Lubrication system
Oil capacity including oil filters, approx.:
For all allowed installation inclinations
6.3 liters (6.8 US quarts)
Volume difference MIN – MAX
1.5 liters (1.6 US quarts)
Oil quality
(1)
Sulfur content in fuel, by weight
< 0,5-1,0%
more than 1,0%
(2)
Oil change interval, reached first in operation:
VDS-3
(3)
200
hours or 12 months.
100
hours or 12 months
1) Lowest recommended oil grade. Engine oil with higher oil grade is always possible to use.
2) If sulphur content is more than 1.0 per cent by weight, use oil with TBN over 15.
3) VDS = Volvo Drain Specification
NOTICE!
Mineral based oil, either fully or semi-synthetic, can be used on condition that it complies with the quality
requirements above.
Viscosity
Select the viscosity according to the table.
The temperature values refer to stable ambient tem-
peratures.
* SAE 5W/30 refers to synthetic or semi-synthetic oils.
Fuel System
Fuel specification
The fuel must comply with national and international standards for commercially supplied fuels, such as:
EN 590
(with national environment and cold requirements)
ASTM D 975 No 1-D and 2-D
JIS KK 2204
Sulfur content:
Complying with legal requirements in each country.
Low density fuel (urban diesel in Sweden and city diesel in Finland) can cause a loss of up to 5% of power and
an increase in fuel consumption of about 2–3%.
Technical Data
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