What oil does a Volvo take?

Engine oil

A5/B5 · 5W-30(2017–2019)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Fully synthetic oil of at least ACEA A5/B5 must be used; the handbook says SAE 5W-30 gives good fuel economy and protection (viscosity chart by temperature). For extreme driving conditions Volvo recommends VCC RBS0-2AE SAE 0W-20.

Engine oil

VCC RBS0-2AE · 0W-20(2017–2019)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Recommended for extreme driving conditions.

Oil capacity

6.2 quarts (5.9 liters)(MY2017 XC90)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

'The oil volume for the engine is 6.2 US qts (5.9 liters)' — filter not mentioned.

Oil capacity

5.9 quarts (5.6 liters)(MY2018-2019 (XC90, XC60, S60, XC40))

Manufacturer-publishedSource

'The oil volume for the engine is: Liter (approx.) 5.6 / US qts (approx.) 5.9' — filter not mentioned. Same figure in the 2018 XC90/XC60 and 2019 S60/XC90/XC40 handbooks.

Coolant

Volvo-recommended coolant (with corrosion inhibitor) mixed 50/50 with water

Manufacturer-publishedSource

The US handbooks name no coolant standard — only 'Coolant with corrosion inhibitor mixed with water (50/50 mix), see packaging' (2014-2016) / 'Volvo-recommended coolant diluted with 50% water' (2018-on). Do not mix coolant types. Capacity (S60 2016): 8.7 US qts (8.3 liters) for B5204T9/B4204T12; 9.4 US qts (8.9 liters) for B5254T12/B6304T4/B6304T5.

Brake fluid

DOT 4 · Volvo Original DOT 4 class 6 (ISO 4925 class 6)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

2014-2016 handbooks: DOT 4, boiling point >536 °F (>280 °C), system volume 0.63 US qts (0.6 liters). 2018 handbook: 'Volvo Original Dot 4 class 6 or equivalent'. Current (2027 XC90) handbook: Volvo Original or equivalent fluid that fulfils a combination of DOT 4, DOT 5.1 and ISO 4925 class 6.

Engine oil

A5/B5 · 5W-30(2015–2016)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Fully synthetic oil of at least ACEA A5/B5 must be used; the handbook says SAE 5W-30 gives good fuel economy and protection (viscosity chart by temperature). For extreme driving conditions Volvo recommends VCC RBS0-2AE SAE 0W-20 — 4-cylinder engines only.

Engine oil

VCC RBS0-2AE · 0W-20(2015–2016)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Recommended for extreme driving conditions (towing, mountains, high speed, very hot/cold). 4-cylinder Drive-E only — the same handbook says it must never be used in the 5- or 6-cylinder engines.

Oil change with filter

5.7 quarts (5.4 liters)(MY2015 S60 / XC70 (all 4-cyl.))

Manufacturer-publishedSource

'Volume (incl. filter)' — the 2015 handbooks' figure for all 4-cylinder engines.

Oil change with filter

6.2 quarts (5.9 liters)(MY2016 S60 / XC60 (4-cyl.))

Manufacturer-publishedSource

'Approx. volume (incl. filter)'.

Oil capacity

6.2 quarts (5.9 liters)(MY2016 XC90)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

XC90 handbook: 'The oil volume for the engine is 6.2 US qts (5.9 liters)' — does not say whether the filter is included.

Coolant

Volvo-recommended coolant (with corrosion inhibitor) mixed 50/50 with water

Manufacturer-publishedSource

The US handbooks name no coolant standard — only 'Coolant with corrosion inhibitor mixed with water (50/50 mix), see packaging' (2014-2016) / 'Volvo-recommended coolant diluted with 50% water' (2018-on). Do not mix coolant types. Capacity (S60 2016): 8.7 US qts (8.3 liters) for B5204T9/B4204T12; 9.4 US qts (8.9 liters) for B5254T12/B6304T4/B6304T5.

Brake fluid

DOT 4 · Volvo Original DOT 4 class 6 (ISO 4925 class 6)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

2014-2016 handbooks: DOT 4, boiling point >536 °F (>280 °C), system volume 0.63 US qts (0.6 liters). 2018 handbook: 'Volvo Original Dot 4 class 6 or equivalent'. Current (2027 XC90) handbook: Volvo Original or equivalent fluid that fulfils a combination of DOT 4, DOT 5.1 and ISO 4925 class 6.

Engine oil

VCC RBS0-2AE · 0W-20(2022–2022)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

'Engine oil of type VCC RBS0-2AE 0W-20 must be used.'

Engine oil

VCC C6SP · C6 · API SP · 0W-20(2023–2025)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

'Fully synthetic engine oil, at least 0W-20 C6 (API SP), must be used ... Volvo recommends: VCC C6SP SAE 0W-20.'

Oil change with filter

5.9 quarts (5.6 liters)(MY2022 XC90)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

'Engine oil volumes (including oil filter)': 5.6 l / 5.9 US qts.

Oil change with filter

6.45 quarts (6.1 liters)(MY2023-2025 XC90)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

'Volume (incl. oil filter): approx. 6.1 liter (6.45 US qt)'.

Coolant

Volvo-recommended coolant (with corrosion inhibitor) mixed 50/50 with water

Manufacturer-publishedSource

The US handbooks name no coolant standard — only 'Coolant with corrosion inhibitor mixed with water (50/50 mix), see packaging' (2014-2016) / 'Volvo-recommended coolant diluted with 50% water' (2018-on). Do not mix coolant types. Capacity (S60 2016): 8.7 US qts (8.3 liters) for B5204T9/B4204T12; 9.4 US qts (8.9 liters) for B5254T12/B6304T4/B6304T5.

Brake fluid

DOT 4 · Volvo Original DOT 4 class 6 (ISO 4925 class 6)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

2014-2016 handbooks: DOT 4, boiling point >536 °F (>280 °C), system volume 0.63 US qts (0.6 liters). 2018 handbook: 'Volvo Original Dot 4 class 6 or equivalent'. Current (2027 XC90) handbook: Volvo Original or equivalent fluid that fulfils a combination of DOT 4, DOT 5.1 and ISO 4925 class 6.

Engine oil

VCC C6SP · C6 · API SP · 0W-20(2026 on)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

'Fully synthetic engine oil, at least 0W-20 C6 (API SP), must be used ... Volvo recommends: VCC C6SP SAE 0W-20.'

Oil change with filter

6.45 quarts (6.1 liters)(XC90 MY2026-2027)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

'Volume (incl. oil filter): approx. 6.1 liter (6.45 US qt)'.

Coolant

Volvo-recommended coolant (with corrosion inhibitor) mixed 50/50 with water

Manufacturer-publishedSource

The US handbooks name no coolant standard — only 'Coolant with corrosion inhibitor mixed with water (50/50 mix), see packaging' (2014-2016) / 'Volvo-recommended coolant diluted with 50% water' (2018-on). Do not mix coolant types. Capacity (S60 2016): 8.7 US qts (8.3 liters) for B5204T9/B4204T12; 9.4 US qts (8.9 liters) for B5254T12/B6304T4/B6304T5.

Brake fluid

DOT 4 · Volvo Original DOT 4 class 6 (ISO 4925 class 6)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

2014-2016 handbooks: DOT 4, boiling point >536 °F (>280 °C), system volume 0.63 US qts (0.6 liters). 2018 handbook: 'Volvo Original Dot 4 class 6 or equivalent'. Current (2027 XC90) handbook: Volvo Original or equivalent fluid that fulfils a combination of DOT 4, DOT 5.1 and ISO 4925 class 6.

Engine oil

VCC RBS0-2AE · 0W-20(2020–2021)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

'Engine oil of type VCC RBS0-2AE 0W-20 must be used.' From MY2020 this is the prescribed grade, not just the extreme-conditions option.

Oil change with filter

5.9 quarts (5.6 liters)(MY2021 XC90)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

'Engine oil volumes (including oil filter)': Liter (approx) 5.6, US qts (approx) 5.9.

Oil capacity

5.9 quarts (5.6 liters)(MY2020 XC90)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

'The oil volume for the engine is' 5.6 l / 5.9 US qts — the 2020 page does not say whether the filter is included.

Coolant

Volvo-recommended coolant (with corrosion inhibitor) mixed 50/50 with water

Manufacturer-publishedSource

The US handbooks name no coolant standard — only 'Coolant with corrosion inhibitor mixed with water (50/50 mix), see packaging' (2014-2016) / 'Volvo-recommended coolant diluted with 50% water' (2018-on). Do not mix coolant types. Capacity (S60 2016): 8.7 US qts (8.3 liters) for B5204T9/B4204T12; 9.4 US qts (8.9 liters) for B5254T12/B6304T4/B6304T5.

Brake fluid

DOT 4 · Volvo Original DOT 4 class 6 (ISO 4925 class 6)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

2014-2016 handbooks: DOT 4, boiling point >536 °F (>280 °C), system volume 0.63 US qts (0.6 liters). 2018 handbook: 'Volvo Original Dot 4 class 6 or equivalent'. Current (2027 XC90) handbook: Volvo Original or equivalent fluid that fulfils a combination of DOT 4, DOT 5.1 and ISO 4925 class 6.

Engine oil

A5/B5 · 5W-30(2015–2016)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Fully synthetic oil of at least ACEA A5/B5 must be used; the handbook says SAE 5W-30 gives good fuel economy and protection (viscosity chart by temperature). For extreme driving conditions: SAE 0W-30 meeting ACEA A5/B5. The handbook warns that VCC RBS0-2AE 0W-20 must NEVER be used in 5- or 6-cylinder engines.

Engine oil

A5/B5 · 5W-30(2013–2014)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

S60 2014 table: T5 (B5254T14) ACEA A5/B5, SAE 5W-30, approx 5.5 l incl. filter. That page carries the international table, so treat as indicative for US cars.

Oil change with filter

5.8 quarts (5.5 liters)(S60 / XC60 MY2015-2016 (5-cyl., B5254T12))

Manufacturer-publishedSource

'Volume (incl. filter)' 5.8 US qts (5.5 liters).

Coolant

Volvo-recommended coolant (with corrosion inhibitor) mixed 50/50 with water

Manufacturer-publishedSource

The US handbooks name no coolant standard — only 'Coolant with corrosion inhibitor mixed with water (50/50 mix), see packaging' (2014-2016) / 'Volvo-recommended coolant diluted with 50% water' (2018-on). Do not mix coolant types. Capacity (S60 2016): 8.7 US qts (8.3 liters) for B5204T9/B4204T12; 9.4 US qts (8.9 liters) for B5254T12/B6304T4/B6304T5.

Brake fluid

DOT 4 · Volvo Original DOT 4 class 6 (ISO 4925 class 6)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

2014-2016 handbooks: DOT 4, boiling point >536 °F (>280 °C), system volume 0.63 US qts (0.6 liters). 2018 handbook: 'Volvo Original Dot 4 class 6 or equivalent'. Current (2027 XC90) handbook: Volvo Original or equivalent fluid that fulfils a combination of DOT 4, DOT 5.1 and ISO 4925 class 6.

Electric — no engine oil to change.

Brake fluid

DOT 4 · Volvo Original or equivalent brake fluid that fulfills a combination of DOT 4, DOT 5.1 and ISO 4925 class 6

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Prescribed grade as printed: 'Volvo Original or equivalent brake fluid that fulfills a combination of the DOT 4, 5.1 and ISO 4925 class 6 classifications.' Volvo recommends an authorized workshop changes it.

Electric — no engine oil to change.

Brake fluid

DOT 4 · Volvo Original or equivalent brake fluid that fulfills a combination of DOT 4, DOT 5.1 and ISO 4925 class 6

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Prescribed grade as printed: 'Volvo Original or equivalent brake fluid that fulfills a combination of the DOT 4, 5.1 and ISO 4925 class 6 classifications.' Volvo recommends an authorized workshop changes it.

Electric — no engine oil to change.

Brake fluid

DOT 4 · Volvo Original or equivalent brake fluid that fulfills a combination of DOT 4, DOT 5.1 and ISO 4925 class 6

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Prescribed grade as printed: 'Volvo Original or equivalent brake fluid that fulfills a combination of the DOT 4, 5.1 and ISO 4925 class 6 classifications.' Volvo recommends an authorized workshop changes it.

Electric — no engine oil to change.

Brake fluid

DOT 4 · Volvo Original or equivalent brake fluid that fulfills a combination of DOT 4, DOT 5.1 and ISO 4925 class 6

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Prescribed grade as printed: 'Volvo Original or equivalent brake fluid that fulfills a combination of the DOT 4, 5.1 and ISO 4925 class 6 classifications.' Volvo recommends an authorized workshop changes it.

Electric — no engine oil to change.

Brake fluid

DOT 4 · Volvo Original or equivalent brake fluid that fulfills a combination of DOT 4, DOT 5.1 and ISO 4925 class 6

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Prescribed grade as printed: 'Volvo Original or equivalent brake fluid that fulfills a combination of the DOT 4, 5.1 and ISO 4925 class 6 classifications.' Volvo recommends an authorized workshop changes it.

Engine oil

A5/B5 · 5W-30(2015–2016)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

Fully synthetic oil of at least ACEA A5/B5 must be used; the handbook says SAE 5W-30 gives good fuel economy and protection (viscosity chart by temperature). For extreme driving conditions: SAE 0W-30 meeting ACEA A5/B5. VCC RBS0-2AE 0W-20 must NEVER be used in 6-cylinder engines.

Engine oil

A5/B5 · 0W-30(2013–2014)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

S60 2014 table: T6 (B6304T4) ACEA A5/B5, SAE 0W-30, approx 6.8 l incl. filter. International table on the US path — indicative for US cars.

Oil change with filter

7.18 quarts (6.8 liters)(3.0T B6304T4 / 3.2 B6324S4/S5)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

'Volume (incl. filter)' 7.18 US qts (6.8 liters) — S60 2015/2016, XC60 2016 (6-cyl.), XC70 2015 (3.2 and 3.0T).

Coolant

Volvo-recommended coolant (with corrosion inhibitor) mixed 50/50 with water

Manufacturer-publishedSource

The US handbooks name no coolant standard — only 'Coolant with corrosion inhibitor mixed with water (50/50 mix), see packaging' (2014-2016) / 'Volvo-recommended coolant diluted with 50% water' (2018-on). Do not mix coolant types. Capacity (S60 2016): 8.7 US qts (8.3 liters) for B5204T9/B4204T12; 9.4 US qts (8.9 liters) for B5254T12/B6304T4/B6304T5.

Brake fluid

DOT 4 · Volvo Original DOT 4 class 6 (ISO 4925 class 6)

Manufacturer-publishedSource

2014-2016 handbooks: DOT 4, boiling point >536 °F (>280 °C), system volume 0.63 US qts (0.6 liters). 2018 handbook: 'Volvo Original Dot 4 class 6 or equivalent'. Current (2027 XC90) handbook: Volvo Original or equivalent fluid that fulfils a combination of DOT 4, DOT 5.1 and ISO 4925 class 6.