Volvo 960 1991-1997 Maintenance Plans
This schedule shows key service items and indicative intervals. Actual intervals depend on driving conditions, exact engine specification and manufacturer recommendations. For full details of all operations, sub-tasks and technical specifications, see our technical manuals.
2.9 Petrol (B6304FS/GS)
Additional operations (specific intervals)
- Renew the timing belt every 120,000 km/96 months
- Check the exhaust system first check at 60,000 km/48 months; then every 15,000 km/12 months
- Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months; every 12 months in mountainous or high humidity regions
Service intervals · 2.9 Petrol (B6304FS/GS) · Maintenance system (Europe; Oceania; Russia)
| Task | Every 15,000 km/12 months | Every 30,000 km/24 months | Every 45,000 km/36 months | Every 60,000 km/48 months | Every 75,000 km/60 months | Every 90,000 km/72 months | Every 105,000 km/84 months | Every 120,000 km/96 months |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||||||||
| Renew the engine oil | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Renew the oil filter | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Check for oil leaks | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Renew the air filter | ○ | ○ | ○ | ● | ○ | ○ | ○ | ● |
| Renew the spark plugs | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Transmission | ||||||||
| Manual transmission: check for leaks | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Brakes | ||||||||
| Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary | ● | ○ | ● | ○ | ● | ○ | ● | ○ |
| Check the brake pad and lining thickness | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Suspension, wheels and tyres | ||||||||
| Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Suspension: check for damage and wear | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Exterior | ||||||||
| Check the windscreen wipers and washing system | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Check the body for corrosion and damage | ○ | ● | ○ | ● | ○ | ● | ○ | ● |
