2025 Volvo XC60 Oil Type & Capacity
The 2025 Volvo XC60 oil type depends on the engine: the B5 Core takes 0W-20 (6.45 quarts with filter); the B5 Plus takes 0W-20 (6.45 quarts with filter); the B5 Ultra takes 0W-20 (6.45 quarts with filter); the B5 Ultra Black Edition takes 0W-20 (6.45 quarts with filter); the PHEV T8 Core takes 0W-20 (5.92 quarts with filter); the PHEV T8 Plus takes 0W-20 (5.92 quarts with filter); the PHEV T8 Polestar takes 0W-20 (5.92 quarts with filter); the PHEV T8 Ultra takes 0W-20 (5.92 quarts with filter); the PHEV T8 Ultra Black Edition takes 0W-20 (5.92 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- B5 Core: 0W-20, 6.45 quarts with filter
- B5 Plus: 0W-20, 6.45 quarts with filter
- B5 Ultra: 0W-20, 6.45 quarts with filter
- B5 Ultra Black Edition: 0W-20, 6.45 quarts with filter
- PHEV T8 Core: 0W-20, 5.92 quarts with filter
- PHEV T8 Plus: 0W-20, 5.92 quarts with filter
- PHEV T8 Polestar: 0W-20, 5.92 quarts with filter
- PHEV T8 Ultra: 0W-20, 5.92 quarts with filter
- PHEV T8 Ultra Black Edition: 0W-20, 5.92 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,B5 Ultra,B5 Ultra Black Edition | VCC C6SP SAE 0W-20 | 6.45 QTS. | — | VOLVO recommends Castrol Edge Professional engine oil. This vehicle comes from the factory with synthetic oil. |
| B5 Plus — B5 Core,B5 Plus,B5 Ultra,B5 Ultra Black Edition | VCC C6SP SAE 0W-20 | 6.45 QTS. | — | VOLVO recommends Castrol Edge Professional engine oil. This vehicle comes from the factory with synthetic oil. |
| B5 Ultra — B5 Core,B5 Plus,B5 Ultra,B5 Ultra Black Edition | VCC C6SP SAE 0W-20 | 6.45 QTS. | — | VOLVO recommends Castrol Edge Professional engine oil. This vehicle comes from the factory with synthetic oil. |
| B5 Ultra Black Edition — B5 Core,B5 Plus,B5 Ultra,B5 Ultra Black Edition | VCC C6SP SAE 0W-20 | 6.45 QTS. | — | VOLVO recommends Castrol Edge Professional engine oil. This vehicle comes from the factory with synthetic oil. |
| PHEV T8 Core — PHEV T8 Core,PHEV T8 Plus,PHEV T8 Polestar,PHEV T8 Ultra,PHE | VCC C6SP SAE 0W-20 | 5.92 QTS. | — | VOLVO recommends Castrol Edge Professional engine oil. This vehicle comes from the factory with synthetic oil. |
| PHEV T8 Plus — PHEV T8 Core,PHEV T8 Plus,PHEV T8 Polestar,PHEV T8 Ultra,PHE | VCC C6SP SAE 0W-20 | 5.92 QTS. | — | VOLVO recommends Castrol Edge Professional engine oil. This vehicle comes from the factory with synthetic oil. |
| PHEV T8 Polestar — PHEV T8 Core,PHEV T8 Plus,PHEV T8 Polestar,PHEV T8 Ultra,PHE | VCC C6SP SAE 0W-20 | 5.92 QTS. | — | VOLVO recommends Castrol Edge Professional engine oil. This vehicle comes from the factory with synthetic oil. |
| PHEV T8 Ultra — PHEV T8 Core,PHEV T8 Plus,PHEV T8 Polestar,PHEV T8 Ultra,PHE | VCC C6SP SAE 0W-20 | 5.92 QTS. | — | VOLVO recommends Castrol Edge Professional engine oil. This vehicle comes from the factory with synthetic oil. |
| PHEV T8 Ultra Black Edition — PHEV T8 Core,PHEV T8 Plus,PHEV T8 Polestar,PHEV T8 Ultra,PHE | VCC C6SP SAE 0W-20 | 5.92 QTS. | — | VOLVO recommends Castrol Edge Professional engine oil. This vehicle comes from the factory with synthetic oil. |
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2025 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 2025 Volvo XC60 take?
It depends on the engine: B5 Core uses 0W-20; B5 Plus uses 0W-20; B5 Ultra uses 0W-20; B5 Ultra Black Edition uses 0W-20; PHEV T8 Core uses 0W-20; PHEV T8 Plus uses 0W-20; PHEV T8 Polestar uses 0W-20; PHEV T8 Ultra uses 0W-20; PHEV T8 Ultra Black Edition uses 0W-20.
How much oil does a 2025 Volvo XC60 take?
Capacity depends on the engine: B5 Core holds 6.45 quarts with filter; B5 Plus holds 6.45 quarts with filter; B5 Ultra holds 6.45 quarts with filter; B5 Ultra Black Edition holds 6.45 quarts with filter; PHEV T8 Core holds 5.92 quarts with filter; PHEV T8 Plus holds 5.92 quarts with filter; PHEV T8 Polestar holds 5.92 quarts with filter; PHEV T8 Ultra holds 5.92 quarts with filter; PHEV T8 Ultra Black Edition holds 5.92 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2025 Volvo XC60?
Yes. 0W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2025 Volvo XC60. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.