Engine Oil - Volvo XC60 Owner's Manual

09 Maintenance and specifications

Engine oil

09
Checking the engine oil
The oil level should be checked at regular inter-
vals, particularly during the period up to the
first scheduled maintenance service.
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See page 363 for oil specifications.
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Refer to the Warranty and Service Records
Information booklet for information on the
oil change intervals.
CAUTION
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Not checking the oil level regularly can
result in serious engine damage if the oil
level becomes too low.
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Oil that is lower than the specified qual-
ity can damage the engine.
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Volvo does not recommend the use of
oil additives.
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Always add oil of the same type and
viscosity as already used.
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Never fill oil above the MAX mark. This
could cause an increase in oil consump-
tion.
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Oil changes should be carried out by a
trained and qualified Volvo service tech-
nician.
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Checking and adding oil
Location of the filler cap and dipstick
Volvo recommends Castrol oil products
I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
NOTE
Before checking the oil:
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The car should be parked on a level sur-
face.
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If the engine is warm, wait for at least
10 – 15 minutes after the engine has
been switched off.
The oil level must be between the MIN and MAX
marks on the dipstick
Checking the oil
1. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a lint-
free rag.
2. Reinsert the dipstick, pull it out, and check
the oil level. The level must be between the
MIN and MAX marks.