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Maintenance Information: Specifications Volvo S70 I

LUBRICATION SPECIFICATIONS

MaterialConditionSpecification
Engine Oil (1)Ambient Temperature Less Than -20°F (-30°C) To 70°F (20°C)SAE 5W-30
Engine Oil (1)Ambient Temperature Less Than -20°F (-30°C) To Over 100°F (38°C)SAE 5W-40
Engine Oil (1)Ambient Temperature Above - 4°F (-20°C) To Over 100°F (38°C)SAE 10W-30
Engine Oil (1)Ambient Temperature Above -10°F (-23°C) To Over 100°F (38°C)SAE 15W-60
Engine CoolantAllVolvo Genuine Coolant 50/50 Mixture Distilled Water Ethylene Glycol
Brake FluidAllDOT 4
Automatic Tramsmission FluidAllATF DEXRON IIE/III Mercon
Rear Axle OilAllAPI GL-5 SAE 80W-90
Power Steering FluidAllATF F,G
A/C RefrigerantAllR-134a
(1) Volvo recommends the use of energy-conserving oils, meeting API specifications SG, SG/CD, SH or Energy Conserving (EC) II
(1)Volvo recommends the use of energy-conserving oils, meeting API specifications SG, SG/CD, SH or Energy Conserving (EC) II

LUBRICATION SPECIFICATIONS

FLUID CAPACITIES

ItemCondition(1) Specification
Engine OilDrained, With Filter6.1 Qts. (5.8L)
Engine CoolantDrained7.4 Qts. (7.0L)
Automatic Transmission FluidCapacity2.0 Gal. (7.6L)
Power Steering GearCapacity.8 Qts. (0.8L)
Fuel TankCapacity18.5 Gal. (70.0L)
(1) Capacities are recommended or calculated levels. Always use dipstick (if available) to measure level.
(1)Capacities are recommended or calculated levels. Always use dipstick (if available) to measure level.

FLUID CAPACITIES

WHEEL TIGHTENING

Tighten all wheel lug nuts to 80 ft. lbs. (110 N.m).

BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS

CAUTIONWhen battery is disconnected, vehicles equipped with computers may lose memory data. When battery power is restored, driveability problems may exist on some vehicles. These vehicles may require a relearn procedure. See COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES article in the GENERAL INFORMATION section.

All models use a 520 A/100 Min. battery.