Volvo 1997 850 Manuale Utente

1997 Volvo 850

Cooling system 

 
Type: Positive pressure, closed system  
Thermostat begins to open at 186°F (87°C)  
Turbo-charged models 180° F (87° C)  
Coolant: Volvo original coolant/anti-freeze  
Capacity: 7.6 US qts. (7.2 liters)  
Turbo-charged models - 7.4 US qts. (7.0 liters) 

 
Fuel system 

 
The engine is equipped with a multiport fuel injection system 

 
Distributor ignition system 

 
Firing order 1-2-4-5-3  
Distributor ignition setting Not adjustable  
Spark plugs Bosch FR 6 DC (or equivalent)  
Turbo-charged models: Champion RC7GYC (or equivalent)  
Spark plug gap 0.028" (0.7 mm)  
Tightening torque 18.4 ft. lbs. +/- 3.7 ft. lbs. (25 Nm +/- 5 Nm) 

 
Front suspension 

 
Spring strut suspension with integrated shock absorbers and control arm linked to the support frame. 
Power-assisted rack and pinion steering. Safety type steering column.  
The alignment specifications apply to an unladen car but include fuel, coolant, and spare wheel. 

 
Toe-in measured on the wheel rims: 2.4 mm +/- 0.7 mm  
Toe-in measured on tire sides: 2.9 +/- 0.9 mm 

 
Rear Suspension 

 

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