Volvo 1990 780 Model
Quality: According to API SG or alternatively API SF.
Oil with designation SG/CD, SF/CC and SF/CD comply with these demands. Synthetic or semi-
synthetic oils may be used if their specifications comply with the above.
Volvo recommends the use of fuel economy improving oils. Look for the API label.
Volvo does not recommend oil additives as they can adversely affect the engine.
Capacity: (incl. oil filter)
780: 6.3 US qts. (6.0 liters)
780 Turbo 4.0 US qts. (3.85 liters)
4.7 US qts. (4.45 liters) if oil cooler is drained.
SAE 15 W/40 oil is recommended for use in severe driving conditions which involve high oil
temperatures or excessive oil consumption (e.g. mountain driving with frequent deceleration, or high-
speed driving.)
Automatic
transmission
Quality : ATF Dexron IID
Capacity : 7.9 US qts. (7.5 liters)
Rear axle oil
Quality : API-GL-5 (MIL-L-2105 B or
C) SAE 90
Capacity : 1.7 US qts (1.6 liters)
Power steering fluid
Quality : Type F
Capacity :
780 Turbo: 1.05 US qts. (1.0
liters)
780: 0.7 US qt. (0.7 liter)
Brake fluid
Brake fluid type : DOT 4
Capacity : 0.63 US qts. (0.6 liters)
Viscosity (stable ambient temperatures)
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