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Service Program A

Program point:  year:  10 
V70 gasoline engines  km x 1000:  12  24  36  48 60  72  84  96  108  120 
USA / Canada  miles x 1000:  7.5  15  22.5  30  37.5  45  52.5  60  67.5  75 
Automatic transmission control 
-check the park / neutral position (PNP) switch
    x   x   x   x   x
Parking brake 
-check and adjust
    x   x   x   x   x
External lighting 
-check the function
    x   x   x   x   x
Washer and wipers for windshields and headlamps 
-check the function and for signs of wear
    x   x   x   x   x
Crankcase ventilation 
(turbocharged engines only)
- clean
Remove the generator (GEN). Clean the nipples and hoses.               x    
Engine 
-check for leaks
    x   x   x   x   x
Program point:  year:  10 
V70 gasoline engines  km x 1000:  12  24  36  48 60  72  84  96  108  120 
USA / Canada  miles x 1000:  7.5  15  22.5  30  37.5  45  52.5  60  67.5  75 
Raise the car                       
Engine/ 
Transmission/ 
Timing gear 
-check for leaks
In the event of leakage from the transmission, check the oil level   x   x   x   x   x
Engine oil/ 
Oil filter 
-drain the oil. Replace the oil filter.
B52x4x  , see Oil/oil filter, replacing . x x x x x x x x x x
Automatic transmission 
The oil does not normally need changing.
NOTE:

Cars used as taxis or primarily used for towing: Replace the oil according to the service program.

AW55-50  see Transmission fluid, replacing
            x      
Wheels and tires 
-check for damage and signs of wear
  x x x x x x x x x x
Program point:  year:  10 
V70 gasoline engines  km x 1000:  12  24  36  48 60  72  84  96  108  120 
USA / Canada  miles x 1000:  7.5  15  22.5  30  37.5  45  52.5  60  67.5  75 
Drive shafts 
-check the play
                x x x
-check rubber bellows                 x x x
Brake pads / 
brake discs 
-check
Minimum brake pad thickness:
Front........3mm/0.12".
Rear........2mm/0.08".
  x x x x x x x x x
Brake and fuel lines and fuel filter 
-check for leakage and damage
    x   x   x   x   x
Fuel filter 
-replace
                     
Exhaust system 
-check for leakage, mounting
                x x x
Raise the front wheels                       
Program point:  year:  10 
V70 gasoline engines  km x 1000:  12  24  36  48 60  72  84  96  108  120 
USA / Canada  miles x 1000:  7.5  15  22.5  30  37.5  45  52.5  60  67.5  75 
Front suspension and steering 
-check for signs of wear
                x x x
Rear suspension 
-check for signs of wear
                x x x
AWD: Final drive, bevel gear 
-check
Only check the oil level if there is leakage   x   x   x   x   x
AWD: Propeller shaft, pilot bearing, universal joint  -check                 x x x
Lower the car                       
Air cleaner (ACL) 
-replace
Clean the air cleaner (ACL) housing.       x       x    
Spark plugs 
-replace
        x       x    
Program point:  year:  10 
V70 gasoline engines  km x 1000:  12  24  36  48 60  72  84  96  108  120 
USA / Canada  miles x 1000:  7.5  15  22.5  30  37.5  45  52.5  60  67.5  75 
Top up the engine oil    x x x x x x x x x x
Automatic transmission 
-top up with transmission fluid
              x      
Fluid levels - engine compartment 
-check and adjust
brake fluid,
clutch fluid,
power steering fluid,
coolant,
washer fluid
  x x x x x x x x x x
Engine coolant 
-check and adjust
anti-freeze rating /
anti-corrosion agent
  x x x x x x x x x x
Battery 
-check: pole pieces, electrolyte level, mounting
  x x x x x x x x x x
Auxiliary belt 
-replace the belt according to the service program
or:
B52x4x  see Auxiliaries belt / belt tensioner, replacing                    
-replace the belt at a 10 year interval                     x
-check                 x    
Program point:  year:  10 
V70 gasoline engines  km x 1000:  12  24  36  48 60  72  84  96  108  120 
USA / Canada  miles x 1000:  7.5  15  22.5  30  37.5  45  52.5  60  67.5  75 
Timing belt 
-replace the belt according to the service program
or:
B52x4S  see Timing belt, replacing
B52x4T  see Timing belt, replacing
                   
-replace at 10 year intervals                     x
Belt tensioner 
-replace
                     
Doors, hood 
-lubricate
    x   x   x   x   x
Program point:  year:  10 
V70 gasoline engines  km x 1000:  12  24  36  48 60  72  84  96  108  120 
USA / Canada  miles x 1000:  7.5  15  22.5  30  37.5  45  52.5  60  67.5  75 
Passenger compartment ventilation filter 
-replace
    x   x   x   x   x
Brake fluid 
-replace
Recommend that a customer with normal mileage has the fluid replaced every other year.   x   x   x   x   x
 
NOTE:

The fluid must be replaced every year if the car is used for mountain driving or is mainly used in humid climates.

x x x x x x x x x x
SRL 
-reset service lamp
See Resetting the service reminder indicator (SRI) x x x x x x x x x x