Volvo XC40 Oil Type Finder

In 2017, Volvo unveiled the XC40, a compact premium SUV that goes beyond just looks to focus on functionality and ease. Its eye-catching design sets it apart from more traditional rivals, while its outstanding safety rating and active safety systems make it an attractive choice for customers. Positioned below the XC60 and XC90 in the Volvo SUV range, the XC40 is equipped with the latest mild-hybrid 'B' engines from its larger siblings, and is also available in plug-in hybrid and fully electric models.

Volvo has set its sights on an ambitious goal of releasing a fully electric vehicle every year, with the aim of having 50% of all global sales come from all-electric cars by 2025. To differentiate these cars from their gasoline-powered counterparts, all fully electric or plug-in hybrid Volvos now bear the 'Recharge' naming banner.

Choosing the right oil type

Synthetic oil is a type of motor oil that's been specially engineered to provide better performance and protection for your engine compared to traditional mineral-based oils. It's designed to handle high temperatures and resist breakdown better, so it can keep your engine running smoothly for longer. The 5W-40 designation refers to the viscosity of the oil, or how easily it flows. The lower the number, the easier it will flow when it's cold, which is important in colder climates.

While synthetic oil may cost a bit more upfront, the long-term benefits are well worth it. Synthetic oil lasts longer, so you won't have to change it as often, and it provides better protection for your engine, which can save you money in repairs down the road. Plus, using synthetic oil can improve your fuel efficiency, so you'll be spending less at the pump, too.

Regular Maintenance is Key

Whether you select synthetic or mineral oil, it's crucial to consistently change the oil in your XC40. This entails having your oil changed around every 7,500 miles or as Volvo advises.

Your mechanic will remove the old oil from your engine, swap out the filter, and then refill it with new oil during an oil change. The speed and simplicity of the procedure can have a significant impact on the health and durability of your engine. Your engine will run more smoothly if you replace the oil frequently, which also helps to avoid problems like sludge buildup and engine wear.

Volvo XC40 Engine Oil Capacity - How Much Engine Oil Does a Volvo XC40 Need?

Generally speaking the XC40 will take between 5.2L and 5.6L of engine oil when doing a full change.

We have listed all the Volvo XC40 models and engine types in the following table, as well as the correct engine oil grade for each of the cars. You can use the search and filter to easily find the right engine oil for your Volvo XC40.

Car Make & Model Year Oil Grade
Volvo XC40 D3 Core Diesel 2017,
2018,
2019		0W-20
Volvo XC40 D3 Core Diesel 2020,
2021,
2022		0W-20
Volvo XC40 D4 Core Diesel 2017,
2018,
2019		0W-20
Volvo XC40 D4 Core Diesel 2020,
2021,
2022		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T2 Core Petrol 2017,
2018,
2019		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T2 Core Petrol 2020,
2021,
2022		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T3 Core Petrol 2017,
2018,
2019		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T3 Core Petrol 2020,
2021,
2022		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T4 Core Petrol 2017,
2018,
2019		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T4 Core Petrol 2020,
2021,
2022		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T5 Core Petrol 2017,
2018,
2019		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T5 Core Petrol 2020,
2021,
2022		0W-20
Volvo XC40 D3 First Edition Diesel 2017,
2018,
2019		0W-20
Volvo XC40 D3 First Edition Diesel 2020,
2021,
2022		0W-20
Volvo XC40 D4 First Edition Diesel 2017,
2018,
2019		0W-20
Volvo XC40 D4 First Edition Diesel 2020,
2021,
2022		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T2 First Edition Petrol 2017,
2018,
2019		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T2 First Edition Petrol 2020,
2021,
2022		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T3 First Edition Petrol 2017,
2018,
2019		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T3 First Edition Petrol 2020,
2021,
2022		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T4 First Edition Petrol 2017,
2018,
2019		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T4 First Edition Petrol 2020,
2021,
2022		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T5 First Edition Petrol 2017,
2018,
2019		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T5 First Edition Petrol 2020,
2021,
2022		0W-20
Volvo XC40 D3 Inscription Diesel 2017,
2018,
2019		0W-20
Volvo XC40 D3 Inscription Diesel 2020,
2021,
2022		0W-20
Volvo XC40 D4 Inscription Diesel 2017,
2018,
2019		0W-20
Volvo XC40 D4 Inscription Diesel 2020,
2021,
2022		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T2 Inscription Petrol 2017,
2018,
2019		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T2 Inscription Petrol 2020,
2021,
2022		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T3 Inscription Petrol 2017,
2018,
2019		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T3 Inscription Petrol 2020,
2021,
2022		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T4 Inscription Petrol 2017,
2018,
2019		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T4 Inscription Petrol 2020,
2021,
2022		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T5 Inscription Petrol 2017,
2018,
2019		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T5 Inscription Petrol 2020,
2021,
2022		0W-20
Volvo XC40 D3 Inscription Expression Diesel 2017,
2018,
2019		0W-20
Volvo XC40 D3 Inscription Expression Diesel 2020,
2021,
2022		0W-20
Volvo XC40 D4 Inscription Expression Diesel 2017,
2018,
2019		0W-20
Volvo XC40 D4 Inscription Expression Diesel 2020,
2021,
2022		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T2 Inscription Expression Petrol 2017,
2018,
2019		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T2 Inscription Expression Petrol 2020,
2021,
2022		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T3 Inscription Expression Petrol 2017,
2018,
2019		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T3 Inscription Expression Petrol 2020,
2021,
2022		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T4 Inscription Expression Petrol 2017,
2018,
2019		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T4 Inscription Expression Petrol 2020,
2021,
2022		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T5 Inscription Expression Petrol 2017,
2018,
2019		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T5 Inscription Expression Petrol 2020,
2021,
2022		0W-20
Volvo XC40 D3 Inscription Pro Diesel 2017,
2018,
2019		0W-20
Volvo XC40 D3 Inscription Pro Diesel 2020,
2021,
2022		0W-20
Volvo XC40 D4 Inscription Pro Diesel 2017,
2018,
2019		0W-20
Volvo XC40 D4 Inscription Pro Diesel 2020,
2021,
2022		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T2 Inscription Pro Petrol 2017,
2018,
2019		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T2 Inscription Pro Petrol 2020,
2021,
2022		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T3 Inscription Pro Petrol 2017,
2018,
2019		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T3 Inscription Pro Petrol 2020,
2021,
2022		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T4 Inscription Pro Petrol 2017,
2018,
2019		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T4 Inscription Pro Petrol 2020,
2021,
2022		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T5 Inscription Pro Petrol 2017,
2018,
2019		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T5 Inscription Pro Petrol 2020,
2021,
2022		0W-20
Volvo XC40 D3 Momentum Diesel 2017,
2018,
2019		0W-20
Volvo XC40 D3 Momentum Diesel 2020,
2021,
2022		0W-20
Volvo XC40 D4 Momentum Diesel 2017,
2018,
2019		0W-20
Volvo XC40 D4 Momentum Diesel 2020,
2021,
2022		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T2 Momentum Petrol 2017,
2018,
2019		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T2 Momentum Petrol 2020,
2021,
2022		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T3 Momentum Petrol 2017,
2018,
2019		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T3 Momentum Petrol 2020,
2021,
2022		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T4 Momentum Petrol 2017,
2018,
2019		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T4 Momentum Petrol 2020,
2021,
2022		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T5 Momentum Petrol 2017,
2018,
2019		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T5 Momentum Petrol 2020,
2021,
2022		0W-20
Volvo XC40 D3 Momentum Core Diesel 2017,
2018,
2019		0W-20
Volvo XC40 D3 Momentum Core Diesel 2020,
2021,
2022		0W-20
Volvo XC40 D4 Momentum Core Diesel 2017,
2018,
2019		0W-20
Volvo XC40 D4 Momentum Core Diesel 2020,
2021,
2022		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T2 Momentum Core Petrol 2017,
2018,
2019		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T2 Momentum Core Petrol 2020,
2021,
2022		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T3 Momentum Core Petrol 2017,
2018,
2019		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T3 Momentum Core Petrol 2020,
2021,
2022		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T4 Momentum Core Petrol 2017,
2018,
2019		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T4 Momentum Core Petrol 2020,
2021,
2022		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T5 Momentum Core Petrol 2017,
2018,
2019		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T5 Momentum Core Petrol 2020,
2021,
2022		0W-20
Volvo XC40 D3 Momentum Pro Diesel 2017,
2018,
2019		0W-20
Volvo XC40 D3 Momentum Pro Diesel 2020,
2021,
2022		0W-20
Volvo XC40 D4 Momentum Pro Diesel 2017,
2018,
2019		0W-20
Volvo XC40 D4 Momentum Pro Diesel 2020,
2021,
2022		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T2 Momentum Pro Petrol 2017,
2018,
2019		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T2 Momentum Pro Petrol 2020,
2021,
2022		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T3 Momentum Pro Petrol 2017,
2018,
2019		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T3 Momentum Pro Petrol 2020,
2021,
2022		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T4 Momentum Pro Petrol 2017,
2018,
2019		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T4 Momentum Pro Petrol 2020,
2021,
2022		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T5 Momentum Pro Petrol 2017,
2018,
2019		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T5 Momentum Pro Petrol 2020,
2021,
2022		0W-20
Volvo XC40 D3 Plus Diesel 2017,
2018,
2019		0W-20
Volvo XC40 D3 Plus Diesel 2020,
2021,
2022		0W-20
Volvo XC40 D4 Plus Diesel 2017,
2018,
2019		0W-20
Volvo XC40 D4 Plus Diesel 2020,
2021,
2022		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T2 Plus Petrol 2017,
2018,
2019		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T2 Plus Petrol 2020,
2021,
2022		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T3 Plus Petrol 2017,
2018,
2019		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T3 Plus Petrol 2020,
2021,
2022		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T4 Plus Petrol 2017,
2018,
2019		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T4 Plus Petrol 2020,
2021,
2022		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T5 Plus Petrol 2017,
2018,
2019		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T5 Plus Petrol 2020,
2021,
2022		0W-20
Volvo XC40 D3 R DESIGN Diesel 2017,
2018,
2019		0W-20
Volvo XC40 D3 R DESIGN Diesel 2020,
2021,
2022		0W-20
Volvo XC40 D4 R DESIGN Diesel 2017,
2018,
2019		0W-20
Volvo XC40 D4 R DESIGN Diesel 2020,
2021,
2022		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T2 R DESIGN Petrol 2017,
2018,
2019		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T2 R DESIGN Petrol 2020,
2021,
2022		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T3 R DESIGN Petrol 2017,
2018,
2019		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T3 R DESIGN Petrol 2020,
2021,
2022		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T4 R DESIGN Petrol 2017,
2018,
2019		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T4 R DESIGN Petrol 2020,
2021,
2022		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T5 R DESIGN Petrol 2017,
2018,
2019		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T5 R DESIGN Petrol 2020,
2021,
2022		0W-20
Volvo XC40 D3 R DESIGN Pro Diesel 2017,
2018,
2019		0W-20
Volvo XC40 D3 R DESIGN Pro Diesel 2020,
2021,
2022		0W-20
Volvo XC40 D4 R DESIGN Pro Diesel 2017,
2018,
2019		0W-20
Volvo XC40 D4 R DESIGN Pro Diesel 2020,
2021,
2022		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T2 R DESIGN Pro Petrol 2017,
2018,
2019		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T2 R DESIGN Pro Petrol 2020,
2021,
2022		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T3 R DESIGN Pro Petrol 2017,
2018,
2019		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T3 R DESIGN Pro Petrol 2020,
2021,
2022		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T4 R DESIGN Pro Petrol 2017,
2018,
2019		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T4 R DESIGN Pro Petrol 2020,
2021,
2022		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T5 R DESIGN Pro Petrol 2017,
2018,
2019		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T5 R DESIGN Pro Petrol 2020,
2021,
2022		0W-20
Volvo XC40 D3 Start Diesel 2017,
2018,
2019		0W-20
Volvo XC40 D3 Start Diesel 2020,
2021,
2022		0W-20
Volvo XC40 D4 Start Diesel 2017,
2018,
2019		0W-20
Volvo XC40 D4 Start Diesel 2020,
2021,
2022		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T2 Start Petrol 2017,
2018,
2019		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T2 Start Petrol 2020,
2021,
2022		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T3 Start Petrol 2017,
2018,
2019		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T3 Start Petrol 2020,
2021,
2022		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T4 Start Petrol 2017,
2018,
2019		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T4 Start Petrol 2020,
2021,
2022		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T5 Start Petrol 2017,
2018,
2019		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T5 Start Petrol 2020,
2021,
2022		0W-20
Volvo XC40 D3 Ultimate Diesel 2017,
2018,
2019		0W-20
Volvo XC40 D3 Ultimate Diesel 2020,
2021,
2022		0W-20
Volvo XC40 D4 Ultimate Diesel 2017,
2018,
2019		0W-20
Volvo XC40 D4 Ultimate Diesel 2020,
2021,
2022		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T2 Ultimate Petrol 2017,
2018,
2019		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T2 Ultimate Petrol 2020,
2021,
2022		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T3 Ultimate Petrol 2017,
2018,
2019		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T3 Ultimate Petrol 2020,
2021,
2022		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T4 Ultimate Petrol 2017,
2018,
2019		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T4 Ultimate Petrol 2020,
2021,
2022		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T5 Ultimate Petrol 2017,
2018,
2019		0W-20
Volvo XC40 T5 Ultimate Petrol 2020,
2021,
2022		0W-20


Volvo XC40 Engines

The source of this vehicle's power lies in a selection of engines, featuring either three or four cylinders, and including the innovative B-badged mild-hybrid petrol versions. The introductory model bears the B3 badge and boasts a moderate 161bhp, while the B4 version offers a beefier 194bhp. The four-cylinder B5 model is no longer an option. Each version is equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission, and the B3 and B4 models are both front-wheel drive. The Recharge T4 and T5 plug-in hybrids offer 208bhp and 258bhp respectively, with both models retaining front-wheel drive and an automatic gearbox. For those seeking a fully electric option, there are two choices: a 235bhp Single Motor version, or a Twin-Motor variant with an impressive 402bhp.

Previously, Volvo had a basic Start trim that was paired with the 1.5-litre T2 petrol engine to create a single entry-level model. However, this is no longer offered, and the vehicle now comes in three main trim levels: Core, Plus and Ultimate. All three trims offer an abundance of standard features, with the Core model boasting 18-inch wheels, rear parking sensors, a powered tailgate, auto-folding door mirrors, cruise control, dual-zone climate control, heated seats and digital instruments. This model also includes Volvo's highly-regarded nine-inch portrait-layout infotainment system, though it does come with a significant asking price of around £36,000.

The Importance Of Maintaining your Volvo XC40

Here are some general tips for maintaining a Volvo XC40:

When it comes to keeping track of the oil levels in your car, Volvo makes sure to cover all the bases. Several systems are in place to alert you if something is wrong, whether the oil pressure is too low or high or there is an issue with it. A sign that resembles a small oil can will appear on the driver display to alert you if the oil pressure is low. Also, the driver display's warning will alert you if the problem is the oil level by displaying a triangle with an exclamation point in the centre. To be secure, some models even feature two systems. Contact a Volvo dealer if you want additional details.

Make sure to keep up with the recommended intervals for changing your engine oil and oil filter, as stated in the Service and Warranty Booklet. It's okay to use oil of a higher grade than specified, too. And if you're driving in less-than-ideal conditions, Volvo advises going with a higher grade of oil than what's recommended. So make sure you stay on top of things and know when the next service is due.

Volvo often only releases a specification in a certain viscosity class. For example, for the 1.5 T3 with 115 kW, only the VCC RBS0-2AE SAE 0W-20 and ACEA A5/B5 SAE 5W-30 approvals are permitted. The SAE number stands for the viscosity, i.e. the flow properties of the engine oil in hot and cold conditions. Always stick to the specification and viscosity grade. If several motor oils are approved, you can mix them with one another without hesitation.

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