Volvo 240 Owner's Manual page 82

Volvo 1990 240 Model
pg. 62 Engine Oil, 5,000-mile (8,000-km) oil/oil filter change interval
Oil quality
According to API SG or alternatively API SF.
Oils with designations SO/CD, SF/CC and SF/CD comply with these requirements.
Volvo recommends the use of energy-conserving oils. Look for the API label. Synthetic or
semisynthetic oils may be used if their specifications comply with the oil quality requirements.
Volvo does not recommend oil additives, as they can adversely affect the engine.
Changing oil and oil filter
Oil and oil filter are first changed at the 600-1,200 mile (1,000-2,000 km) service. Thereafter, changes
should be made as specified by this table:
Capacity
Including oil filter: 4.0 US qts = 3.85 litres
Check oil level when filling fuel.
SAE 15W/40 is recommended for use in driving conditions that raise oil temperature and increase oil
consumption (i.e., mountain driving, trailer towing).
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Viscosity (stable ambient temperatures):