1986 Volvo 740 Oil Type & Capacity
The 1986 Volvo 740 oil type depends on the engine: the GLE, 4D Sedan, 2.3 88, Automatic takes 10W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the GLE, 4D Sedan, 2.3 88, Standard takes 10W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the GLE, 4D Sedan, 2.4 76 takes 10W-30 (6.3 quarts with filter); the GLE, 4D Wagon, 2.3 88, Automatic takes 10W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the GLE, 4D Wagon, 2.3 88, Standard takes 10W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the GLE, 4D Wagon, 2.4 76 takes 10W-30 (6.3 quarts with filter); the Turbo, 4D Sedan, Automatic, AW71 takes 10W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Turbo, 4D Sedan, Automatic, AW71L takes 10W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Turbo, 4D Sedan, Standard takes 10W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Turbo, 4D Wagon, Automatic, AW71 takes 10W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Turbo, 4D Wagon, Automatic, AW71L takes 10W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Turbo, 4D Wagon, Standard takes 10W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- GLE, 4D Sedan, 2.3 88, Automatic: 10W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- GLE, 4D Sedan, 2.3 88, Standard: 10W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- GLE, 4D Sedan, 2.4 76: 10W-30, 6.3 quarts with filter
- GLE, 4D Wagon, 2.3 88, Automatic: 10W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- GLE, 4D Wagon, 2.3 88, Standard: 10W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- GLE, 4D Wagon, 2.4 76: 10W-30, 6.3 quarts with filter
- Turbo, 4D Sedan, Automatic, AW71: 10W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Turbo, 4D Sedan, Automatic, AW71L: 10W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Turbo, 4D Sedan, Standard: 10W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Turbo, 4D Wagon, Automatic, AW71: 10W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Turbo, 4D Wagon, Automatic, AW71L: 10W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Turbo, 4D Wagon, Standard: 10W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLE, 4D Sedan, 2.3 88, Automatic — 2.3L Eng | SAE 10W-30 (-4Deg.F to Above 104Deg.F) Preferred. Oils with designation SF/CC & SF/CD comply with these demands. | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| GLE, 4D Sedan, 2.3 88, Standard — 2.3L Eng | SAE 10W-30 (-4Deg.F to Above 104Deg.F) Preferred. Oils with designation SF/CC & SF/CD comply with these demands. | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| GLE, 4D Sedan, 2.4 76 — 2.4L Eng | SAE 10W-30 (-4Deg.F to 68Deg.F), 15W-40 (14Deg.F to Above 104Deg.F) Preferred. Oils with designation SE/CD & SF/CD comply with these demands. | 6.30 QTS. | 5.30 QTS. | — |
| GLE, 4D Wagon, 2.3 88, Automatic — 2.3L Eng | SAE 10W-30 (-4Deg.F to Above 104Deg.F) Preferred. Oils with designation SF/CC & SF/CD comply with these demands. | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| GLE, 4D Wagon, 2.3 88, Standard — 2.3L Eng | SAE 10W-30 (-4Deg.F to Above 104Deg.F) Preferred. Oils with designation SF/CC & SF/CD comply with these demands. | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| GLE, 4D Wagon, 2.4 76 — 2.4L Eng | SAE 10W-30 (-4Deg.F to 68Deg.F), 15W-40 (14Deg.F to Above 104Deg.F) Preferred. Oils with designation SE/CD & SF/CD comply with these demands. | 6.30 QTS. | 5.30 QTS. | — |
| Turbo, 4D Sedan, Automatic, AW71 — 2.3L Eng | SAE 10W-30 (-4Deg.F to Above 104Deg.F) Preferred. Oils with designation SF/CC & SF/CD comply with these demands. | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Turbo, 4D Sedan, Automatic, AW71L — 2.3L Eng | SAE 10W-30 (-4Deg.F to Above 104Deg.F) Preferred. Oils with designation SF/CC & SF/CD comply with these demands. | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Turbo, 4D Sedan, Standard — 2.3L Eng | SAE 10W-30 (-4Deg.F to Above 104Deg.F) Preferred. Oils with designation SF/CC & SF/CD comply with these demands. | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Turbo, 4D Wagon, Automatic, AW71 — 2.3L Eng | SAE 10W-30 (-4Deg.F to Above 104Deg.F) Preferred. Oils with designation SF/CC & SF/CD comply with these demands. | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Turbo, 4D Wagon, Automatic, AW71L — 2.3L Eng | SAE 10W-30 (-4Deg.F to Above 104Deg.F) Preferred. Oils with designation SF/CC & SF/CD comply with these demands. | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Turbo, 4D Wagon, Standard — 2.3L Eng | SAE 10W-30 (-4Deg.F to Above 104Deg.F) Preferred. Oils with designation SF/CC & SF/CD comply with these demands. | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your 740
1986 Volvo 740 factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
10.0 quarts (9.46 L) — VOLVO Coolant Type C
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1986 Volvo 740 take?
It depends on the engine: GLE, 4D Sedan, 2.3 88, Automatic uses 10W-30; GLE, 4D Sedan, 2.3 88, Standard uses 10W-30; GLE, 4D Sedan, 2.4 76 uses 10W-30; GLE, 4D Wagon, 2.3 88, Automatic uses 10W-30; GLE, 4D Wagon, 2.3 88, Standard uses 10W-30; GLE, 4D Wagon, 2.4 76 uses 10W-30; Turbo, 4D Sedan, Automatic, AW71 uses 10W-30; Turbo, 4D Sedan, Automatic, AW71L uses 10W-30; Turbo, 4D Sedan, Standard uses 10W-30; Turbo, 4D Wagon, Automatic, AW71 uses 10W-30; Turbo, 4D Wagon, Automatic, AW71L uses 10W-30; Turbo, 4D Wagon, Standard uses 10W-30.
How much oil does a 1986 Volvo 740 take?
Capacity depends on the engine: GLE, 4D Sedan, 2.3 88, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; GLE, 4D Sedan, 2.3 88, Standard holds 4.0 quarts with filter; GLE, 4D Sedan, 2.4 76 holds 6.3 quarts with filter; GLE, 4D Wagon, 2.3 88, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; GLE, 4D Wagon, 2.3 88, Standard holds 4.0 quarts with filter; GLE, 4D Wagon, 2.4 76 holds 6.3 quarts with filter; Turbo, 4D Sedan, Automatic, AW71 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Turbo, 4D Sedan, Automatic, AW71L holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Turbo, 4D Sedan, Standard holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Turbo, 4D Wagon, Automatic, AW71 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Turbo, 4D Wagon, Automatic, AW71L holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Turbo, 4D Wagon, Standard holds 4.0 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1986 Volvo 740?
Yes. 10W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1986 Volvo 740. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.