🏷️ Basic Information
Identification
Make:
Volvo
Model:
850
Year:
1995
Codes
Chassis Code:
LS
Platform:
Volvo P80
👋 Introduction
Market Position
Target Audience:
DIY enthusiasts, independent repair shops, Volvo owners seeking self-sufficiency
Value Proposition:
Save money on repairs, empower owners with knowledge, comprehensive and detailed resource
Competitive Analysis
Advantage:
Completeness ('100 percents COMPLETE and INTACT'), detail ('every single detail'), accessibility (PDF format, instant download)
Key Features
Ease Of Use:
Easy to follow step-by-step instructions & pictures
Convenience:
Instant download, no shipping costs or waiting
Information Richness:
Hundreds of illustrations, technical data, diagrams, complete list of car parts (implied by scope)
📋 Manual Details
Coverage Areas
Primary Coverage:
Complete Service and Repair
Engine Coverage:
All engines
Model Coverage:
All models (sedan, wagon)
Page Count
Estimated Page Count:
Varies by specific manufacturer publication, but described as 'COMPLETE' and covering 'A-Z'
Manual Type
Type:
Workshop Repair Service Manual
Language
Language:
English
Format
Format:
PDF
📖 Manual Coverage
Systems Covered
Engine:
Engine overhaul and rebuilding, engine performance, timing belt replacement, serpentine belt routings, firing orders, exhaust, fuel system
Driveline:
Transmission removal and installation, transmission in-car servicing, U-joint and CV-joint service procedures, clutch
Brakes:
Brake system, brake servicing procedures
Suspension Steering:
Suspension, front end and alignment procedures and specifications, shocks, steering
Electrical:
Battery & charging systems, audio, lighting, electrical distribution, wiring, wiring diagrams, instrumentation & warning systems
Body Frame:
Body, frame & mounting, sunroof
Climate Control:
Climate control, air conditioning service and capacities
Procedures Included
General Repair:
Step-by-step instructions & pictures on all areas of repair, repair procedures A-Z
Diagnostics:
Trouble codes, troubleshooting and diagnostics, computer diagnostic trouble tree charts, computer diagnostic codes
Maintenance:
Factory maintenance schedules and charts
Technical Data:
Detailed illustrations, exploded diagrams, drawings and photos, complete torque specifications, vacuum diagrams
Technical Depth
Depth:
Comprehensive, detailed, A-Z coverage for all repair and service procedures
📊 Manual Specifications
File Format
Format:
PDF
Compatibility:
All Versions of Windows, Mac, iOS, BB, Android, etc.
Requirements:
PDF Reader
Print Quality
Printability:
Yes, printable pages
Illustration Quality:
Detailed illustrations, exploded diagrams, drawings and photos
Binding Type
Binding:
N/A (Digital Download)
Paper Type
Paper Type:
N/A (Digital Download)
⚙️ Engine Specifications
Primary Engine
Engine Type:
Inline-5 cylinder (B52xx series)
Performance
Displacement Options:
2.5 Liters (2435 cc) typically, but manual covers all engines
Cylinder Count:
5
Fuel System
Fuel Delivery:
Multi-point Fuel Injection (MPI)
Timing
Timing Mechanism:
Timing Belt (crucial maintenance item)
🔧 Transmission
Standard
Transmission Type Std:
5-speed Manual Transmission
Optional
Transmission Type Opt:
4-speed Automatic Transmission (AW50-42LE)
Features
Drive Layout:
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
📐 Dimensions
Exterior
Body Styles:
4-door Sedan, 5-door Station Wagon
Weights
Curb Weight Range:
Approx. 3100-3300 lbs (1400-1500 kg) depending on configuration
🛡️ Safety Features
Ratings
NHTSA Side Impact Rating:
5-star (for 1995 models)
Active Features
ABS:
Standard Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Passive Features
Airbags:
Driver and passenger front airbags
Seatbelts:
Inflatable Curtain Airbags (ICAS) for front occupants were an option/later feature, Side Impact Protection System (SIPS)
💡 Technology Features
Infotainment
Audio System:
Factory cassette and/or CD player with optional amplifier, premium sound systems available
Driver Assistance
Cruise Control:
Standard on most models
Traction Control:
Available as an option or on specific trims (TRACS)
🔧 Maintenance
Service Intervals
Timing Belt Replacement:
Typically every 50,000-70,000 miles or 5-7 years (refer to specific model year schedule in manual)
Oil Change Interval:
Typically every 5,000-7,500 miles or 6-12 months with synthetic oil
Fluid Specifications
Engine Oil Type:
API SG/SH/SJ, SAE 5W-30 or 5W-40 (depending on climate and specification; check manual for exact specs)
Coolant Type:
Volvo 1171257, G48 ethylene glycol coolant (blue/green)
Transmission Fluid Auto:
AW-1, JWS 3309, or equivalent (check manual for specific AW50-42LE)
Known Issues
Common Wear Items:
Ignition coils, fuel injectors, mass airflow sensor (MAF), ABS sensors, exhaust components, suspension bushings, timing belt failure if not replaced
Electrical Quirks:
Dashboard warning lights, HVAC blower motor resistor, ABS control module issues
📚 Vehicle History
Brand Heritage
Brand Focus:
Safety, durability, comfort, Scandinavian design
Model Evolution
Generation Introduction:
First generation Volvo 850 launched in 1991 (Europe) and 1993 (North America), representing a significant shift from traditional Volvo designs
Key Innovations:
Transverse inline-5 engine, front-wheel drive, delta-link rear suspension, integrated safety cage
Production
Production Years:
1991-1996
Manufacturing Locations:
Ghent, Belgium; Kalmar, Sweden; Uddevalla, Sweden
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Recognitions
Safety Awards:
Consistently recognized for safety, often achieving high ratings in crash tests for its era.