01 Service and Maintenance
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Engine Oil
01
Oil specifications
Engine oil must meet the minimum ILSAC
specification GF-4, API SL, or ACEA A1/B1.
Lower quality oils may not offer the same fuel
economy, engine performance, or engine
protection.
Volvo recommends Castrol.
Depending on your driving habits, premium or
synthetic oils may provide superior fuel econ-
omy and engine protection. Consult your Vol-
vo retailer for recommendations on premium
or synthetic oils.
Oil additives must not be used.
Synthetic oil is not used when the oil is
changed at the normal maintenance services.
This oil is only used at customer request, at
additional charge. Please consult your
Volvo retailer.
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 viscosity chart.
Viscosity chart
Extreme engine operation
Synthetic oils meeting SAE 0W-30 or 0W-40
and complying with oil quality requirements
are recommended for driving in areas of sus-
tained temperature extremes (hot or cold),
when towing a trailer over long distances, and
for prolonged driving in mountainous areas.
American Petroleum Institute (API)
symbol
The API Service Symbol "donut" is divided
into three parts:
• The upper section describes the oil's per-
formance level.
• The center identifies the oil's viscosity.
• The lower section indicates whether the oil
has demonstrated energy-conserving
properties in a standard test in comparison
to a reference oil.
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