Service
and maintenance
Engine 163
Service and maintenance
Engine
Checking engine oil level
Check the oil level daily.
1 Open the engine hood.
2 Pull out dipstick (A), and wipe it with a clean cloth.
3 Push it in again, and pull it out.
4 If the oil level is between C and D it is normal. If the oil level is
below D, refill to proper oil level through filler port (B).
Engine oil: See
Recommended lubricants
on page 211.
A Dipstick
B Oil Filler port
C Maximum level
D Minimum level
Changing engine oil
A
WARNING!
Take care when changing oil.
Hot oil can cause burns on unprotected skin.
Change oil every 500 hours when CH-4 class is used.
Conditions for intervals of 500 hours to apply are that:
— The oil filters meet the Volvo Construction Equipment specifica-
tions, which is the case with genuine parts from Volvo Con-
struction Equipment.
The sulphur content of the engine fuel must not exceed 0.3 per-
cent by weight.
The oil used is according to
Recommended lubricants
on
page 211.
Correct oil viscosity for the ambient temperature is selected.
See
Recommended lubricants
on page 211.
If any of these conditions cannot be met, or if the machine is
operated in an acid or particularly dusty environment, the oil
should be changed and the filters replaced every 250 hours.
If sulphur content> 0.5% then 125 hours drain interval must
be practiced.
Maximum 6 months between oil change.
If the oil grade is lower than ACEA-E3 or API CE, 125 hours
drain interval must be practiced.
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