Volvo 2006 S60 Owner's Manual - Electrical System

2006 Volvo S60 

Electrical system

12-volt system with voltage controlled generator. Single wire system in which the chassis and engine 

block are used as conductors, grounded on the chassis.

Battery 

Voltage 

12 V

Cold start capacity (CCA) 

600 A

Reserve capacity (RC) 

115 min

If you must replace your battery, be sure to replace it with a battery of the same cold start capacity and 

reserve capacity as the original (See the decal on the battery).

Generator max. current 

140 A

Starter motor, power 

1.4 kW

Spark plugs

P/N272313-8 or equivalent

- Gap 

0.028- 0.032 in. 0.7-0.8 mm 

- Tightening torque 

22 ft. lbs. (30 Nm)

- Firing order 

1-2-4-5-3

WARNING! 

The distributor ignition system operates at very high voltages. Special safety precautions must be 

followed to prevent injury. Always turn the ignition off when:

-Replacing distributor ignition components e.g. plugs, coil, etc. 

-Do not touch any part of the distributor ignition system while the engine is running. This may result 

in unintended movements and body injury. 

pg. 174 Specifications 

Engine specifications

B5244T5 

B5254T2 

B5254T4 

Output (kW/rps) 

191/92

154/83

220/92*

(hp/rpm) 

257/5500

208/5000

300/5500*

Torque (Nm/rps) 

330/42-87

320/25-75

400/31-95**

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