Engine Oil - Volvo XC90 Owner's Manual

09 Maintenance and servicing

Engine oil

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Oil specifications
Full synthetic engine oil meeting the minimum
ACEA A5/B5 must be used. Lower quality oils
may not offer the same fuel economy, engine
performance, or engine protection.
Refer to the Warranty and Service Records
information booklet for information on oil
change intervals and oil type requirements.
NOTE
This vehicle comes from the factory with
synthetic oil.
Oil additives must not be used.
Oil viscosity
Incorrect viscosity oil can shorten engine life
under normal use. SAE 5W-30 will provide
good fuel economy and engine protection.
See the viscosity chart.
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Viscosity chart
Extreme engine operation
SAE 0W-30 oil meeting ACEA A5/B5 require-
ments is recommended for driving in areas
with sustained low temperatures.
NOTE
Volvo uses different systems to indicate a
low oil level or pressure. Some models
have an oil pressure sensor, in which case
a warning symbol (see page 60) is used to
indicate low oil pressure. Other models
have an oil level sensor, in which case the
driver is alerted by the warning symbol in
the center of the instrument panel and a
text in the information display. Some mod-
els use both systems. Contact a trained
and qualified Volvo service technician for
more information.
Changing engine oil and oil filter
See page 290 for oil volumes. Refer to the
Warranty and Service Records Information
booklet for information on the oil change
intervals.
NOTE
Volvo does not recommend the use of oil
additives.
Checking and adding oil
Location of dipstick (1) and oil filler cap (2)
The oil level should be checked at regular
intervals, particularly during the period up to
the first scheduled maintenance service.