2023 Volvo XC90 Oil Type & Capacity
The 2023 Volvo XC90 oil type depends on the engine: the B5 Core takes 0W-20 (6.4 quarts with filter); the B5 Plus takes 0W-20 (6.4 quarts with filter); the B6 Core takes 0W-20 (6.4 quarts with filter); the B6 Plus 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 Ultimate takes 0W-20 (5.9 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- B5 Core: 0W-20, 6.4 quarts with filter
- B5 Plus: 0W-20, 6.4 quarts with filter
- B6 Core: 0W-20, 6.4 quarts with filter
- B6 Plus: 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 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 — B5 Core,B5 Plus,B6 Core,B6 Plus,B6 Ultimate | VCC RBSO-2AE 0W-20 | 6.40 QTS. | — | This vehicle is delivered from the factory with synthetic oil. |
| B5 Plus — B5 Core,B5 Plus,B6 Core,B6 Plus,B6 Ultimate | VCC RBSO-2AE 0W-20 | 6.40 QTS. | — | This vehicle is delivered from the factory with synthetic oil. |
| B6 Core — B5 Core,B5 Plus,B6 Core,B6 Plus,B6 Ultimate | VCC RBSO-2AE 0W-20 | 6.40 QTS. | — | This vehicle is delivered from the factory with synthetic oil. |
| B6 Plus — B5 Core,B5 Plus,B6 Core,B6 Plus,B6 Ultimate | VCC RBSO-2AE 0W-20 | 6.40 QTS. | — | This vehicle is delivered from the factory with synthetic oil. |
| B6 Ultimate — B5 Core,B5 Plus,B6 Core,B6 Plus,B6 Ultimate | VCC RBSO-2AE 0W-20 | 6.40 QTS. | — | This vehicle is delivered from the factory with synthetic oil. |
| T8 Recharge Core — T8 Recharge Core,T8 Recharge Plus,T8 Recharge Ultimate | VCC RBSO-2AE 0W-20 | 5.90 QTS. | — | This vehicle is delivered from the factory with synthetic oil. |
| T8 Recharge Plus — T8 Recharge Core,T8 Recharge Plus,T8 Recharge Ultimate | VCC RBSO-2AE 0W-20 | 5.90 QTS. | — | This vehicle is delivered from the factory with synthetic oil. |
| T8 Recharge Ultimate — T8 Recharge Core,T8 Recharge Plus,T8 Recharge Ultimate | VCC RBSO-2AE 0W-20 | 5.90 QTS. | — | This vehicle is delivered from the factory with synthetic oil. |
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More specs & repair guides for your XC90
2023 Volvo XC90 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 XC90 take?
It depends on the engine: B5 Core uses 0W-20; B5 Plus uses 0W-20; B6 Core uses 0W-20; B6 Plus uses 0W-20; B6 Ultimate uses 0W-20; T8 Recharge Core uses 0W-20; T8 Recharge Plus uses 0W-20; T8 Recharge Ultimate uses 0W-20.
How much oil does a 2023 Volvo XC90 take?
Capacity depends on the engine: B5 Core holds 6.4 quarts with filter; B5 Plus holds 6.4 quarts with filter; B6 Core holds 6.4 quarts with filter; B6 Plus 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 Ultimate holds 5.9 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2023 Volvo XC90?
Yes. 0W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2023 Volvo XC90. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.