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1998 Volvo S90 A new car should be broken-in! Unleaded Fuel Refrain from utilizing your car's full driving Each Volvo has a three-way catalytic converter potential, e.g. full-throttle acceleration, during the and must use only unleaded gasoline. U.S. and first 1,200 miles (2,000 km). Canadian regulations require that pumps delivering unleaded gasoline be labeled Automatic transmission "UNLEADED". Only these pumps have nozzles which fit your car's filler inlet. It is unlawful to Do not use "kick-down" during the first 1,200 dispense leaded fuel into a vehicle labeled miles (2,000 km). "unleaded gasoline only". Leaded gasoline damages the three-way catalytic converter and the NOTE - ENGINE OIL: heated oxygen sensor system. Repeated use of leaded gasoline will lessen the effectiveness of Although some oil consumption during normal the emission control system and could result in engine operation, more oil is consumed when the loss of emission warranty coverage. State and engine is new as the internal parts generate higher local vehicle inspection programs will make friction while wearing-in to each other. From the detection of misfueling easier, possibly resulting time the engine is new until the first service is in emission test failure for misfueled vehicles. performed, the oil consumption could be higher than normal. For this reason, it is NOTE: Some U.S. and Canadian gasolines especially important to check the oil every time contain an octane enhancing additive called you refuel your car during this period. See methyl-cyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl page 108. (MMT). If such fuels are used, your Emission In general, the rate of oil consumption depends on Control System performance may be affected, such factors as: engine temperature, length of trip, and the Malfunction Indicator Lamp located on driving conditions, oil viscosity and quality, your instrument panel may light. If this occurs, engine speed and acceleration/deceleration. please return your vehicle to an authorized Volvo Checking your engine oil level each time the car retailer for service. is refuelled is one of the most important items you can perform to help keep your car in good running order. Deposit control gasoline (detergent additives) 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. file:///K|/ownersdocs/1998/1998_SV90/98S90_053.htm (2 of 6)12/30/2006 1:52:41 PM

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