SPECIFICATIONS
581
Coolant — specifications
Prescribed grade: Coolant recommended by
Volvo mixed with 50% water
1
, see the packag-
ing.
Transmission fluid — specifications
The prescribed transmission fluid for each
respective gearbox alternative can be read in the
table.
Automatic gearbox
Prescribed transmission fluid:
AW1
NOTE
The transmission fluid does not need to be
changed under normal driving conditions.
Brake fluid — specifications
The medium in a hydraulic brake system is
called brake fluid, and it is used to transfer pres-
sure 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: Volvo Original Dot 4 class 6
or equivalent.
NOTE
It is recommended that brake fluid is changed
or filled by an authorised Volvo workshop.
1
Water quality must fulfil the standard STD 1285.1.
