checking oil VOLVO XC90 2007 Owners Manual

2007 Volvo XC90
American Petroleum Institute (API) symbol
The API Service Symbol "donut" is divided into three parts:
l The upper section describes the oil's performance level.
l The center identifies the oil's viscosity.
l The lower section indicates whether the oil has demonstrated energy-cons\
erving properties in a
standard test in comparison to a reference oil.
pg. 187 Maintenance
Engine oil
Changing engine oil and oil filter
See the previous page for oil specifications and
page 212 for oil volumes. Refer to the Warranty and
Service Records Information booklet for information on the oil change in\
tervals.
NOTE:
l Volvo does not recommend the use of oil additives.
l Synthetic oil is not used when the oil is changed at the normal maintena\
nce intervals except at owner
request and at additional charge. Please consult your Volvo retailer.
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.
l The vehicle should be parked on a level surface when the oil is checked.\

l If the engine is warm, wait for at least 10-15 minutes after the engine has been switched off\
before
checking the oil.
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Checking the oil
- Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a lint-free rag.
- Reinsert the dipstick, pull it out, and check the oil level.
- Add oil if necessary. If the level is close to the MIN mark, add appro\
ximately 1 US quart (1 liter) of oil.
- Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature.
- 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.
CAUTION!
- Not checking the oil level regularly can result in serious engine dama\
ge 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 dama\
ge if the oil level becomes too
low.
- Always add oil of the same type and viscosity as already used.
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2007 Volvo XC90
Coolant - changing 184, 188
Coolant - checking level of
184
Cooling system
213
Courtesy light
91
Cruise control
63
Cup holder
95
Curb weight
161
Current fuel consumption
62
D
Defroster
80
Detachable trailer hitch
140
Dimensions
210
Dolby Pro Logic II (DPL II)
225
Door mirror defroster
61
Driver distraction
5
Driving economically
121
E
Economical driving
121
Electrical current - conserving
116
Electrical system
216
Electrically operated moonroof
73
Emission inspection
182
Engine - starting
119
Engine compartment
185
Engine oil
186, 212
Engine oil, volume
212
Engine specifications
217
F
Federal Clean Air Act
180
FIX NEXT SERVICE
51
Flat tire, changing
166
Fog light
48
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