XC90 D5 Engine Oil Capacity

Glennjo · May 26th, 2017, 10:48

Hi, I have a query on my XC90 D5 AWD regarding engine oil capacity.

The car recently had a full service by a local mechanic. When I checked the oil level a few days later (I do this sort of thing!), the oil level was just on the MIN. The engine was cold and vehicle on level ground.

According to the Manual the engine oil capacity is 6.2 ltr.

The Manual also states there is a 2 ltr difference between the MIN & MAX marks on the dipstick (I'm sure that's how I read it).

My question is, should the 6.2 ltr be sufficient to fill up to the MAX mark?

When questioning the mechanic, he said that he put the correct type and amount of oil in according to the manufactures specification. But I wasn't happy.

The XC90 is not dripping or burning oil.

jamie1131 · May 26th, 2017, 12:08

I was told it is 5.7 litres. In any case that is what was put in my car and it was right at the top of the dipstick.

My car burns a lot of oil (2 litres in 500 miles!) so I top up more or less every week. 2 litres gets me from the bottom to the top of the dipstick.

TruckbusUK · May 26th, 2017, 17:43

D5 engines should not be filled to the top of the marks on the dipstick, 1/2 way between or to 3 sets of XXX from the full marker. .... Engine will throw an error if filled to the top. Plenty of threads about this on the forums, have a search.

Also check what the owners manual says .... if you don't have one you can download from Volvo's web site.

Hope it helps

jamie1131 · May 26th, 2017, 19:49

Mine gets filled to the top every single week and it's never ever thrown an error code!

cheshired5 · May 26th, 2017, 19:58

What D5 are we talking about?

Euro 3 can be filled to max. B4 spec.
Euro 4 to 2/3 to avoid additional overfill from fuel dilution. B5 spec.

Simon Jones · May 26th, 2017, 22:57

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Originally Posted by jamie1131

Mine gets filled to the top every single week and it's never ever thrown an error code!

Crumbs, you burning/leaking that much oil? On all three D5's I've owned have perhaps needed one top up between 12,000 mile services. I think I've still got the same 1 litre bottle of oil that lasted over 200,000 miles.

SwissXC90 · May 26th, 2017, 22:57

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Originally Posted by TruckbusUK

D5 engines should not be filled to the top of the marks on the dipstick, 1/2 way between or to 3 sets of XXX from the full marker. ....

I checked my oil level tonight and it had exactly 3 XXXs showing on the dipstick

So I am happy

jamie1131 · May 27th, 2017, 07:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simon Jones

Crumbs, you burning/leaking that much oil? On all three D5's I've owned have perhaps needed one top up between 12,000 mile services. I think I've still got the same 1 litre bottle of oil that lasted over 200,000 miles.

Yes, 2 litres every five hundred miles!

Its the 185 engine, top it right to the top every week. No danger of it overfilling at the rate it's burning it off!

volvo for ever · Jun 5th, 2017, 20:15

Euro 4engine 3/4 on dipstick or using Vida 70%

skippyfox · Jun 5th, 2017, 23:16

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Originally Posted by jamie1131

Yes, 2 litres every five hundred miles!

Its the 185 engine, top it right to the top every week. No danger of it overfilling at the rate it's burning it off!

Me thinks you have a big problem. 2 litres of oil per 500 miles. ouch...

May 26th, 2017, 10:48	#1
Glennjo New Member Last Online: Oct 16th, 2018 14:44 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Birchington	XC90 D5 Engine Oil Capacity Hi, I have a query on my XC90 D5 AWD regarding engine oil capacity. The car recently had a full service by a local mechanic. When I checked the oil level a few days later (I do this sort of thing!), the oil level was just on the MIN. The engine was cold and vehicle on level ground. According to the Manual the engine oil capacity is 6.2 ltr. The Manual also states there is a 2 ltr difference between the MIN & MAX marks on the dipstick (I'm sure that's how I read it). My question is, should the 6.2 ltr be sufficient to fill up to the MAX mark? When questioning the mechanic, he said that he put the correct type and amount of oil in according to the manufactures specification. But I wasn't happy. The XC90 is not dripping or burning oil. __________________ '05' XC70 D SE LUX & '05' XC90 D OCEAN RACE AWD A

May 26th, 2017, 17:43	#3
TruckbusUK Petrolhead+Lots of Diesel Last Online: Apr 16th, 2024 23:53 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Glasgow	D5 engines should not be filled to the top of the marks on the dipstick, 1/2 way between or to 3 sets of XXX from the full marker. .... Engine will throw an error if filled to the top. Plenty of threads about this on the forums, have a search. Also check what the owners manual says .... if you don't have one you can download from Volvo's web site. Hope it helps __________________ BMW X3 Msport MHEV 2020MY & VW Beetle Design 1.2Tsi DSG 2014MY Previous XC90 D5 SELux Geartronic 2009MY

May 26th, 2017, 19:58	#5
cheshired5 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 26th, 2021 13:42 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Crewe	What D5 are we talking about? Euro 3 can be filled to max. B4 spec. Euro 4 to 2/3 to avoid additional overfill from fuel dilution. B5 spec. __________________ 2002 S60 SE D5 Manual 209000 miles

May 26th, 2017, 12:08	#2
jamie1131 Member Last Online: Mar 11th, 2021 08:41 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Portsmouth	I was told it is 5.7 litres. In any case that is what was put in my car and it was right at the top of the dipstick. My car burns a lot of oil (2 litres in 500 miles!) so I top up more or less every week. 2 litres gets me from the bottom to the top of the dipstick.

May 26th, 2017, 19:49	#4
jamie1131 Member Last Online: Mar 11th, 2021 08:41 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Portsmouth	Mine gets filled to the top every single week and it's never ever thrown an error code!

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volvo for ever Premier Member Last Online: Feb 4th, 2023 15:10 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: uk	Euro 4engine 3/4 on dipstick or using Vida 70%

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