Oils And Fluids - Volvo XC90 Owner's Manual

Maintenance and service

Oils and fluids

Checking and changing the
engine oil and oil filter
The Service and Warranty Booklet specifies
suitable intervals for changing the oil and oil
filter. Shorter intervals are recommended if
driving in adverse conditions. See page 160.
Check the level of engine oil and change the
oil regularly.
Checking the oil level in a new car is
especially important before the first
scheduled oil change. The Service and
Warranty Booklet specifies the odometer
readings for oil changes.
Volvo recommends checking the oil level
every 2500 km. The most accurate measure-
ments are made on a cold engine before
starting. The measurement will be inaccurate
if taken immediately after the engine is
switched off. The dipstick will indicate that
the level is too low because the oil has not
had time to flow down into the oil sump.
See the recommended oil grade, viscosity
and capacities on page 227.
NSQ
The oil level must be within the area marked
on the dipstick
Important!
Always use oil of the recommended
grade and correct viscosity.
Never use oil additives. These can
damage the engine. If the system is
topped up with a different oil, contact the
nearest authorised Volvo workshop for
servicing.
Checking the oil in a cold engine:
– Wipe the dipstick clean before checking
the level.
– Check the oil level using the dipstick. The
oil level must be between the MIN and
MAX marks.
– If the level is close to the MIN mark, start
by topping up with 0.5 litres of oil. Top up
until the oil level is nearer the MAX than
the MIN mark on the dipstick. See page
227 for volumes.
Checking the oil in a warm engine:
– Park the car on a level surface, switch off
the engine and wait 10-15 minutes to
allow the oil time to run back to the sump.
– Wipe the dipstick clean before checking
the level.
– Check the oil level using the dipstick. The
oil level must be between the MIN and
MAX marks.
– If the level is close to the MIN mark, start
by topping up with 0.5 litres of oil. Top up
until the oil level is nearer the MAX than
the MIN mark on the dipstick. See page
227 for volumes.
Important!
Never fill above the MAX mark. Oil
consumption may increase if too much oil
is poured into the engine.
WARNING!
Do not spill oil onto the hot exhaust
manifold due to the risk of fire.