Volvo 960 owners manual page 148

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1996 Volvo 960 Do not use "kick-down" during the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km). NOTE - ENGINE OIL: Although some oil consumption during normal engine operation, more oil is consumed when the engine is new as the internal parts generate higher friction while wearing-in to each other. From the time the engine is new until the first service is performed, the oil consumption could be higher than normal. For this reason, it is especially important to check the oil every time you refuel your car during this period. See page 8:6. In general, the rate of oil consumption depends on such factors as: engine temperature, length of trip, driving conditions, oil viscosity and quality, engine speed and acceleration/deceleration. Checking your engine oil level each time the car is refuelled is one of the most important items you can perform to help keep your car in good running order. Deposit control gasoline Volvo recommends the use of gasoline containing deposit control additives. These additives have shown to be efficient in keeping injectors and intake valves clean. Consistent use of deposit control gasolines will help ensure good driveability and fuel economy. If you are not sure whether the gasoline contains deposit control additives, check with the service station operator. NOTE: Do not add additives yourself to the gasoline, unless you are recommended to do so by an authorized Volvo retailer. pg. 4:3 Fuel requirements, Refueling Unleaded Fuel Each Volvo has a three-way catalytic converter and must use only unleaded gasoline. U.S. and Canadian regulations require that pumps delivering unleaded gasoline be labeled "UNLEADED". Only these pumps have nozzles which fit your car's filler inlet. It is unlawful to dispense leaded fuel into a vehicle labeled "unleaded gasoline only". Leaded gasoline damages the three-way catalytic converter and the heated oxygen sensor system. Repeated use of leaded gasoline will lessen the effectiveness of the file:///K|/ownersdocs/1996/1996_960/96960_401.htm (2 of 7)12/30/2006 10:12:57 AM

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