Checking oil level: Conditions

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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 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:

The check must be carried out at an oil temperature of +80 °C. Go to vehicle communication function group 4. Select the digital display parameter. Select the parameter for the transmission oil temperature.