Volvo V70 - Manual (Page 214)

2007 Volvo V70
CAUTION!
- Not checking the oil level regularly can result in serious engine damage 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 damage if the oil level becomes too
low.
- Always add oil of the same type and viscosity as already used.
WARNING!
Do not allow oil to spill onto or come into contact with hot exhaust pipe
surfaces.
R-models
R-models are equipped with an oil level warning system. If the engine oil level becomes too low, the
warning light in the instrument panel will come on and a warning will be displayed in the text window.
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If the yellow warning light in the instrument panel comes on and the text OIL LEVEL LOW/FILL
OIL is displayed, stop safely as soon as possible and add 1 qt (1 liter) of oil. Check the oil level with the
dipstick before restarting the engine.
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If the red warning light in the instrument panel comes on and the text OIL LEVEL LOW/STOP
SAFELY-->STOP ENGINE -->SEE MANUAL is displayed, stop safely as soon as possible and add oil
(not more than 1.6 qts (1.5 liters). Check the oil level with the dipstick before restarting the engine. If no
oil level is visible on the dipstick, do not start the engine. Have the vehicle towed to an authorized Volvo
retailer.
pg. 192 Maintenance and servicing
Fluids
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