Volvo S60 Oil Type & Capacity
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Volvo S60 takes 0W-20 engine oil, about 6.4 qt with a filter change, on 2022-2025 models. Older ones use the same grade but hold a different amount - 2021 models take 5.9-6.4 qt - so check your year in the table below.
Oil by model year
| Model years | Oil type | Capacity | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-2025 | 0W-20 | 6.4 qt | Shop 0W-20 |
| 2021 | 0W-20 | 5.9-6.4 qt | Shop 0W-20 |
| 2019-2020 | 0W-20 | 5.9 qt | Shop 0W-20 |
| 2018 | 0W-20 | 5.7-5.9 qt | Shop 0W-20 |
| 2017 | 0W-20 | 6.2 qt | Shop 0W-20 |
| 2015-2016 | 0W-20 / 0W-30 | 5.7-7.2 qt | Shop 0W-20Shop 0W-30 |
| 2013-2014 | 0W-30 | 5.8-7.2 qt | Shop 0W-30 |
| 2012 | 0W-30 | 6-7.2 qt | Shop 0W-30 |
| 2011 | 0W-30 | 7.2 qt | Shop 0W-30 |
| 2007-2009 | 0W-30 | 6.1 qt | Shop 0W-30 |
| 2001-2006 | 0W-30 | 5.8-6.1 qt | Shop 0W-30 |
Capacity is with a filter change and can vary by engine - open your exact year below for the per-engine figures and our sources. Shop links go to Amazon, and we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Every S60 year
Frequently asked
What kind of oil does a Volvo S60 take?
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Volvo S60 takes 0W-20 engine oil, about 6.4 qt with a filter change, on 2022-2025 models. Older ones use the same grade but hold a different amount - 2021 models take 5.9-6.4 qt - so check your year in the table below.
How many quarts of oil does a Volvo S60 take?
About 6.4 qt with a filter change on 2022-2025 models, and 5.9-6.4 qt on 2021 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 S60?
Yes. We record 11 different factory specs across the years we cover - 2022-2025: 0W-20; 2021: 0W-20; 2019-2020: 0W-20. Use the table above and confirm against your owner's manual.
Sources. The oil grade and capacity for 24 of 24 model years is checked against a cited source, most often AMSOIL lookup guide - 2025 Volvo S60, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo (B4204T57, B420T2), AMSOIL lookup guide - 2024 Volvo S60, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo (B4204T57, B420T2) and AMSOIL lookup guide - 2023 Volvo S60, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo (B4204T57, B420T2). Each year page lists its own sources.
Last verified 2026-06-21. Maintained by Matan B., who runs GarageDex. How we verify.