Power steering fluid, brake fluid reservoir 116 – Volvo S40 User Manual
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2003 Volvo S40 & V40
driving in areas of sustained temperature extremes (hot or cold), when towing a trailer over long
distances, and for prolonged driving in mountainous areas.
Changing oil and oil filter
Oil and oil filter changes should be made at 7,500 mile (12,000 km) intervals.
The API Service Symbol
The API Service Symbol "donut" is divided into three parts:
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The top half describes the oil's performance level.
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The center identifies the oil's viscosity.
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The bottom half tells whether the oil has demonstrated energy-conserving properties in a standard test
in comparison to a reference oil.
Viscosity (stable ambient temperatures):
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