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good fuel economy and engine protection.
See the viscosity chart.
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.
Volvo recommends:
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Viscosity chart
Extreme engine operation
SAE 0W-30 oil meeting ACEA A5/B5 require-
ments is recommended for extreme driving
conditions.
Refer to the warranty and Service Records
information booklet for information on oil
change intervals and oil type requirements.
CAUTION
4-cylinder engines only: Volvo oil VCC
RBS0-2AE/SAE 0W20 is recommended for
extreme driving conditions.
NOTE
This vehicle comes from the factory with
synthetic oil.
This oil must never be used in 5- or 6-cyl-
inder engines.
Oil additives must not be used.
Related information
Oil volume (p. 378)
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Oil viscosity
Incorrect viscosity oil can shorten engine life
under normal use. SAE 5W-30 will provide
Engine compartment – engine oil (p. 330)
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