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Brake fluid - grade and volume
The medium in a hydraulic brake system is
called brake fluid, and it is used to transfer
pressure from e.g. a brake pedal via a master
brake cylinder to one or more slave cylinders,
which in turn act on a mechanical brake.
Prescribed grade: DOT 4
Volume: 0.6 litres
Related information
•Brake and clutch fluid - level (p. 359)
Washer fluid - quality and volume
Washer fluid is used, together with wind-
screen and rear window wipers, to keep the
car's windows and headlamps clean and
ensure visibility while driving.
Prescribed grade: Washer fluid recom-
mended by Volvo - with frost protection dur-
ing cold weather and below freezing point.
Volume:
•Cars with headlamp washing: 5.5 litres.
•Cars without headlamp washing: 3.2
litres.
Related information
•Washer fluid - filling (p. 370)
•Wiper blades (p. 367)
•Wipers and washing (p. 97)
