10 Maintenance and service
10
}}
375
Measurement and filling if required
1. Ensure that the car is level. After switch-
ing off the engine it is important to wait
5 minutes to allow the oil time to run back
to the sump.
2. Pull up and wipe the dipstick.
3. Re-insert the dipstick.
4. Pull it out and check the level.
5. If the level is close to MIN then 0.5 litres
should be added. If the level is signifi-
cantly below, then an additional amount
is required.
6. If required, check the level again, do it
after driving a short distance. Then repeat
steps 1 - 4.
WARNING
Never fill above the MAX mark. The level
should never be above MAX or below MIN
as this could lead to engine damage.
WARNING
Do not spill oil onto the hot exhaust mani-
fold due to the risk of fire.
Engine with electronic oil level sensor,
4-cyl.
Filler pipe
7
.
In some cases, oil may need to be topped up
between service intervals.
No action needs to be taken on engine oil
level until a message is shown in the com-
bined instrument panel's display, see the fol-
lowing illustration.
Message and graphic in the display. The left-
hand display is shown in the digital combined
instrument panel and the right-hand in the ana-
logue.
Message
Engine oil level
The oil level is checked using the electronic
oil level gauge with the thumbwheel when the
engine is switched off, see Menu navigation -
combined instrument panel (p. 111).
WARNING
If the message Oil service required is
shown, visit a workshop - an authorised
Volvo workshop is recommended. The oil
level may be too high.
7
Engines with electronic oil level sensor do not have a dipstick.
