Pressure Washing Engines (TJ21507)

WARNING: This page is about the S80 T-6, which is a different variant/trim than selected.

Publication date: 2009-09-30
Reference number: TJ21507

PRESSURE WASHING ENGINES

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): TJ 21507, Date of Issue: 09-30-2009

VOLVO:	ALL
Reference:	VIDA

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AFFECTED VEHICLES

Model	Type	Model year	Chassis range
ALL	ALL	ALL	ALL

DESCRIPTION

VCNA suggests that in general engines and engine compartments not be washed with high pressure water due to the following points:

Increased amount of electronic equipment installed in the compartment.
Run off water could be contaminated with toxic fluids if there are leaks present.

The components are protected from road water spray with various devices such as the lower splash shield and weather proof seals on the protective covers, but are not designed to prevent high pressure water from getting in.

The areas circled are very sensitive to direct water pressure and should be avoided.

Fig 1: Precaution - Sensitive To Direct Water Pressure (V8)

5 Cylinder

Fig 2: Precaution - Sensitive To Direct Water Pressure (5 Cylinder)

SI6

Fig 3: Precaution - Sensitive To Direct Water Pressure (SI6)

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