Volvo 960 - Manual (Page 241)

1996 Volvo 960
Capacity (including filter) : 5.9 US qts = 5.75 liters
SAE 15 W/40 oil is recommended for use in severe driving conditions which involve high oil
temperatures or excessive oil consumption (e.g. mountain driving with frequent deceleration, or high-
speed driving.)
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-90 Capacity : 1.4 US qts (1.3 liters)
sedans/wagons
Power steering fluid Quality : ATF F,G Capacity : 1.05 US qts. (1.0 liters)
Brake fluid Brake fluid type : DOT 4+ Capacity : 1.05 US qts. (1.0 liters)
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
pg. 9:3 Specifications
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 Volvo B 6304 S
Output (SAE J 1349) 181 hp at 5200 rpm
(135 kW at 73rps)
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