Service and maintenance
Engine 109
Engine
Engine oil
Engine oil level can be read off on the information display
unit, see page 30. If the engine oil level is low, an alarm
display is shown, see page 38.
Engine oil, checking after topping up or
changing
Q The level should be between the marks on the dipstick. The
difference between the MIN. and MAX. marks on the dipstick is
approx. 6 litres.
Q Try to keep the level at maximum, but do not overfill.
Engine oil, changing
Replace engine oil every 500 hours.
Conditions for intervals of 500 hours to apply are that:
– the oil filters are changed every time the oil is changed
– the oil filters are Volvo original “Long Life” filter and “By-pass”
filter
– the oil is of a certain grade, see page 167
– the correct oil viscosity for the ambient air temperature is
selected according to diagram, see page 167.
Follow the recommended change intervals in the table on page
171 according to the oil grade that is used and the fuel's sulphur
content.
Engine oil of a grade that only meets API CF-4 or an oil grade
lower than ACEA-E2 or API-CD must not be used.
The oil must be changed at least every six months, regardless of
the number of operated hours.
WARNING!
Take care when changing oil. Hot oil can cause burns on
unprotected skin.
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A Dipstick
B Filler pipe
Dipstick
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