Volvo XC40 Oil Type & Capacity

The Volvo XC40 takes 5W-30 engine oil, about 5.9 qt with a filter change, on 2018-2026 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2017 models use 0W-20 (5.5-5.9 qt) - so check your year in the table below.

Oil by model year

Model yearsOil typeCapacity
2018-20265W-305.9 qt
20170W-205.5-5.9 qt

Capacity is with a filter change and can vary by engine - open your exact year below for the per-engine figures and our sources.

Every XC40 year

Frequently asked

What kind of oil does a Volvo XC40 take?

The Volvo XC40 takes 5W-30 engine oil, about 5.9 qt with a filter change, on 2018-2026 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2017 models use 0W-20 (5.5-5.9 qt) - so check your year in the table below.

How many quarts of oil does a Volvo XC40 take?

About 5.9 qt with a filter change on 2018-2026 models, and 5.5-5.9 qt on 2017 models. Capacity varies by engine, so check your exact year for the per-engine figure - and finish on the dipstick rather than pouring in the full amount.

Does the oil type change by year on the Volvo XC40?

Yes. We record 2 different factory specs across the years we cover - 2018-2026: 5W-30; 2017: 0W-20. Use the table above and confirm against your owner's manual.

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