Engine Oil - Recommended
GROUP22
NUMBER
3
ISSUING DEPARTMENT
Product
Support
CAR MARKET
U.S.
DATE
February, 1995
TITLE: RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS
Revision 2
REFERENCE BULLETINS: SMB 17-4 dated December, 1990;
Supersedes SMB 22-3 dated May, 1992
RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS
The original list of oils has been updated to reflect reformulation required for API-SH. The oils listed are recommended for use in all Volvo GASOLINE engines. This list will be reviewed periodically and updated accordingly.
Please note the Viscosity, API Service Grade (SH), and the product name, to ensure that the recommended product is being obtained. Also, the above listed oils are RECOMMENDED and dealers are highly encouraged to use the oils listed. However, for repairs covered by the Volvo new car warranty, only an oil listed above may be used.
Note
SYNTHETIC OILS are HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for, vehicles operating in temperature extremes (very cold or very hot climates), continuous mountain driving, trailer pulling and for turbocharged engines. The use of 15W40 oil should be limited to engines in extreme duty. See SMB 17-4 dated December, 1990. For diesel engines, please refer to the original owners manual recommendations.