Section 01: ENGINE
PA1593
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EO-O Premium Plus (or VDS-4) diesel engine oil
is mandatory for use in all 2010 emission
compliant Volvo engines. These engines, which
can be identified by the presence of an exhaust
aftertreatment system using Selective Catalytic
Reduction (SCR), also require the use of Ultra
Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) fuel. EO-O Premium
Plus oils exceed the new API service category
CJ-4.
CAUTION
DO NOT add extra oil additives. Additives such
as break-in oils, top oils, graphitizers, and
friction-reducing liquids are not necessary and
can harm the engine.
1.3.3 Oil Change Intervals
The length of time an engine can operate before
an oil change depends on the quality oil used,
the type of fuel used, fuel consumption, engine
oil consumption, vehicle application, level of dust
in the air, and fuel consumption. The change
intervals given in this manual are maximum
intervals. If the vehicle is operating in heavy-duty
operation, dusty or off-road conditions, etc.,
reduce the intervals for more frequent oil
changes.
NOTE
Use the information in the table below to
determine the operating condition and usage
applicable to your vehicle.
Engine
Operating
Condition
Medium Heavy Severe
Total Fuel
Consumption
(mpg)
More
than 6
More
than 4.7
More
than 3.7
Total Fuel
Consumption
(L/100 KM)
Less than
39
Less
than 50
Less
than 64
Engine Oil and
Filter Change
Interval, miles
(km) – 41 U.S.
quarts (39L)
Oil capacity
35,000
(55 000)
25,000
(40 000)
15,000
(24 000)
NOTE: If idle time is greater than 25%, use the
next lower drain interval.
NOTE
Oil filters should always be changed when
changing the oil.
1.3.4 Oil Filters
There are three filters on the engine, one of
which is a bypass filter. This should be changed
at the same time as the full-flow filter(s).
CAUTION
Volvo branded oil filters are designed to
provide the proper level of filtration and
protection for Volvo engines. Filters that do
not meet the same stringent requirements
may void engine warranty.
FIGURE 4: D13F OIL FILTERS
1.3.5 Synthetic Lubrication
Synthetic oils are offered by some oil suppliers
as an alternative to the traditional, petroleum
based oils for engines. These oils may be used
in Volvo engines, provided they meet the quality
levels specified on the previous pages, that is:
both VDS-4 and EO-O Premium Plus.
The use of synthetic oils does not permit the
extension of the recommended oil change
intervals.
1.3.6 Oil Viscosity
The viscosity grade defines the thickness of the
oil. The oil must be thin enough at low
temperatures for easy cold starts and thick
enough to protect at high temperatures. An oil is
not fully defined until both the API quality
classification and the viscosity grade are
specified.
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