Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1984 245.
The 1984 Volvo 245 takes 3.5 qt of 15W-40 engine oil.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 3.5 qt of 15W-40 / 10W-40 / 10W-30 API SL engine oil, 80W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 4 brake fluid.
| Brake Fluid | DOT 4 |
| Differential Gear Oil | 80W-90 · GL-5 |
| Differential Gear Oil Capacity | 3 Pints |
| Engine Coolant | ETHYLENE GLYCOL |
| Engine Oil | 15W-40 · API · 10W-40 · 10W-30 · 5W-30 |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 3.5 qt |
| Engine Oil | 15W-40 · API · 10W-40 · 10W-30 · 5W-30 |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 3.5 qt |
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3.5 qt of ABOVE 10 degrees F: 15W-40 API SL OR GREATER, ABOVE -13 degrees F: 10W-40 API SL OR GREATER, -13 degrees F TO 104 degrees F: 10W-30 API SL OR GREATER, BELOW 32 degrees F: 5W-30 API SL OR GREATER, per the factory manual.