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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
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informed via the instrument's warning symbol
and display texts. Certain variants have
both systems. Contact a Volvo dealer for more
information.
Change the engine oil and oil filter in accordance
with the intervals specified in the Service and
Warranty Booklet.
Using oil of a higher than specified grade is per-
mitted. If the car is driven in adverse conditions,
Volvo recommends using an oil of a higher grade
than the one specified, see Engine oil - adverse
driving conditions (p. 421).
For filling capacities, see Engine oil - grade and
volume (p. 422).
Related information
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Engine oil - checking and filling (p. 366)
Engine oil - checking and filling
The oil level is detected with the electronic oil
level sensor.
4-cyl.
Filler pipe
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.
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 combined instru-
ment panel's display, see the following illustra-
tion.
Message and graphic shown in the display. The left-
hand display is shown in the digital combined instrument
panel and the right-hand in the analogue.
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. 106).
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.
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Engines with electronic oil level sensor do not have a dipstick.
