Engine Oil - Volvo S40 Owner's Manual

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Engine oil

Adverse driving conditions
Check the oil level more frequently for long
journeys:
• towing a caravan or trailer.
• in mountainous regions.
• at high speeds.
• In temperatures colder than –30 °C or
hotter than +40 °C.
Also check the oil level more often if the car
is often driven short distances (less than
10 km) when temperatures are low (below
+5 °C).
This can produce abnormally high oil temper-
ature or oil consumption.
Choose a fully synthetic engine oil for
adverse driving conditions. It provides extra
protection for the engine.
Volvo recommends
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IMPORTANT!
Always use the prescribed oil grade and
viscosity.
If an oil other than that prescribed has
been used, contact the local authorised
Volvo workshop immediately for service.
Do not use oil additives. These can
damage the engine.
oil products.
Viscosity chart