Fuel Requirements - Volvo S60 Owner's Manual

2007 Volvo S60
standards, some areas require the use of "oxygenated" fuel.
Volvo allows the use of the following "oxygenated" fuels; however, the octane ratings listed on this page
must still be met.
Alcohol - Ethanol: Fuels containing up to 10% ethanol by volume may be used. Ethanol may also be
referred to as Ethyl alcohol, or "Gasohol".
Ethers - MTBE: Fuels containing up to 15% MTBE may be used.
pg. 107 Starting and driving

Fuel requirements

Octane rating
Volvo engines are designed to achieve rated horsepower, torque, and fuel economy performance using
premium 91 octane fuel.
Volvo recommends premium for best performance, but using 87 octane or above will not affect engine
reliability.
In demanding driving conditions, such as operating the vehicle in hot weather, towing a trailer, or
driving for extended periods at higher altitudes than normal, it may be advisable to switch to higher
octane fuel (91 or higher) or to change gasoline brands to fully utilize your engine's capacity, and for the
smoothest possible operation.
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