64 Oil System
Oil Change Intervals, Volvo D12 Engine
For the D12 engine, there are three
columns of different oil change intervals
depending on what application the vehicle
is used in. Always use the correct oil qual-
ity for your application and distance driven.
For example, in longhaul transport, oil
changes can be done every 25,000 miles
(40,000 km) if the oil quality meets or
exceeds both API CH-4 a
nd VDS-2 qual-
ity standards. If the oil does not meet
these requirements, oil change intervals
must be 19,000 miles (30,000 km).
Volvo Trucks North America, Inc. does not
issue a list of approved oils and oil compa-
nies for standard oil that is defined by the
API classifications. For oils that meet both
API CH-4 and VDS-2, which are required
for model year 2000 and 2001 Volvo en-
gines, there is a list that is periodically
updated. For the complete list, see your
Volvo Truck dealer. The list is contained in
the Technical Service Information binders;
refer to TSI 175–001, “
Oil and Filter
Change Intervals.”
Depending on the seasonal temperature
changes, select the correct viscosity of the
oil. See page 67 for more information over
oil viscosity.
Engines meeting the 2000 and 2001 emissions requirements operate under higher soot
loading conditions than previous engines. This has lead Volvo to require an oil that meets
both API CH-4 a
nd VDS-2 quality standards for model year 2000 and 2001 Volvo engines.
First oil change should be done at max. 6,000 miles (10,000 km).
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