2021 Volvo XC60 Oil Type & Capacity
The 2021 Volvo XC60 oil type depends on the engine: the T5 Inscription, AWD takes 0W-20 (6.4 quarts qt with filter); the T5 Inscription, FWD takes 0W-20 (6.4 quarts qt with filter); the T5 Momentum, AWD takes 0W-20 (6.4 quarts qt with filter); the T5 Momentum, FWD takes 0W-20 (6.4 quarts qt with filter); the T5 R-Design, AWD takes 0W-20 (6.4 quarts qt with filter); the T5 R-Design, FWD takes 0W-20 (6.4 quarts qt with filter); the T6 Inscription takes 0W-20 (6.4 quarts qt with filter); the T6 Momentum takes 0W-20 (6.4 quarts qt with filter); the T6 R-Design takes 0W-20 (6.4 quarts qt with filter); the T8 Recharge Inscription takes 0W-20 (5.9 quarts qt with filter); the T8 Recharge Inscription Exp. takes 0W-20 (5.9 quarts qt with filter); the T8 Recharge Polestar takes 0W-20 (5.9 quarts qt with filter); the T8 Recharge R-Design takes 0W-20 (5.9 quarts qt with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- T5 Inscription, AWD: 0W-20, 6.4 quarts with filter
- T5 Inscription, FWD: 0W-20, 6.4 quarts with filter
- T5 Momentum, AWD: 0W-20, 6.4 quarts with filter
- T5 Momentum, FWD: 0W-20, 6.4 quarts with filter
- T5 R-Design, AWD: 0W-20, 6.4 quarts with filter
- T5 R-Design, FWD: 0W-20, 6.4 quarts with filter
- T6 Inscription: 0W-20, 6.4 quarts with filter
- T6 Momentum: 0W-20, 6.4 quarts with filter
- T6 R-Design: 0W-20, 6.4 quarts with filter
- T8 Recharge Inscription: 0W-20, 5.9 quarts with filter
- T8 Recharge Inscription Exp.: 0W-20, 5.9 quarts with filter
- T8 Recharge Polestar: 0W-20, 5.9 quarts with filter
- T8 Recharge R-Design: 0W-20, 5.9 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T5 Inscription, AWD — Gas | VCC RBSO-2AE 0W-20 | 6.40 QTS. | — | This vehicle is delivered from the factory with synthetic oil. |
| T5 Inscription, FWD — Gas | VCC RBSO-2AE 0W-20 | 6.40 QTS. | — | This vehicle is delivered from the factory with synthetic oil. |
| T5 Momentum, AWD — Gas | VCC RBSO-2AE 0W-20 | 6.40 QTS. | — | This vehicle is delivered from the factory with synthetic oil. |
| T5 Momentum, FWD — Gas | VCC RBSO-2AE 0W-20 | 6.40 QTS. | — | This vehicle is delivered from the factory with synthetic oil. |
| T5 R-Design, AWD — Gas | VCC RBSO-2AE 0W-20 | 6.40 QTS. | — | This vehicle is delivered from the factory with synthetic oil. |
| T5 R-Design, FWD — Gas | VCC RBSO-2AE 0W-20 | 6.40 QTS. | — | This vehicle is delivered from the factory with synthetic oil. |
| T6 Inscription — Gas | VCC RBSO-2AE 0W-20 | 6.40 QTS. | — | This vehicle is delivered from the factory with synthetic oil. |
| T6 Momentum — Gas | VCC RBSO-2AE 0W-20 | 6.40 QTS. | — | This vehicle is delivered from the factory with synthetic oil. |
| T6 R-Design — Gas | VCC RBSO-2AE 0W-20 | 6.40 QTS. | — | This vehicle is delivered from the factory with synthetic oil. |
| T8 Recharge Inscription — Gas/Electric | VCC RBSO-2AE 0W-20 | 5.90 QTS. | — | This vehicle is delivered from the factory with synthetic oil. |
| T8 Recharge Inscription Exp. — Gas/Electric | VCC RBSO-2AE 0W-20 | 5.90 QTS. | — | This vehicle is delivered from the factory with synthetic oil. |
| T8 Recharge Polestar — Gas/Electric | VCC RBSO-2AE 0W-20 | 5.90 QTS. | — | This vehicle is delivered from the factory with synthetic oil. |
| T8 Recharge R-Design — Gas/Electric | VCC RBSO-2AE 0W-20 | 5.90 QTS. | — | This vehicle is delivered from the factory with synthetic oil. |
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Coolant capacity
8.7 quarts (8.23 L) — 50/50 mixture of VOLVO Antifreeze/Coolant or equivalent coolant with corrosion inhibitor and water. The level should not exceed the yellow MAX mark inside the expansion tank.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2021 Volvo XC60 take?
It depends on the engine: T5 Inscription, AWD uses 0W-20; T5 Inscription, FWD uses 0W-20; T5 Momentum, AWD uses 0W-20; T5 Momentum, FWD uses 0W-20; T5 R-Design, AWD uses 0W-20; T5 R-Design, FWD uses 0W-20; T6 Inscription uses 0W-20; T6 Momentum uses 0W-20; T6 R-Design uses 0W-20; T8 Recharge Inscription uses 0W-20; T8 Recharge Inscription Exp. uses 0W-20; T8 Recharge Polestar uses 0W-20; T8 Recharge R-Design uses 0W-20.
What is the oil capacity of a 2021 Volvo XC60?
Oil capacity depends on the engine: T5 Inscription, AWD holds 6.4 quarts with filter; T5 Inscription, FWD holds 6.4 quarts with filter; T5 Momentum, AWD holds 6.4 quarts with filter; T5 Momentum, FWD holds 6.4 quarts with filter; T5 R-Design, AWD holds 6.4 quarts with filter; T5 R-Design, FWD holds 6.4 quarts with filter; T6 Inscription holds 6.4 quarts with filter; T6 Momentum holds 6.4 quarts with filter; T6 R-Design holds 6.4 quarts with filter; T8 Recharge Inscription holds 5.9 quarts with filter; T8 Recharge Inscription Exp. holds 5.9 quarts with filter; T8 Recharge Polestar holds 5.9 quarts with filter; T8 Recharge R-Design holds 5.9 quarts with filter.
How often should I change the oil in my 2021 Volvo XC60?
Most 2021 Volvo XC60 owners follow a 5,000–7,500 mile interval with conventional oil, or up to 10,000 miles with full synthetic. Always check the oil life monitor if equipped, and consult your owner's manual — Volvo recommends intervals based on driving conditions, not just mileage.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2021 Volvo XC60?
Yes. 0W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2021 Volvo XC60. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.