3.6.2. Oils
The oils recommended for the B4184S b B4204S — ACEA engine — A296, or A396, mineral, the class G4.
Oil is chosen taking into account a climatic zone according to the table in which the range of temperatures is specified for the stable temperature of air.
Synthetic and semi-synthetic oils can be used if they conform to the above-stated requirements.
Experts of Volvo do not recommend to use additional additives as they can negatively influence engine service life.
In extreme conditions which are accompanied by excessively big consumption of oil, for example, when driving in the hilly terrain with frequent braking by the engine or at high-speed movement along highways, it is necessary to use only ACEA A3-96.
Capacity of oil system at engines of cars of release till 1997 without the capacity of an oil filter 5,0 liters, taking into account the capacity of an oil filter — 5,4 liters.
At engines of cars of release with
1998 without the capacity of an oil filter 4,0 liters, taking into account the capacity of an oil filter — 4,3 liters.