oil additives VOLVO XC90 T8 2017 Owner´s Manual

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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
536
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.
Also, refer to the Warranty and Service Records information booklet for information on oil changeintervals and oil specifications.
Related information
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Checking and refilling engine oil (p. 536)
• Engine oil specifications and volume(p. 562)
Checking and refilling engine oil The oil level is checked electronically.
Oil filler cap 6
It may be necessary to top up engine oil between regularly scheduled services. No action is necessary until a message is dis- played in the instrument panel.
WARNING
If this symbol and Engine oil level
Service required are displayed,
have the vehicle checked by a trained and qualified Volvo service
technician. The oil level may be too high. Do not allow oil to spill onto or come into con- tact with hot exhaust pipe surfaces.
CAUTION
If this symbol and Engine oil level
low Add "....." (an amount of oil) are
displayed, add the amount of oil indicated.
Checking the oil levelThe oil level can be checked in the center display when theengine is not running. From the center display's Home view, swipe the screenfrom right to left to open App
view. Tap
Car status and then tap Status to
show the oil level.
Oil level graphic in the center display
6 Models with an electronic oil level sensor do not have a dipstick.

SPECIFICATIONS
562
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 operation
Volvo oil VCC RBS0-2AE/SAE 0W20 is recom- mended for extreme driving conditions.
Oil volumeThe oil volume for the engine is: 6.2 US qts (5.9 liters).
Related information
• Checking and refilling engine oil (p. 536)
Fuel tank volume
The fuel tank's volume is shown below.
The fuel tank's refillable volume is approx. 13.2 US gallons (50 liters).
Related information
• Octane rating (p. 379)
• Opening/closing the fuel filler door (p. 380)