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Lubrication Specifications

LUBRICATION SPECIFICATIONS

Material Condition Specification
Engine Oil (1) Ambient Temperature Less Than -20°F (-30°C) To 70°F (20°C) SAE 5W-30
Engine Oil (1) Ambient Temperature Less Than -20°F (-30°C) To Over 100°F (38°C) SAE 5W-40
Engine Oil (1) Ambient Temperature Above - 4°F (-20°C) To Over 100°F (38°C) SAE 10W-30
Engine Oil (1) Ambient Temperature Above -10°F (-23°C) To Over 100°F (38°C) SAE 15W-60
Engine Coolant All Volvo Genuine Coolant 50/50 Mixture Distilled Water Ethylene Glycol
Brake Fluid All DOT 4
Automatic Tramsmission Fluid All ATF DEXRON IIE/III Mercon
Rear Axle Oil All API GL-5 SAE 80W-90
Power Steering Fluid All ATF F,G
A/C Refrigerant All R-134a
(1) Volvo recommends the use of energy-conserving oils, meeting API specifications SG, SG/CD, SH or Energy Conserving (EC) II