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oil change,1997,850 GLT wagon

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OBrien
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oil change,1997,850 GLT wagon

Post by OBrien »

This may sound lightweight for this forum, but Haynes says oil change refill capacity is + 0.9 US if oil cooler is drained - how do I know? Procedure doesn't say anything about draining intercooler.
Engine = B5254T / 190 hp

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Post by Ozark Lee »

Not lightweight at all but my suggestion is to dump in a gallon, check the dipstick, and add until the full mark. Start the car and let the oil circulate. Shut the car off and check again. Add a bit at a time until full max on the dipstick.

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Post by io »

Here is a write-up from Volvospeed, Bay 13 explaining how to drain the oil from the oil cooler:

http://volvospeed.com/Repair/oilcooler.php

Hope this helps,
Nick
1998 S70 T5

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Post by OBrien »

Thanks to Lee and io - will give it a go.

ob

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