Volvo 850
Maintenance specs for 2 variants of the Volvo 850 — from 1993 to 1997.
1993–1997 Volvo 850
2.3L I5 Turbo (B5234T) · FWD
222 hp / 221 lb-ft
Transmission
Type4-Speed Automatic (AW40)
FluidDexron II/III ATF
Drain & fill3.5 qt
Full capacity8 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidVolvo Power Steering Fluid (1161529)
Capacity16 oz
Differentials
Front fluidShared with ATF
Fuel
Tank19 gal
TypePremium 91
Service Intervals
Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service52,500 mi
Coolant flush52,500 mi
Brake fluid24,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingbelt — replace at 70,000 mi
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
Drive belt70,000 mi
1993–1997 Volvo 850
2.4L I5 NA (B5254S) · FWD
168 hp / 162 lb-ft
Transmission
Type4-Speed Automatic (AW40)
FluidDexron II/III ATF
Drain & fill3.5 qt
Full capacity8 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidVolvo Power Steering Fluid (1161529)
Capacity16 oz
Differentials
Front fluidShared with ATF
Fuel
Tank19 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service52,500 mi
Coolant flush52,500 mi
Brake fluid24,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingbelt — replace at 70,000 mi
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
Drive belt70,000 mi