2011 VOLVO V60 oil capacities

08 Maintenance and service
Engine compartment
08
308
When driving under adverse conditions, see
page 350.
IMPORTANT
In order to fulfil the requirements for the
engine's service intervals all engines are
filled with a specially adapted synthetic
engine oil at the factory. The choice of oil
has been made very carefully with regard to
service life, starting characteristics, fuel
consumption and environmental impact.
An approved engine oil must be used in
order that the recommended service inter-
vals can be applied. Only use a prescribed
grade of oil for both filling and oil change,
otherwise you will risk affecting service life,
starting characteristics, fuel consumption
and environmental impact.
Volvo Car Corporation disclaims all war-
ranty liability if engine oil of the prescribed
grade and viscosity is not used.
Volvo uses different systems for warning of
low/high oil level or low/high oil pressure. Cer-
tain variants have an oil pressure sensor, and
then the lamp for oil pressure is used. Other
variants have an oil level sensor, and then the
driver is informed via the warning symbol in the
centre of the instrument unit as well as by dis-play texts. Certain models have both variants.
Contact a Volvo dealer for more information.
Change the engine oil in accordance with the
intervals specified in the Service and Warranty
Booklet.
Using oil of a higher than specified grade is
permitted. If the car is driven in adverse con-
ditions, Volvo recommends using an oil of a
higher grade than that specified on the decal,
see page 351.
For capacities, see page 351 and onwards.
Engine with oil dipstick2
G021734
Dipstick and filler pipe.
Checking the oil level in a new car is especially
important before the first scheduled oil change.Volvo recommends checking the oil level every
2 500 km. The most accurate measurements
are made on a cold engine before starting. The
measurement will be inaccurate if taken imme-
diately after the engine is switched off. The
dipstick will indicate that the level is too low
because the oil has not had time to flow down
into the oil sump.
G021737
The oil level must be between the MIN and MAX
marks.
Measurement and filling if required1. Ensure that the car is level. After switching
off the engine it is important to wait
5 minutes to allow the oil time to run back
to the sump.
2. Pull up and wipe the dipstick.
2Only applies to petrol and 4-cyl. diesel.
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Engine compartment
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NOTE
The oil level is only detected by the system
during driving. The system cannot directly
detect changes when the oil is filled or
drained. The car must be driven
about 30 km before the oil level display is
correct.
WARNING
Do not fill more oil if filling level (3) or (4)
appears as shown in the illustration below.
The level must never be above MAX or
below MIN, as this could lead to engine
damage.
WARNING
Do not spill oil onto the hot exhaust manifold
due to the risk of fire.
Measuring the oil levelIf the oil level needs to be checked then it
should be carried out in accordance with the
sequence below.
1.
Activate key position II, see page 81.
2. Rotate the thumbwheel on the left-hand
stalk switch to position
Engine oil level
Wait....> You will then see information displayed
about the engine oil level.
The figures 1-4 represent filling level. Do not fill
more oil if filling level (3) or (4) is shown. Recom-
mended filling level is 4.
Coolant
Checking the level and topping up
When topping up the coolant, follow the
instructions on the packaging. It is important
that the mixture of coolant concentrate and
water is correct for the prevailing weather con-
ditions. Never top up with water only. The risk
of freezing increases with both too little and too
much coolant concentrate. For capacities, see
page 352.
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10 Alphabetical Index
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379
Emergency equipment
warning triangle.................................. 296
Emergency puncture repair..................... 299
Emissions of carbon dioxide................... 272
Engine
overheating......................................... 278
starting................................................ 113
Engine block heater
fuel-driven........................................... 158
Engine compartment
coolant................................................ 310
oil........................................................ 307
overview.............................................. 307
power steering fluid............................ 312
Engine drag control ................................164
Engine oil.........................................307, 350
adverse driving conditions.................. 350
capacities........................................... 350
filter..................................................... 307
oil grade.............................................. 350
Engine specifications............................... 349
Environmental labelling, FSC, owner's
manual.......................................................13Error messages
Driver Alert Control............................. 196
Lane Departure Warning..................... 199
see Messages and symbols............... 179
Error messages in BLIS........................... 209
Error messages in Distance Alert............ 182
Error messages in the Adaptive cruise con-
trol............................................................ 179
ETC, electronic temperature control ....... 152
Expectant mothers, seatbelt...................... 19
External dimensions................................346
F
Fan........................................................... 153
Fault tracing for the camera sensor. 186, 192
First aid equipment.................................. 296
First aid kit .............................................. 296
Fluids, capacities..................................... 352
Fluids and oils.......................................... 352
Fog lamps
rear........................................................ 91
Foot brake............................................... 129
FOUR-C – Active chassis........................166FSC, environmental labelling..................... 13
Fuel.......................................................... 270
fuel consumption................................ 354
fuel economy...................................... 295
fuel filter.............................................. 271
Fuse box.................................................. 325
glovebox............................................. 330
Fuses.......................................................325
box in cargo area................................ 333
changing............................................. 325
cold zone............................................ 334
general................................................ 325
relay/fuse box in engine compart-
ment.................................................... 326
Start/Stop........................................... 334
Fuse table
fuses in engine compartment............. 327
G
Gearbox...................................................116
automatic............................................ 116
manual................................................ 116
Gear selector inhibitor.............................118
Gear selector inhibitor, mechanical disen-
gagement................................................. 119
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