2015 Volvo S60 Oil Type & Capacity
The 2015 Volvo S60 oil type depends on the engine: the 2.0L takes 5W-30 (5.7 quarts with filter); the 2.0L takes 5W-30 (5.7 quarts with filter); the 2.0L takes 5W-30 (5.7 quarts with filter); the 2.0L takes 5W-30 (5.7 quarts with filter); the 2.5L takes 5W-30 (5.8 quarts with filter); the T6 Polestar takes 5W-30 (7.18 quarts with filter); the T6 R-Design takes 5W-30 (7.18 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- 2.0L: 5W-30, 5.7 quarts with filter
- 2.0L: 5W-30, 5.7 quarts with filter
- 2.0L: 5W-30, 5.7 quarts with filter
- 2.0L: 5W-30, 5.7 quarts with filter
- 2.5L: 5W-30, 5.8 quarts with filter
- T6 Polestar: 5W-30, 7.18 quarts with filter
- T6 R-Design: 5W-30, 7.18 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L — 2.0L Eng | Full Synthetic engine oil meeting the minimum ACEA A5/B5 must be used, SAE 5W-30 | 5.70 QTS. | — | 4-cylinder engines only: Volvo oil VCC RBS0-2AE/SAE 0W20 is recommended for extreme driving conditions. This oil must never be used in 5- or 6-cylinder engines. |
| 2.0L — 2.0L Eng | Full Synthetic engine oil meeting the minimum ACEA A5/B5 must be used, SAE 5W-30 | 5.70 QTS. | — | 4-cylinder engines only: Volvo oil VCC RBS0-2AE/SAE 0W20 is recommended for extreme driving conditions. This oil must never be used in 5- or 6-cylinder engines. |
| 2.0L — 2.0L Eng | Full Synthetic engine oil meeting the minimum ACEA A5/B5 must be used, SAE 5W-30 | 5.70 QTS. | — | 4-cylinder engines only: Volvo oil VCC RBS0-2AE/SAE 0W20 is recommended for extreme driving conditions. This oil must never be used in 5- or 6-cylinder engines. |
| 2.0L — 2.0L Eng | Full Synthetic engine oil meeting the minimum ACEA A5/B5 must be used, SAE 5W-30 | 5.70 QTS. | — | 4-cylinder engines only: Volvo oil VCC RBS0-2AE/SAE 0W20 is recommended for extreme driving conditions. This oil must never be used in 5- or 6-cylinder engines. |
| 2.5L — 2.5L Eng | Full Synthetic engine oil meeting the minimum ACEA A5/B5 must be used, SAE 5W-30 | 5.80 QTS. | — | SAE 0W-30 oil meeting ACEA A5/B5 requirements is recommended for extreme driving conditions. |
| T6 Polestar — 3.0L Eng | Full Synthetic engine oil meeting the minimum ACEA A5/B5 must be used, SAE 5W-30 | 7.18 QTS. | — | SAE 0W-30 oil meeting ACEA A5/B5 requirements is recommended for extreme driving conditions. |
| T6 R-Design — 3.0L Eng | Full Synthetic engine oil meeting the minimum ACEA A5/B5 must be used, SAE 5W-30 | 7.18 QTS. | — | SAE 0W-30 oil meeting ACEA A5/B5 requirements is recommended for extreme driving conditions. |
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More specs & repair guides for your S60
2015 Volvo S60 factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
8.8 quarts (8.32 L) — 50/50 mixture of VOLVO Antifreeze/Coolant or equivalent coolant with corrosion inhibitor and water
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2015 Volvo S60 take?
It depends on the engine: 2.0L uses 5W-30; 2.0L uses 5W-30; 2.0L uses 5W-30; 2.0L uses 5W-30; 2.5L uses 5W-30; T6 Polestar uses 5W-30; T6 R-Design uses 5W-30.
How much oil does a 2015 Volvo S60 take?
Capacity depends on the engine: 2.0L holds 5.7 quarts with filter; 2.0L holds 5.7 quarts with filter; 2.0L holds 5.7 quarts with filter; 2.0L holds 5.7 quarts with filter; 2.5L holds 5.8 quarts with filter; T6 Polestar holds 7.18 quarts with filter; T6 R-Design holds 7.18 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2015 Volvo S60?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2015 Volvo S60. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.