Volvo 240 - Manual (Page 68)

1987 Volvo 240
Washer fluid
Washer fluid reservoir.
Water and solvent (wintertime use windshield washer anti-freeze). See "Washer fluid reservoir" section.
pg. 60 Engine Oil, 5,000 mile (8,000 km) Oil/oil filter change interval
Oil quality
Meeting API specification SF (CCMC class G3)
Oils with designations SF/CC and SF/CD comply with these requirements
Viscosity (stable ambient temperatures):
Volvo recommends the use of energy-conserving oils. When using these oils, the Volvo recommended oil-change intervals must be followed.
Synthetic or semisynthetic oils may be used if their specifications comply with the oil quality requirements.
Volvo does not recommend oil additives, as they can adversely affect the engine.
Changing oil and oil filter
Oil and oil filter are first changed at the 600-1,200 mile (1,000-2,000 km) service. Thereafter, changes should be made as specified by this
table:
If driving conditions include:
Then the correct oil. oil filter change interval
is:
●
Extended periods of idling and/ or low-speed operation
●
Frequent short trips (less than 7 miles = 11 km)
●
Extended periods of driving in dusty and/or sandy
areas
●
Trailer towing
●
Driving mountainous areas
EVERY
5,000 miles = 8,000 km
OR EVERY 3 MONTHS
WHICHEVER COMES FIRST
●
Primarily highway driving
●
Frequent trips of longer than 7 miles = 11 km
EVERY
5,000 miles = 8,000 km
OR EVERY 6 MONTHS
WHICHEVER COMES FIRST
Capacity
Including oil filter: 4.0 US qts - 3.85 litres
Check oil level when filling fuel.
SAE 15W/40 is recommended for use in driving conditions that raise oil temperature and increase oil consumption (i.e., mountain driving;
trailer towing).
Note: SAE 15W/40 must not be used at low ambient temperatures; see viscosity chart.
Volvo recommends the use of oils with the American Petroleum Institute (API) label.
This label certifies that the oil conforms to the applicable standards and specifications of the
API.
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