2023 Volvo XC90 Specifications for Fluids and Lubricants Owner's Manual

NoteWhen approx. 1 litre (1 qt) of washer fluid remains in the reservoir, the message Refill washer fluid, level low appears together with the

symbol in the driver display.

When the Refill washer fluid, level low message together with the symbol appear in the driver display, it is time to refill washer fluid

Open the bonnet with the handle in the passenger compartment and then with the handle under the front edge of the bonnet.

Open the washer fluid reservoir cap.

Washer fluid is filled into the reservoir with the blue cap. The reservoir is used for windscreen washer, rear window washer and headlamp washers.

Top up with washer fluid.

Close the washer fluid reservoir cap and then close the bonnet.

Prescribed grade: Washer fluid recommended by Volvo – with frost protection during cold weather and for temperatures below freezing point.

ImportantUse Volvo genuine washer fluid or equivalent with a recommended pH of between 6 and 8, in working dilution (e.g. 1:1 with neutral water).

ImportantUse washer fluid with antifreeze when the temperature is below freezing to avoid the fluid freezing inside the pump, reservoir and hoses.

Volume:

Cars with headlamp washing: 5.5 litres (5.8 qts).
Cars without headlamp washing: 3.5 litres (3.7 qts).

Air conditioning – specifications

The car’s climate control system uses a freon-free refrigerant, either R1234yf or R134a, depending on market. Information about which refrigerant the car’s climate control system uses is printed on a decal located on the underside of the bonnet.

Refrigerant and compressor oil are used in the air conditioning system. Information is shown below about the label for refrigerant quantity, and the table below shows the prescribed quality and volume for compressor oil.

A/C decal

Decal for R134a

Decal for R1234yf

Symbol explanation R1234yf

Symbol	Meaning
	Caution
	Mobile air conditioning system (MAC)
	Lubricant type
	A trained and certified technician is required in order to service the mobile air conditioning system (MAC)
	Flammable refrigerants

RefrigerantRefrigerant amount is printed on the decal located on the underside of the bonnet.

Cars with R134a refrigerant

Refrigerant amount.

WarningThe air conditioning system contains pressurised refrigerant R134a. Service and repair of the system must only be performed by trained and certified technicians.

Cars with R1234yf refrigerant

Refrigerant amount.

WarningThe air conditioning system contains pressurised refrigerant R1234yf. In accordance with SAE J2845 (Technician Training for Safe Service and Containment of Refrigerants Used in Mobile A/C System), service and repair of the refrigerant system must only be performed by trained and certified technicians in order to ensure the safety of the system.

Compressor oil

Volume	Prescribed grade
110 ml (3.72 fl. oz.)	ND12

Evaporator

ImportantThe A/C system’s evaporator must never be repaired or replaced with a previously used evaporator. A new evaporator must be certified and labelled in accordance with SAE J2842.

Brake fluid – specifications

Brake fluid is the medium in a hydraulic brake system that is used to transfer pressure from e.g. a brake pedal via a master brake cylinder, which in turn acts on the brake callipers.

Prescribed grade: Volvo Original or equivalent fluid compliant with a combination of Dot 4, 5.1 and ISO 4925 class 6.

NoteIt is recommended that brake fluid is changed or filled by an authorised Volvo workshop.

Transmission fluid – specifications

Under normal driving conditions, the transmission fluid does not need to be changed during the service life of the gearbox. However, it may be necessary in adverse driving conditions.

Automatic gearbox

Prescribed transmission fluid:

AW-2

NoteCheck with your Volvo dealer if you are not sure which variant your car is equipped with.

Tank capacity for AdBlue^®

(Registered trademark that belongs to Ver-band der Automobilindustrie e.V. (VDA))

The tank capacity for the additive AdBlue is approx. 11.5 litres.

Fuel tank – volume

The fuel tank’s filling capacity can be read in the table below.

	All engines
Litres (approx)	71
US gallons (approx)	18,8

Adverse driving conditions for engine oil

Adverse driving conditions can lead to abnormally high oil temperature or oil consumption. Below are some examples of adverse driving conditions.

Check the oil level more frequently for long journeys:

towing a caravan or trailer
in mountainous regions
at high speeds
in temperatures colder than -30 °C (-22 °F) or hotter than +40 °C (+104 °F).

The above also apply to shorter driving distances at low temperatures.

Choose a fully synthetic engine oil for adverse driving conditions. It provides extra protection for the engine.

Volvo recommends:

ImportantIn 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 intervals can be applied. Only use a prescribed grade of oil for both filling and oil change, otherwise there is a risk of the service life, starting characteristics, fuel consumption and environmental impact of the car being affected.

If engine oil of the prescribed grade and viscosity is not used, engine related components may become damaged. Volvo disclaims any liability for any such damage.

Volvo recommends that oil changes are carried out at an authorised Volvo workshop.

Engine oil – specifications

Engine oil grade and volume for each respective engine alternative can be read in the table.

Volvo recommends:

Engine	Engine code(The engine code, component number and serial number can be found on the engine)	Volume, incl. oil filter (litres, approx.)	Oil grade
B5 AWD	B420T2	6.1	Castrol Edge Professional V 0W-20 or VCC RBS0-2AE 0W-20
B5 AWD	D420T2	5,6
B5 AWD	B420T10	6.1
B6 AWD	B420T	6.1

2023 Volvo XC90 Specifications for Fluids and Lubricants Owner’s Manual