11 Specifications
Engine oil - adverse driving conditions
Related information
Engine oil - grade and volume (p. 408)
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Adverse driving conditions can lead to abnor-
mally high oil temperature or oil consumption.
Below are some examples of adverse driving
conditions.
Engine oil - general (p. 353)
Check the oil level (p. 354) more frequently for
long journeys:
towing a caravan or trailer
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in mountainous regions
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at high speeds
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in temperatures colder than -30 °C or
hotter than +40 °C.
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IMPORTANT
The above also apply to shorter driving dis-
tances at low temperatures.
In order to fulfil the requirements for the
engine's service intervals all engines are
filled with a specially adapted synthetic
engine oil at the factory. The choice of oil
has been made very carefully with regard
to service life, starting characteristics, fuel
consumption and environmental impact.
Choose a fully synthetic engine oil for adverse
driving conditions. It provides extra protection
for the engine.
Volvo recommends:
An approved engine oil must be used in
order that the recommended service inter-
vals can be applied. Only use a prescribed
grade of oil for both filling and oil change,
otherwise you will risk affecting service life,
starting characteristics, fuel consumption
and environmental impact.
Volvo Car Corporation disclaims all war-
ranty liability if engine oil of the prescribed
grade and viscosity is not used.
Volvo recommends that oil changes are
carried out at an authorised Volvo work-
shop.
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