Oil Level, Checking: Introduction

Conditions

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Level Graph

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

The difference between the MAX and MIN volumes is 0.5 liters. Check the oil temperature in the transmission.

At room temperature (+20 °C) the oil level is close to the MIN mark on the "cold area".

At room temperature (+20 °C) and low oil level the oil barely reaches the dipstick.

The "cold range" (+40 °C) is reached after approximately 15 minutes idling in the workshop, while the "hot range" (+80 °C) is reached after approximately 30 minutes highway driving at an air temperature above +15 °C.

NOTE:

Carry out the check at an oil temperature of +80 °C. Go to car communication function group 4. Select the digital display parameter. Select the parameter for the transmission oil temperature.

Preparing to check the oil level

Park the car on a level surface.

Apply the parking brake.

Apply the foot brake.

Let the engine idle.

Move the gear selector lever to position P.

Move the gear selector through all positions. Wait in each position for approximately 3 seconds

Move gear selector to position P and wait approximately 2 minutes before checking the oil level.

The dipstick must be pushed down as far as possible into the dipstick tube.

CAUTION:

Wipe the dipstick with a nylon cloth or similar. Do not use a cloth which may leave fluff or threads.