Volvo DL GL Turbo owners manual page 108

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1985 Volvo DL, GL and Turbo Remember to take along a Volvo dealer directory. The main items to check are listed below: 1. Brakes, front wheel alignment and steering gear. 2. Engine running condition. 3. Fuel system operation. 4. Oil leaks: engine, transmission, rear axle. 5. Cooling system for leaks or worn hoses. 6. Examine tires carefully, replace worn tires. 7. Battery and terminals. 8. Tool equipment. 9. Lighting. 10. Drive belts, for tightness and wear. 11. All fluid levels. Cold weather Anti-freeze for door locks Lubricate the outside locks with a suitable anti-freeze. Such agents are commercially available and should be used before the first frost. Engine fuel system During the winter, large variations in temperature cause condensation to form in the fuel tank and can impair the running of the engine. This can be reduced by adding dry gas to the fuel. There is less risk of condensation forming in the fuel tank if it is kept full or nearly full. Engine cooling system Volvo type C (blue-green) coolant should be used all the year round. The cooling system should always contain water plus anti-freeze and rust inhibitor, even during the summer. Experience has also shown that extremely weak anti-freeze solutions (10-25 percent) are ineffective for rust protection. For this reason, the quantity of anti-freeze/summer coolant should amount to about 50 percent of the solution. This lowers the freezing point to-30° F (-35° C). Engine lubricating system During the winter, multigrade oil 10W-30 should be used in the engine. At very low temperatures, below 0° F (-20° C), multigrade oil SAE 5W-30 is recommended. These oils reach the lubricating points in the engine more easily at low temperature and also facilitate cold starting. See section "Engine oil". Electrical system The electrical system is subject to great stresses during the winter. Lighting and starter motor are used more often. The battery capacity is impaired at low air temperature. The state of charge must be checked more frequently, and if necessary the battery should be recharged. The battery may freeze if the state of charge is low. file:///K|/ownersdocs/1985/1985_DL_GL_and_Turbo/85240_03c.htm (6 of 12)12/30/2006 7:49:19 AM

owners manual Volvo DL GL Turbo

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