1999 Volvo C70 Owner's Manual - Page 30

1999 Volvo C70 Manual

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Chapter 9 - Specifications pg. 123 Specifications Specifications This chapter contains facts and figures pertaining to the technical specifications of your car. Oil/Fluids specifications 124 Engine specifications 125 Cooling/fuel/distributor ignition systems 126 Front/rear suspensions 126 Transmission, Capacities, Vehicle loading 127 Electrical system/bulbs 128 Dimensions and weights 129 Service manuals, Road assistance 130 pg. 124 Oil/fluid specifications Oil quality Meeting API specification SG, SG/CD, SH or Energy Conserving (EC) II For best fuel economy and engine protection, consult with your authorized Volvo retailer for recommended oils. Oil with a different quality rating may not provide adequate engine protection. Synthetic oils complying with oil quality requirements are recommended for : driving in areas of sustained temperature extremes (hot or cold), when towing a trailer over long distances or for prolonged driving in mountainous areas. Extra oil additives must not be used unless advised by an authorized Volvo retailer. NOTE: SAE 15 W-40 oil should only be used in extreme operating conditions such as trailer towing in sustained ambient temperatures over 104° F (40° C). However, SAE 10W-30 synthetic oil would be a better alternative in such conditions. SAE 15W-30 should not be used under normal operating conditions. Viscosity (stable ambient temperatures): Engine oil Automatic transmission fluid Quality: Meeting API specification SG or Capacity (incl. filter): 6.1 US qts. (5.8 SH liters)* Quality: ATF Dexron IIE/ III and Mercon Capacity: 8 US qts. (7.6 liters)

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Chapter 9 - Specifications
pg. 123 Specifications
Specifications
This chapter contains facts and figures pertaining to the technical specifications of your car.
Oil/Fluids specifications
124
Engine specifications
125
Cooling/fuel/distributor ignition systems
126
Front/rear suspensions
126
Transmission, Capacities, Vehicle loading
127
Electrical system/bulbs
128
Dimensions and weights
129
Service manuals, Road assistance
130
pg. 124 Oil/fluid specifications
Oil quality
Meeting API specification SG, SG/CD, SH or Energy Conserving (EC) II
For best fuel economy and engine protection, consult with your authorized Volvo retailer for recommended oils. Oil
with a different quality rating may not provide adequate engine protection. Synthetic oils complying with oil quality
requirements are recommended for : driving in areas of sustained temperature extremes (hot or cold), when towing a
trailer over long distances or for prolonged driving in mountainous areas.
Extra oil additives must not be used unless advised by an authorized Volvo retailer.
NOTE:
SAE 15 W-40 oil should only be used in extreme operating conditions such as trailer towing in sustained
ambient temperatures over 104° F (40° C). However, SAE 10W-30 synthetic oil would be a better alternative in such
conditions.
SAE 15W-30 should not be used under normal operating conditions.
Viscosity (stable ambient temperatures):
Engine oil
Quality:
Meeting API specification SG or
SH
Capacity
(incl. filter): 6.1 US qts. (5.8
liters)*
Automatic transmission
fluid
Quality:
ATF Dexron IIE/ III and Mercon
Capacity:
8 US qts. (7.6 liters)