Volvo S80 Oil Type Finder

The Volvo S80 is an upper middle class sedan. It has been in production since 1998. Production will stop in late summer 2016 and it will be replaced by the Volvo S90. In addition to obvious things like checking tire pressure and oil level, regular engine oil changes should not be neglected. The intervals for changing the oil follow the manufacturer's specifications. It is also important to ensure that the oil to be used is approved by name. We have summarized all the different S80 models and trims levels along with the required engine oil type for that particular car.

Volvo S80 Oil Change Interval

Older S80 engines are asked for an oil change every 15,000 kilometers, newer models (from 2010 onwards) every 30,000 kilometers and both once a year, whichever comes first. The interval can be influenced, among other things, by personal driving style and the intensity of use of the vehicle. In addition, there are journeys under unfavorable conditions, such as towing a trailer or increased driving under full load.

We have listed all the Volvo S80 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 S80.

Car Make & Model	Year	Oil Grade

Volvo S80 Gearbox and Transmission Oil

The gears on your Volvo S80 cannot be shifted properly? Then often only a transmission oil change can remedy the situation. However, if you ignore the signs, your gearbox will break down much faster. Transmission damage is one of the most expensive repairs on a car, because in addition to the costs for the replacement transmission, the work itself takes several hours.

Transmission oil also tends to last longer than engine oil because the engine oil is in contact with the combustion chambers. As a result, combustion residues can get into the oil circuit, some of which result in chemical reactions. The gearbox is completely isolated from the combustion and cannot wear out in this way - nevertheless the gearbox is affected by natural wear. As a result, fine, sharp-edged metal chips collect in the gear oil, which in large numbers act like an abrasive and additionally increase wear.

The Importance Of Volvo S80 Motor Oil

Motor oil is a vital part of your Volvo S80's engine. It provides the much needed lubrication to many of the internal parts of an engine. One of its key jobs is to prevent wear and tear on the moving parts which helps keep the engine running smoothly. Without oil, the engine would cease up almost immediately.

Regularly checking and changing your Volvo S80 engine oil is really important. Every time you start and run your car, very fine by-products from the combustion in the engine will be collected in the engine oil. This is one of the reasons why over time the oil goes black. If these contaminants build up too much and exceed the capacity of the oil it can have a negative impact on your car’s overall efficiency and actually effect its performance as it creates sludge and increased wear in the engine block.