2023 Volvo XC60 Oil Type & Capacity
The 2023 Volvo XC60 oil type depends on the engine: the B5 Core, AWD takes 0W-20 (6.4 quarts qt with filter); the B5 Core, FWD takes 0W-20 (6.4 quarts qt with filter); the B5 Plus, AWD takes 0W-20 (6.4 quarts qt with filter); the B5 Plus, FWD takes 0W-20 (6.4 quarts qt with filter); the B5 Ultimate, AWD takes 0W-20 (6.4 quarts qt with filter); the B5 Ultimate, FWD takes 0W-20 (6.4 quarts qt with filter); the B6 Ultimate takes 0W-20 (6.4 quarts qt with filter); the T8 Recharge Core takes 0W-20 (5.9 quarts qt with filter); the T8 Recharge Plus 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 Ultimate takes 0W-20 (5.9 quarts qt with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- B5 Core, AWD: 0W-20, 6.4 quarts with filter
- B5 Core, FWD: 0W-20, 6.4 quarts with filter
- B5 Plus, AWD: 0W-20, 6.4 quarts with filter
- B5 Plus, FWD: 0W-20, 6.4 quarts with filter
- B5 Ultimate, AWD: 0W-20, 6.4 quarts with filter
- B5 Ultimate, FWD: 0W-20, 6.4 quarts with filter
- B6 Ultimate: 0W-20, 6.4 quarts with filter
- T8 Recharge Core: 0W-20, 5.9 quarts with filter
- T8 Recharge Plus: 0W-20, 5.9 quarts with filter
- T8 Recharge Polestar: 0W-20, 5.9 quarts with filter
- T8 Recharge Ultimate: 0W-20, 5.9 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B5 Core, AWD — B5 Core,B5 Plus,B5 Ultimate,B6 Ultimate | VCC RBSO-2AE 0W-20 | 6.40 QTS. | — | This vehicle is delivered from the factory with synthetic oil. 0W-30 or 5W-30 ACEA A5/B5 engine oil can also be used if VCC RBS0 2AE 0W-20 oil is not available. |
| B5 Core, FWD — B5 Core,B5 Plus,B5 Ultimate,B6 Ultimate | VCC RBSO-2AE 0W-20 | 6.40 QTS. | — | This vehicle is delivered from the factory with synthetic oil. 0W-30 or 5W-30 ACEA A5/B5 engine oil can also be used if VCC RBS0 2AE 0W-20 oil is not available. |
| B5 Plus, AWD — B5 Core,B5 Plus,B5 Ultimate,B6 Ultimate | VCC RBSO-2AE 0W-20 | 6.40 QTS. | — | This vehicle is delivered from the factory with synthetic oil. 0W-30 or 5W-30 ACEA A5/B5 engine oil can also be used if VCC RBS0 2AE 0W-20 oil is not available. |
| B5 Plus, FWD — B5 Core,B5 Plus,B5 Ultimate,B6 Ultimate | VCC RBSO-2AE 0W-20 | 6.40 QTS. | — | This vehicle is delivered from the factory with synthetic oil. 0W-30 or 5W-30 ACEA A5/B5 engine oil can also be used if VCC RBS0 2AE 0W-20 oil is not available. |
| B5 Ultimate, AWD — B5 Core,B5 Plus,B5 Ultimate,B6 Ultimate | VCC RBSO-2AE 0W-20 | 6.40 QTS. | — | This vehicle is delivered from the factory with synthetic oil. 0W-30 or 5W-30 ACEA A5/B5 engine oil can also be used if VCC RBS0 2AE 0W-20 oil is not available. |
| B5 Ultimate, FWD — B5 Core,B5 Plus,B5 Ultimate,B6 Ultimate | VCC RBSO-2AE 0W-20 | 6.40 QTS. | — | This vehicle is delivered from the factory with synthetic oil. 0W-30 or 5W-30 ACEA A5/B5 engine oil can also be used if VCC RBS0 2AE 0W-20 oil is not available. |
| B6 Ultimate — B5 Core,B5 Plus,B5 Ultimate,B6 Ultimate | VCC RBSO-2AE 0W-20 | 6.40 QTS. | — | This vehicle is delivered from the factory with synthetic oil. 0W-30 or 5W-30 ACEA A5/B5 engine oil can also be used if VCC RBS0 2AE 0W-20 oil is not available. |
| T8 Recharge Core — T8 Recharge Core,T8 Recharge Plus,T8 Recharge Polestar,T8 Re | VCC RBSO-2AE 0W-20 | 5.90 QTS. | — | This vehicle is delivered from the factory with synthetic oil. 0W-30 or 5W-30 ACEA A5/B5 engine oil can also be used if VCC RBS0 2AE 0W-20 oil is not available. |
| T8 Recharge Plus — T8 Recharge Core,T8 Recharge Plus,T8 Recharge Polestar,T8 Re | VCC RBSO-2AE 0W-20 | 5.90 QTS. | — | This vehicle is delivered from the factory with synthetic oil. 0W-30 or 5W-30 ACEA A5/B5 engine oil can also be used if VCC RBS0 2AE 0W-20 oil is not available. |
| T8 Recharge Polestar — T8 Recharge Core,T8 Recharge Plus,T8 Recharge Polestar,T8 Re | VCC RBSO-2AE 0W-20 | 5.90 QTS. | — | This vehicle is delivered from the factory with synthetic oil. 0W-30 or 5W-30 ACEA A5/B5 engine oil can also be used if VCC RBS0 2AE 0W-20 oil is not available. |
| T8 Recharge Ultimate — T8 Recharge Core,T8 Recharge Plus,T8 Recharge Polestar,T8 Re | VCC RBSO-2AE 0W-20 | 5.90 QTS. | — | This vehicle is delivered from the factory with synthetic oil. 0W-30 or 5W-30 ACEA A5/B5 engine oil can also be used if VCC RBS0 2AE 0W-20 oil is not available. |
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Coolant capacity
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Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2023 Volvo XC60 take?
It depends on the engine: B5 Core, AWD uses 0W-20; B5 Core, FWD uses 0W-20; B5 Plus, AWD uses 0W-20; B5 Plus, FWD uses 0W-20; B5 Ultimate, AWD uses 0W-20; B5 Ultimate, FWD uses 0W-20; B6 Ultimate uses 0W-20; T8 Recharge Core uses 0W-20; T8 Recharge Plus uses 0W-20; T8 Recharge Polestar uses 0W-20; T8 Recharge Ultimate uses 0W-20.
What is the oil capacity of a 2023 Volvo XC60?
Oil capacity depends on the engine: B5 Core, AWD holds 6.4 quarts with filter; B5 Core, FWD holds 6.4 quarts with filter; B5 Plus, AWD holds 6.4 quarts with filter; B5 Plus, FWD holds 6.4 quarts with filter; B5 Ultimate, AWD holds 6.4 quarts with filter; B5 Ultimate, FWD holds 6.4 quarts with filter; B6 Ultimate holds 6.4 quarts with filter; T8 Recharge Core holds 5.9 quarts with filter; T8 Recharge Plus holds 5.9 quarts with filter; T8 Recharge Polestar holds 5.9 quarts with filter; T8 Recharge Ultimate holds 5.9 quarts with filter.
How often should I change the oil in my 2023 Volvo XC60?
Most 2023 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 2023 Volvo XC60?
Yes. 0W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2023 Volvo XC60. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.