SPECIFICATIONS
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Engine oil specifications and
volume
Full synthetic engine oil meeting the minimum
ACEA A5/B5 must be used. Lower quality oils
may not offer the same fuel economy, engine
performance, or engine protection.
Volvo recommends:
Refer to the warranty and Service Records infor-
mation booklet for information on oil change
intervals and oil type requirements.
NOTE
This vehicle comes from the factory with syn-
thetic oil.
Oil additives must not be used.
Oil viscosity
Incorrect viscosity oil can shorten engine life
under normal use. SAE 5W-30 will provide good
fuel economy and engine protection. See the vis-
cosity chart.
Viscosity chart
Extreme engine operation
Volvo oil VCC RBS0-2AE/SAE 0W20 is recom-
mended for extreme driving conditions.
Oil volume
The oil volume for the engine is:
6.2 US qts (5.9 liters).
Related information
•
Checking and refilling engine oil (p. 494)
Fuel tank volume
The fuel tank's volume is shown below.
The fuel tank's refillable volume is approx. 13.2
US gallons (50 liters).
Related information
•
Octane rating (p. 354)
•
Opening/closing the fuel filler door (p. 355)
