Volvo 2001 S60, Manual

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pg. 171 Oils and fluids
Oil quality
Meeting minimum ILSAC specification GF- 2, including ACEA A1, API SJ, SJ/ CF and SJ/ Energy Conserving.
Your Volvo has been certified using ILSAC oil specification GF- 2 5W/ 30.
Depending on your driving habits, premium or synthetic oils may provide superior fuel economy and engine
protection. Consult your Volvo retailer for recommendations on premium or synthetic oils.
Volvo does not
recommend the use of oil additives.
Volvo recommends use of oil with a quality rating equal to or higher than ILSAC GF- 2. Equivalent and better oils
include ACEA A1, API SJ, SJ/ CF, and SJ/ Energy conserving. Lower quality oils may not offer the same fuel
economy, engine performance, or engine protection.
Operation in hot climates
When temperatures exceed 86¡ F (30¡ C) in your area, Volvo recommends, for the protection of your engine, that you
use a heavier weight oil, such as SAE 10W/ 30. See the viscosity chart at right.
Oil viscosity (stable ambient temperatures)
Operation in temperate climates
Incorrect viscosity oil can shorten engine life. Under normal use when temperatures do not exceed 86¡ F (30¡ C), SAE
5W/ 30 will provide good fuel economy and engine protection. See the viscosity chart at right.
Extreme engine operation
Synthetic oils meeting SAE 10W/ 30 and complying with oil quality requirements are recommended for driving in
areas of sustained temperature extremes (hot or cold), when towing a trailer over long distances, and for prolonged
driving in mountainous areas.
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.
The API Service Symbol "donut" is divided into three parts:
The top half describes the oil's perfor- mance 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.