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19.
COLD UEATHER LONG -DISTANCE TRIPS
Cold weather (below zero tern . rlsk)
If you yourself wish to check your car in arder
to avoid unnecessary trouble before the approach of
the cold season, the following advice is worth
noting:
l. Make sure that the glycol additivs in the engine
cooling system is approx. 50%. "Ms provides
protectlon against freezing down to about -55°
C (-31°F).
See page 25 with regard to changing the coolant.
2. Try to keep the fuel tank well-filled as
much as possible in order to prevent conden-
sation water forming in the fuel tank.
Also use (if appropriate for your car engine)
a suitable carburettor deicer, which should
be added before filling with petrol.
3. Use less viscous oils for the engine lubri-
cating system in arder to avoid starting dif-
ficulties.
See oil recommendations on page 8.
4. The battery has to stand up to greater
stresses durlng the winter than during the
summer, since lighting, etc. is used more.
In addition, the capacit-y of the battery de-
creases with the temperature.
Check the battery capacity and grease the
battery terminals.
5. During the wintertime, never park iniith the
handbrake applied, but engage first gear or
reverse instead and preferably block the
wheels.
6. To prevent icing in the windscreen reservoir,
fill it wiith anti-freezing fluid (use Volvo
washing fluid). This is important since
dirt and uvater åre aften splashed up on to
the windscreen during winter driving, and
this requires frequent use of the uuashers
and wipers.
Suggested washer fluid mixtures:
Doivn to -10°C l part uvasher fluid 4 parts uvater
-14°C l - - - 3 -
-18°C l - - - 2 -
-28°C l - - - l -
To avoid being confronted with frozen door locks
"lubricate" them in good time with anti-
freezing lubricant.
20.
Befare a Ion -distance tri
I f you åre thinking of taking your car on a
falrly long journey, have it fully checked.
It is always a good idea to ensure that you
have, at least on a small scale, the most
essentiel spare parts.. Many workshops
have special kits for this purpose (bulbs,
fuses, etc. ).
I f you prefer to look over your vehicle
yourself, the following hints åre worth-
wihile noting:
- Check that fffeengine is running smoothly
and the fuel consumption is normal.
- Check the engine and drive with a view
to oll, coolant and fuel leakage.
- Check the condition and tension on the
drive belts. Replace worn helts.
- Check the condition of the battery and
electrolyte level.
- Check the tyres thoroughiy, including
the spare tyre. Replace those that åre
unrellable.
- Have the brakes, front uuheels and steering
checked.
-. Check the llghting
- Check the tool equipment.
A warning triangle is necessary when travel-
Ung in certain countries.
If you åre going to travel abroad your OScar
dealer will be pleased to supply you with a
list of OScar and VOLVO dealers.
If you intend travelling to countries where it
is difficult to obtain fuel with the recommended
octane rating, the engine ean be adapted accor-
dingly to a certain extent.