Volvo 164 Owner's Manual - page 41
SERVICING
LUBRICATION
Chassis maintenance
To simplify maintenance of your Volvo, the
vehicle has been equipped with ball joints,
steering rods and propeller shafts of such
a construction that they do not require re-
gular lubrication. This has been possible
due to the fact that points normally requiring
l ubrication have been packed with very
durable grease at the factory and then care-
fully sealed, this obviating the need for
subsequent lubrication.
But, to ensure that these parts are func-
tioning properly, seals and rubber sleeves
should be well-checked every 10000 km
(6000 miles), suitably during the 10 000 km
(6000 miles) inspection.
Oil
should be changed or the oil level
checked after every 10 000 km (6000 miles)
i n accordance with the lubricating chart at
the end of the book. The measures taken
i n this inspection are also to be found in
the lubricating chart.
Always use only first-class lubricants of a
well-known
make. The right lubricants in
the right quantity at the right time will in-
crease both the lifetime and the reliability
of your car.
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1 Body lubrication
I n order to avoid rattle and unnecessary
wear, the body should be lubricated once
a year. The hinges on the bonnet, doors
and luggage compartment lid as well as
door stops should be lubricated every
1 0 000 km (6000 miles*). Moreover, during
the winter months the locks on the doors
and luggage compartment lid should be
given some anti-freeze to prevent them
from freezing up.
* Included in the 10 000 km (6000 miles) inspection.