2025 Volvo XC90 Oil Type & Capacity
The 2025 Volvo XC90 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 B6 Core takes 0W-20 (6.45 quarts with filter); the B6 Plus takes 0W-20 (6.45 quarts with filter); the B6 Ultra 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 Ultra 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
- B6 Core: 0W-20, 6.45 quarts with filter
- B6 Plus: 0W-20, 6.45 quarts with filter
- B6 Ultra: 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 Ultra: 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,B6 Core,B6 Plus,B6 Ultra | 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,B6 Core,B6 Plus,B6 Ultra | 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,B6 Core,B6 Plus,B6 Ultra | VCC C6SP SAE 0W-20 | 6.45 QTS. | — | VOLVO recommends Castrol Edge Professional engine oil. This vehicle comes from the factory with synthetic oil. |
| B6 Core — B5 Core,B5 Plus,B5 Ultra,B6 Core,B6 Plus,B6 Ultra | VCC C6SP SAE 0W-20 | 6.45 QTS. | — | VOLVO recommends Castrol Edge Professional engine oil. This vehicle comes from the factory with synthetic oil. |
| B6 Plus — B5 Core,B5 Plus,B5 Ultra,B6 Core,B6 Plus,B6 Ultra | VCC C6SP SAE 0W-20 | 6.45 QTS. | — | VOLVO recommends Castrol Edge Professional engine oil. This vehicle comes from the factory with synthetic oil. |
| B6 Ultra — B5 Core,B5 Plus,B5 Ultra,B6 Core,B6 Plus,B6 Ultra | 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 Ultra | 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 Ultra | 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 Ultra | 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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Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2025 Volvo XC90 take?
It depends on the engine: B5 Core uses 0W-20; B5 Plus uses 0W-20; B5 Ultra uses 0W-20; B6 Core uses 0W-20; B6 Plus uses 0W-20; B6 Ultra uses 0W-20; PHEV T8 Core uses 0W-20; PHEV T8 Plus uses 0W-20; PHEV T8 Ultra uses 0W-20.
How much oil does a 2025 Volvo XC90 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; B6 Core holds 6.45 quarts with filter; B6 Plus holds 6.45 quarts with filter; B6 Ultra 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 Ultra holds 5.92 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2025 Volvo XC90?
Yes. 0W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2025 Volvo XC90. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.