What kind of engine oil does Volvo use?

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OmarLynn
07/24/25 4:03am
Volvo's original engine oil brand is Castrol, and the special engine oil models for Volvo include 0W20 or 0W30. Below are specific methods for selecting engine oil for cars: 1. Performance selection: If you care about the long-term effectiveness of the engine oil, you can choose Mobil engine oil; if you focus on the engine oil's cleaning effect on the engine, you can use Shell lubricating oil; if you need lubricating oil with strong oil film toughness, it is recommended to use Castrol. 2. Driving conditions: For frequent driving in congested areas, older vehicles, or long-distance heavy-load transportation, the viscosity of the lubricating oil can be appropriately increased. 3. Engine type: For naturally aspirated engines, mineral oil and semi-synthetic oil can be used. Compared to naturally aspirated engines, turbocharged engines have a more compact structure and harsher operating conditions, requiring higher-grade lubricating oil with better fluidity, preferably fully synthetic oil.
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