1994 Volvo 940 Oil Type & Capacity
The 1994 Volvo 940 takes 10W-30 motor oil — 4.7 quarts with a filter change, per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
10W-30 — 4.7 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base, 4D Sedan, AW71 — 2.3L Eng | API - SG, SAE 10W-30 (-4Deg.F to Above 104Deg.F) Synthetic Oil | 4.70 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 4D Sedan, AW71 | API - SG, SAE 10W-30 (-4Deg.F to Above 104Deg.F) Synthetic Oil | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 4D Sedan, AW71L — 2.3L Eng | API - SG, SAE 10W-30 (-4Deg.F to Above 104Deg.F) Synthetic Oil | 4.70 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 4D Sedan, AW71L | API - SG, SAE 10W-30 (-4Deg.F to Above 104Deg.F) Synthetic Oil | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 4D Wagon, AW71 — 2.3L Eng | API - SG, SAE 10W-30 (-4Deg.F to Above 104Deg.F) Synthetic Oil | 4.70 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 4D Wagon, AW71 | API - SG, SAE 10W-30 (-4Deg.F to Above 104Deg.F) Synthetic Oil | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 4D Wagon, AW71L — 2.3L Eng | API - SG, SAE 10W-30 (-4Deg.F to Above 104Deg.F) Synthetic Oil | 4.70 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 4D Wagon, AW71L | API - SG, SAE 10W-30 (-4Deg.F to Above 104Deg.F) Synthetic Oil | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Turbo, 4D Sedan, 2.3 86, AW71 — 2.3L Eng | API - SG, SAE 10W-30 (-4Deg.F to Above 104Deg.F) Synthetic Oil | 4.70 QTS. | — | — |
| Turbo, 4D Sedan, 2.3 86, AW71 | API - SG, SAE 10W-30 (-4Deg.F to Above 104Deg.F) Synthetic Oil | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Turbo, 4D Sedan, 2.3 86, AW71L — 2.3L Eng | API - SG, SAE 10W-30 (-4Deg.F to Above 104Deg.F) Synthetic Oil | 4.70 QTS. | — | — |
| Turbo, 4D Sedan, 2.3 86, AW71L | API - SG, SAE 10W-30 (-4Deg.F to Above 104Deg.F) Synthetic Oil | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Turbo, 4D Sedan, 2.3 87, AW71 — 2.3L Eng | API - SG, SAE 10W-30 (-4Deg.F to Above 104Deg.F) Synthetic Oil | 4.70 QTS. | — | — |
| Turbo, 4D Sedan, 2.3 87, AW71 | API - SG, SAE 10W-30 (-4Deg.F to Above 104Deg.F) Synthetic Oil | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Turbo, 4D Sedan, 2.3 87, AW71L — 2.3L Eng | API - SG, SAE 10W-30 (-4Deg.F to Above 104Deg.F) Synthetic Oil | 4.70 QTS. | — | — |
| Turbo, 4D Sedan, 2.3 87, AW71L | API - SG, SAE 10W-30 (-4Deg.F to Above 104Deg.F) Synthetic Oil | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Turbo, 4D Wagon, 2.3 86, AW71 — 2.3L Eng | API - SG, SAE 10W-30 (-4Deg.F to Above 104Deg.F) Synthetic Oil | 4.70 QTS. | — | — |
| Turbo, 4D Wagon, 2.3 86, AW71 | API - SG, SAE 10W-30 (-4Deg.F to Above 104Deg.F) Synthetic Oil | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Turbo, 4D Wagon, 2.3 86, AW71L — 2.3L Eng | API - SG, SAE 10W-30 (-4Deg.F to Above 104Deg.F) Synthetic Oil | 4.70 QTS. | — | — |
| Turbo, 4D Wagon, 2.3 86, AW71L | API - SG, SAE 10W-30 (-4Deg.F to Above 104Deg.F) Synthetic Oil | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Turbo, 4D Wagon, 2.3 87, AW71 — 2.3L Eng | API - SG, SAE 10W-30 (-4Deg.F to Above 104Deg.F) Synthetic Oil | 4.70 QTS. | — | — |
| Turbo, 4D Wagon, 2.3 87, AW71 | API - SG, SAE 10W-30 (-4Deg.F to Above 104Deg.F) Synthetic Oil | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Turbo, 4D Wagon, 2.3 87, AW71L — 2.3L Eng | API - SG, SAE 10W-30 (-4Deg.F to Above 104Deg.F) Synthetic Oil | 4.70 QTS. | — | — |
| Turbo, 4D Wagon, 2.3 87, AW71L | API - SG, SAE 10W-30 (-4Deg.F to Above 104Deg.F) Synthetic Oil | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your 940
1994 Volvo 940 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) — 50/50 mixture of VOLVO Antifreeze/Coolant and water
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1994 Volvo 940 take?
The 1994 Volvo 940 takes 10W-30 motor oil (API - SG, SAE 10W-30 (-4Deg.F to Above 104Deg.F) Synthetic Oil), per the factory service manual.
How much oil does a 1994 Volvo 940 take?
The 1994 Volvo 940 holds 4.7 quarts with a filter change.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1994 Volvo 940?
Yes. 10W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1994 Volvo 940. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.