2010 Volvo V50 Owner's Manual - Page 218

09 Maintenance and servicing 09 Engine oil Changing engine oil and oil filter See page 275 for oil specifications. Refer to the Warranty and Service Records Information booklet for information on the oil change intervals. Volvo recommends Castrol. NOTE • • Volvo does not recommend the use of oil additives. Synthetic oil is not used when the oil is changed at the normal maintenance intervals except at owner request and at additional charge. Please consult a trained and qualified Volvo service technician. G020338 G020336 Location of dipstick and oil filler cap Checking the oil 1. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a lintfree rag. 2. Reinsert the dipstick, pull it out, and check the oil level. 3. Add oil if necessary. If the level is close to the MIN mark, add approximately 1 US quart (1 liter) of oil. 4. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature. 5. Switch off the engine and wait for at least 10-15 minutes and recheck the oil level. If necessary, add oil until the level is near the MAX mark. CAUTION Checking and adding oil The oil level should be checked every time the vehicle is refueled. This is especially important during the period up to the first scheduled maintenance service Not checking the oil level regularly can result in serious engine damage if the oil level becomes too low. Oil that is lower than the specified quality can damage the engine. Always add oil of the same type and viscosity as already used. Never fill oil above the MAX mark. This could cause an increase in oil consumption. • The car should be parked on a level surface when the oil is checked. • If the engine is warm, wait for at least 10-15 minutes after the engine has been switched off before checking the oil. 218