MVP VOLVO Service Schedule
FACTORY INTERVALS:
- 1976 & Earlier = every 6,000 miles
- 1976-1985 = every 7,500 miles. Turbos get interim oil change every 3,750 miles.
- 1986-1992 = every 5,000 miles for all cars.
- 1993-1998 = every 10,000 miles. Turbos = every 5,000 miles
- 1999-Present = every 7,500 miles.
MVP RECOMMENDS:
- 5,000-mile interval services for all Volvo cars up to 1999.
- Interim oil changes between 5,000-mile services on customer's request.
- 1999-Present = every 7,500 miles with interim oil changes every 3,750 miles.
OIL CHANGE:
- Replace oil and filter.
- Check and fill Transmission fluid, Power Steering fluid, Coolant and Washer fluid.
- Reset Service Light.
5,000-MILE SERVICE (LOF, Safety Check):
- Lubricate all latches and hinges.
- Adjust washer jets
- Inspect wiper blades and tighten wiper pivots.
- Set tires to proper pressure.
- Inspect brakes.
- Inspect all lights and replace as needed.
- Inspect vehicle for needed repairs.
- Clean and lubricate antenna mast.
10,00-MILE SERVICE:
- Check engine diagnostics for fault codes.
- Set engine-operating specs. (Where applicable)
- Check battery electrolyte.
- Test air conditioning.
- Inspect PCV system and service if needed.
- Adjust parking brake.
- Adjust Kick down cable. (Where applicable)
- Adjust clutch. (Where applicable)
- Tighten suspension to factory specs.
- Tire rotate and balance. (Additional charge)
20,000-MILE SERVICE:
- Flush Transmission fluid. (Additional charge)
- Replace timing belt and auxiliary belt. (1992 960 = 1st time only)
30,000-MILE SERVICE:
- Adjust Valves. (Where applicable)
- Replace spark plugs.
- Replace air filter.
- Service PCV system.
- Flush manual transmission fluid. (Where applicable)
- Flush brake fluid.
- Flush coolant.
- Change rear axle fluid. (Where applicable)
- Clean and adjust throttle body. (Additional charge)
- Test battery and charging system.
- Pressure test cooling system.
- Inspect fuel and ignition components for needed repairs.
- Replace timing belt and auxiliary belt(s). (1992 960 after 70,000 miles, all 1993 960s)
40,000-MILE SERVICE:
- Replace timing belt and auxiliary belt. (1992 960 also need to upgrade with torsional camshaft dampener.)
50,000-MILE SERVICE:
- Replace timing belt and drive/auxiliary belt(s). (All red engines, 1993 850's.)
- Replace front engine seals. (Red engines)
60,000-MILE SERVICE:
- Replace fuel filter.
70,000-MILE SERVICE:
- Replace timing belt and auxiliary belt. (1995 and newer 960/S/V90's, 1994 and newer 850/S/C70's, 1992 960's 3rd belt.




