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 with filter); the B5 Core, FWD takes 0W-20 (6.4 quarts with filter); the B5 Plus, AWD takes 0W-20 (6.4 quarts with filter); the B5 Plus, FWD takes 0W-20 (6.4 quarts with filter); the B5 Ultimate, AWD takes 0W-20 (6.4 quarts with filter); the B5 Ultimate, FWD takes 0W-20 (6.4 quarts with filter); the B6 Ultimate takes 0W-20 (6.4 quarts with filter); the T8 Recharge Core takes 0W-20 (5.9 quarts with filter); the T8 Recharge Plus takes 0W-20 (5.9 quarts with filter); the T8 Recharge Polestar takes 0W-20 (5.9 quarts with filter); the T8 Recharge Ultimate takes 0W-20 (5.9 quarts 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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More specs & repair guides for your XC60
2023 Volvo XC60 factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
N/A (N/A) — 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 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.
How much oil does a 2023 Volvo XC60 take?
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.
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.