1995 Volvo 850 Oil Type & Capacity
The 1995 Volvo 850 oil type depends on the engine: the Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic takes 5W-30 (6.1 quarts with filter); the Base, 4D Wagon, Automatic takes 5W-30 (6.1 quarts with filter); the GLT, 4D Sedan, Automatic takes 5W-30 (5.6 quarts with filter); the GLT, 4D Sedan, Standard takes 5W-30 (5.6 quarts with filter); the GLT, 4D Wagon, Automatic takes 5W-30 (5.6 quarts with filter); the GLT, 4D Wagon, Standard takes 5W-30 (5.6 quarts with filter); the T-5R, 4D Sedan takes 5W-30 (5.6 quarts with filter); the T-5R, 4D Wagon takes 5W-30 (5.6 quarts with filter); the Turbo, 4D Sedan takes 5W-30 (5.6 quarts with filter); the Turbo, 4D Wagon takes 5W-30 (5.6 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic: 5W-30, 6.1 quarts with filter
- Base, 4D Wagon, Automatic: 5W-30, 6.1 quarts with filter
- GLT, 4D Sedan, Automatic: 5W-30, 5.6 quarts with filter
- GLT, 4D Sedan, Standard: 5W-30, 5.6 quarts with filter
- GLT, 4D Wagon, Automatic: 5W-30, 5.6 quarts with filter
- GLT, 4D Wagon, Standard: 5W-30, 5.6 quarts with filter
- T-5R, 4D Sedan: 5W-30, 5.6 quarts with filter
- T-5R, 4D Wagon: 5W-30, 5.6 quarts with filter
- Turbo, 4D Sedan: 5W-30, 5.6 quarts with filter
- Turbo, 4D Wagon: 5W-30, 5.6 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic — Base,Automatic Trans,Eng CD B5254FS | API - SG, SAE 5W-30 (-30Deg.F to 20Deg.F), SAE 10W-30 (-4Deg.F to 104Deg.F) | 6.10 QTS. | — | The engines with larger oil capacity can be recognized by the color of the dipstick handle. The dipstick handle is fluorescent red. The dipstick also has a disc attached to the handle. |
| Base, 4D Wagon, Automatic — Base,Automatic Trans,Eng CD B5254FS | API - SG, SAE 5W-30 (-30Deg.F to 20Deg.F), SAE 10W-30 (-4Deg.F to 104Deg.F) | 6.10 QTS. | — | The engines with larger oil capacity can be recognized by the color of the dipstick handle. The dipstick handle is fluorescent red. The dipstick also has a disc attached to the handle. |
| GLT, 4D Sedan, Automatic — GLT | API - SG, SAE 5W-30 (-30Deg.F to 20Deg.F), SAE 10W-30 (-4Deg.F to 104Deg.F) | 5.60 QTS. | — | — |
| GLT, 4D Sedan, Standard — GLT | API - SG, SAE 5W-30 (-30Deg.F to 20Deg.F), SAE 10W-30 (-4Deg.F to 104Deg.F) | 5.60 QTS. | — | — |
| GLT, 4D Wagon, Automatic — GLT | API - SG, SAE 5W-30 (-30Deg.F to 20Deg.F), SAE 10W-30 (-4Deg.F to 104Deg.F) | 5.60 QTS. | — | — |
| GLT, 4D Wagon, Standard — GLT | API - SG, SAE 5W-30 (-30Deg.F to 20Deg.F), SAE 10W-30 (-4Deg.F to 104Deg.F) | 5.60 QTS. | — | — |
| T-5R, 4D Sedan — 2.3L Eng | API - SG, SAE 5W-30 (-30Deg.F to 20Deg.F), SAE 10W-30 (-4Deg.F to 104Deg.F) | 5.60 QTS. | — | 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. Add .95 qt. if the oil cooler has been drained. |
| T-5R, 4D Wagon — 2.3L Eng | API - SG, SAE 5W-30 (-30Deg.F to 20Deg.F), SAE 10W-30 (-4Deg.F to 104Deg.F) | 5.60 QTS. | — | 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. Add .95 qt. if the oil cooler has been drained. |
| Turbo, 4D Sedan — 2.3L Eng | API - SG, SAE 5W-30 (-30Deg.F to 20Deg.F), SAE 10W-30 (-4Deg.F to 104Deg.F) | 5.60 QTS. | — | 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. Add .95 qt. if the oil cooler has been drained. |
| Turbo, 4D Wagon — 2.3L Eng | API - SG, SAE 5W-30 (-30Deg.F to 20Deg.F), SAE 10W-30 (-4Deg.F to 104Deg.F) | 5.60 QTS. | — | 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. Add .95 qt. if the oil cooler has been drained. |
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More specs & repair guides for your 850
1995 Volvo 850 factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
7.4 quarts (7 L) — 50/50 mixture of VOLVO Antifreeze/Coolant and water
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1995 Volvo 850 take?
It depends on the engine: Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic uses 5W-30; Base, 4D Wagon, Automatic uses 5W-30; GLT, 4D Sedan, Automatic uses 5W-30; GLT, 4D Sedan, Standard uses 5W-30; GLT, 4D Wagon, Automatic uses 5W-30; GLT, 4D Wagon, Standard uses 5W-30; T-5R, 4D Sedan uses 5W-30; T-5R, 4D Wagon uses 5W-30; Turbo, 4D Sedan uses 5W-30; Turbo, 4D Wagon uses 5W-30.
How much oil does a 1995 Volvo 850 take?
Capacity depends on the engine: Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic holds 6.1 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Wagon, Automatic holds 6.1 quarts with filter; GLT, 4D Sedan, Automatic holds 5.6 quarts with filter; GLT, 4D Sedan, Standard holds 5.6 quarts with filter; GLT, 4D Wagon, Automatic holds 5.6 quarts with filter; GLT, 4D Wagon, Standard holds 5.6 quarts with filter; T-5R, 4D Sedan holds 5.6 quarts with filter; T-5R, 4D Wagon holds 5.6 quarts with filter; Turbo, 4D Sedan holds 5.6 quarts with filter; Turbo, 4D Wagon holds 5.6 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1995 Volvo 850?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1995 Volvo 850. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.