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Oil problem 140-160 1972

B18 and B20 engines get 7.91 US pints according to the Volvo green books. I always put in 3 3/4 quarts and then check after running the engine.

And you might have gotten an oil filter with a defective anti-drain back valve.





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Eric
Hi Performance Automotive Service (formerly OVO or Old Volvos Only)
Torrance, CA 90502
hiperformanceautoservice.com or oldvolvosonly.com






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New Oil problem [140-160][1972]
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