80SC (V8) 7.4 US qts. (7.0 liters) JWS 3309
Miscellaneous
Power steering 1.1 US qts. (1.0 liters)
Windshield washer
reservoir 6.9 US qts. (6.5 liters)
Brake fluid 0.63 US qts. (0.6 liters)
Air conditioning system Front - 2.2 lb. (1 kg), Rear (option) 2.9 lb. (1.3 kg) R 134a (HF\
C134a)
WARNING!
When adding accessories, equipment, luggage and other cargo to your vehi\
cle, the total capacity
weight must not be exceeded.
pg. 176 Specifications
Engine oil
Specifications
Engine oil must meet the minimum ILSAC specification GF-3, API SL, or AC\
EA A1/B1. Lower quality
oils may not offer the same fuel economy, engine performance, or engine \
protection.
Volume
Engine
designation Volume between MIN-MAX on dipstick
Volume
a
2.5T B5254T2 1.3 US qts (1.2 liters) 5.8 US qts. (5.5 liters)
V8 AWD B8444S 1.3 US qts (1.2 liters) 7.1 US qts. (6.7 liters)
a. Including filter replacement
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pg. 177 Specifications

Lubricants
Transmission
Oil grade:
See the table on
page 175.
Different types of oil should never be mixed.
Power steering
Grade: Volvo synthetic power steering fluid (Pentosin CHF 11S) P/N 1161529 \
or equivalent.
Brake fluid
Fluid type: DOT 4+ boiling point >536°F (280°C), P/N 9437433
Cooling system
Type Positive pressure, closed system.
Coolant Volvo original coolant/antifreeze
Volume 5-cyl. turbo 9.5 US qts. (9.0 liters)
V8 10.7 US qts. (10.2 liters)
The thermostat begins to open at 194°F (90°C).
Suspension
Rear suspension
Individual rear wheel suspension with longitudinal support arms, double \
link arms and track rods.
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