Engine compartment – engine oil
The correct oil must be used for the stated oil change (service) intervals to apply.
The oil level on 4-cylinder engines is checked electronically and is checked using a dipstick on 5- and 6-cylinder engines.
Checking the engine oil (5- and 6-cylinder engines)
The oil level should be checked at regular intervals, particularly during the period up to the first scheduled maintenance service.
- See Oil specifications for oil specifications.
- Also, refer to the Warranty and Service Records information booklet for information on oil change intervals and oil specifications.
Important
- Not checking the oil level regularly can result in serious engine damage if the oil level becomes too low.
- Oil that is lower than the specified quality can damage the engine.
- Volvo does not recommend the use of oil additives.
- Always add oil of the same type and viscosity as already used.
- Never fill oil above the MAX mark. This could cause an increase in oil consumption.
- Oil changes should be carried out by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
Checking and adding oil
Note
Before checking the oil:
- The car should be parked on a level surface.
- If the engine is warm, wait for at least 10 – 15 minutes after the engine has been switched off.
Checking the oil
Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a lint-free rag.
Reinsert the dipstick, pull it out, and check the oil level. The level must be between the MIN and MAX marks.
Add oil if necessary. If the level is close to the MIN mark, add approximately 0.5 US quarts (0.5 liters) of oil.
Recheck the level and add more oil if necessary until the level is near the MAX mark.
Warning
Do not allow oil to spill onto or come into contact with hot exhaust pipe surfaces.
Electronic oil level sensor (4-cylinder engines only)
No action is necessary until a message is displayed, see the following illustration.
Message
Oil level
The oil level can be checked when the engine is not running by scrolling to the oil level sensor using the thumb wheel on the left steering wheel lever.
Important
- If Oil service required is displayed, the oil level may be too high. Take the vehicle to an authorized Volvo workshop as soon as possible.
- If the oil level sensor indicates that the level is too low, using the correct oil, top up with the amount of oil indicated as soon as possible, see oil specifications .
Warning
Do not allow oil to spill onto or come into contact with hot exhaust pipe surfaces.
Electronically checking the oil level
The oil level should be checked at regular intervals, particularly during the period up to the first scheduled maintenance service.
To check the oil level:
Activate ignition mode II, see Ignition modes.
Turn the thumb wheel on the left steering wheel lever until Oil level is displayed.
The oil level will be displayed.
Note
- The system cannot detect changes in the oil level immediately. The vehicle must be driven approximately 20 miles (30 km) or have been parked on level ground with the engine off for 5 minutes before the oil level reading will be correct.
- If the necessary conditions are not met for checking the oil level electronically (time interval after the engine was switched off, if the vehicle is parked on an incline, etc.), No values available will be displayed. This does not indicate a problem with the oil level sensor.