1997 Volvo 850
SAE 15W-30 should not be used under normal operating conditions.
Viscosity (stable ambient temperatures):
Engine oil
Quality: Meeting API specification SG
or SH
Capacity (incl. filter) : 6.1 US
qts. (5.8 liters)*
Automatic transmission
fluid
Quality: ATF Dexron IIE/ III and
Mercon
Capacity: 8 US qts. (7.6 liters)
Manual transmission fluid
Quality: Volvo synthetic gearbox oil
1161423
Capacity: 2.2 US qts (2.1
liters)
Power steering fluid Quality: ATF
Capacity: 0.85 US qts. (0.8
liters)
Brake fluid Quality: DOT 4+
Capacity: 0.64 US qts. (0.6
liters)
* Turbo-charged models: Add
0.95 qts. (0.9 liters) if the oil
cooler has been drained
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
pg. 9:3 Engine
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