oil additives VOLVO XC90 2015 Owners Manual

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
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Engine oil
The correct oil must be used for the stated oil change (service) intervals to apply.
Volvo recommends:
CAUTION
• Not checking the oil level regularly can result in serious engine damage if the oillevel becomes too low.
• Oil that is lower than the specified qualitycan damage the engine.
• Volvo does not recommend the use of oiladditives.
• Always add oil of the same type and vis-cosity as already used.
• Oil changes should be carried out by atrained and qualified Volvo service techni-cian.
• Using oil of higher than the specifiedquality is permitted and may be neces-sary for demanding driving.
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Also, refer to the Warranty and Service Records information booklet for information on oil changeintervals and oil specifications.
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Engine oil specifications and volume
Full synthetic engine oil meeting the minimum ACEA A5/B5 must be used. Lower quality oilsmay not offer the same fuel economy, engineperformance, or engine protection.
Volvo recommends:
Refer to the warranty and Service Records infor- mation booklet for information on oil changeintervals and oil type requirements.
NOTE
This vehicle comes from the factory with syn- thetic oil.
Oil additives must not be used.
Oil viscosityIncorrect viscosity oil can shorten engine life under normal use. SAE 5W-30 will provide goodfuel economy and engine protection. See the vis-cosity chart.
Viscosity chart
Extreme engine operationVolvo oil VCC RBS0-2AE/SAE 0W20 is recom- mended for extreme driving conditions.
Oil volumeThe oil volume for the T6 AWD engine is: 5.7 US qts (5.4 liters).
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Fuel tank volume
The fuel tank's volume is shown below.
The fuel tank's refillable volume is approx. 18.8 US gallons (71 liters).
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