LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Volvo >> 2008 >> S40 T-5, AWD >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 139 (Fuel Filler Cap - Inspection (644 Body)) >> Fuel >> Fuel tank filler cap, checking seal >> Leak test, vacuum

Leak test, vacuum

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Volvo S40, 2003 Volvo S40, 2002 Volvo S40, 2001 Volvo S40, and 2000 Volvo S40. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fig 1: Leak Test, Vacuum
GLL128056Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Set the selector to position VACUUM.

Slowly pump out the air to minus (-) 3 kPa. Wait until the vacuum has stabilized. Pressure increases of 1 kPa per 30 seconds are permitted.

Replace any fuel filler cap that fails this test.