Oil level, checking: Conditions

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Level Graph

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

The difference between the MAX and MIN volumes is 0.2 liters. Check the oil temperature in the gearbox.

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 gearbox oil temperature.