Changing Engine Oil

Changing Oil and oil filter:

Oil and oil filter changes should be made at 7,500 mile (12,000 km) intervals.

Volvo does not recommend the use of oil additives.

Synthetic oil is not used when the oil is changed at the normal maintenance service intervals.

API Service Symbol:

- The API Service Symbol "donut" is divided into three parts:

- The top half describes the oil's performance level.

- The center identifies the oil's viscosity.

- The bottom half tells whether the oil has demonstrated energy-conserving properties in a standard test in comparison to a reference oil.