Great post and it could come in handy. Thanks for this!

 

Good write-up. How bad does the oil look on the first 5k?

 

Dark - but I know that doesn't necessarily mean anything.

I'm going to get a used oil analysis (normally I never do this since I use a 5k OCI, but I'm curious to know how the car is breaking in.)

 

Verrry good write-up :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

 

Very helpful, thanks for sharing.

 

Great post!

 

Wow-- I think my do it myself oil days died with this car, but if I ever get inspired to d.i.m. I know where to come for a pictorial tutorial. Thanks, stickshift.

 

FYI: The center plug on the filter housing uses a 6mm Allen, not a T40. While a T40 will fit, be cautious because if you use a worn out bit it can strip out the hole.

 

According to this calculator, 6.2qt equals 6.8L. Isn't that too much if 5.9L is the volume for a "dry" engine.
http://convert-units.info/volume/us-quart/6.2

 

Not sure where that calculator gets that. 5.9L is 6.2 quarts.

 

Strange, according to this calculator, 1qt is about 1.1 liters.
Elsewhere, I find that 1 US quart = 0.946352946 liters. 6.2 of these does indeed match 5.9 liters

 

I've been putting 6.2 quarts in Drive-E engines since they came out and can tell you that is how much they take.

 

Does that include engines that still have/had dipsticks?
If so, did you fill 6.2qt without having any overfill?

 

Even though I will let Volvo change my oil, it was very interesting seeing how it is done. Nice pictures and thanks for taking the time to show us the procedure.

 

artywave:
Thanks for the write up! :beer:

 

Yes it can.

 

Wow, who has this kind of time on their hands?

 

Actually less time than waiting for shuttle from and to dealership. Just need a powered socket drive to help on those 10 easy bolts.

Fusion · Red · T8 · XC60

 

I just get a loaner

 

The autonation franchise here share same shuttle among MB, Volvo, maybe BMW, Audi too. Compare with the Ford Focus from onsite Enterprise rental, I'd ride the shuttle.

Rolling, Fusion Red XC60 T8

 

Good write-up, but I’m lazy - so...
My only question is “Why.” 😀

 

Good write-up, but I'm lazy - so...
My only question is "Why." [emoji3]

Well for me, having a lift helps.

I enjoy working on my own cars. It gives me peace of mind that I did the extra work. By no means am I a dealer mechanic though.

I'm an engineer, so this kind of stuff interests me ?

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That's a shame!

 

Thanks! Do you need a ramp to access the belly pan? I have air suspension, so I'm thinking if I changed it to off road mode, shut the car, then I don't have to raise the car to do an oil change?

 

The idea is to lift the front end of car to let more oil drain out, as the drain plug is at rear of oil pan. My driveway is a small slope and I can park the car at top of slope so it tilts up and do the oil change if I am lazy.

Fusion · Red · T8 · XC60

 

stick_shift - thanks for doing this!! While I do not change the oil/filter on our Volvos (always assumed it was more difficult than other cars) I do change the oil on my nicees' Hondas and Hyundais. This proves that the cartridge filter set up, while very different, is really not that more involved than the traditional set up. Our 12 XC60 is due for an oil change next month so I may give it a try. There is nothing more satisfying than an quick and easy DIY project.

 

When taking off the cartridge, there is more dirty oil spill than other filter. I bag the cartridge in a plastic bag while taking it off to catch the spill and keep my hand cleaner.

Rolling, Fusion Red XC60 T8

 

I am using similar Rhino ramps in my garage. Works great for oil and transmission fluid changes. The design prevents the car to drive off the ramps even gas pedal is stepped on a bit too hard.

https://www.amazon.com/RhinoGear-11...1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1520951363&sr=1-1&keywords=car+ramps+for+oil+changes

 

oil changes are MUCH easier with a lift. But rhino ramps are a good alternative

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Fantastic post. +1 and Thank you.

I too, am 'that way inclined' to do my own car maintenance. And I too, have nice soft hands from IT work [emoji6]
This post led me on a day of discovery...some may say wasted [emoji6]...because it seriously has been a whole Sunday: 8am to 7pm!...I could have mowed the lawns, watched a movie, gone for a walk, talked with my family.... I guess! Hmmm.

I caught out the local dealership: they hadn't replaced the engine oil. I found grains of sand on the filler cap housing and o-ring after a service (long story how that got there....the short version is: demonstrator model that went for an adventure on a beach in Queensland....a serious adventure by all accounts....sand EVERYWHERE!) and so I figured that the cap hadn't been taken off at it's service, thus the oil not changed. No service technician in their right mind would replace that without cleaning off (the very evident) sand...at least I hope not! I'll see if I can dig out the pic of the sandy o-ring.

Hence my reason for wanting to do my own maintenance

Any ways. As the great ad in the 80'-90's from Castrol said: "Oils ain't Oils".

It's not just the viscosity range you need to look out for here. It's the specific ACEA ratings and/or Volvo Specifications that matter. In Australia and the UK, it's recommended to use a 0w20 weight, whilst the US recommends the 5w30. Why?
Lord only knows the answer to that question as my research today came up with nil.

Volvo recommends ACEA A5-B5 and/or VCC RBS0-2AE. The Pennzoil you've chosen falls in that criterion....so well done [emoji3]. The Ultra Platinum version is slightly better at cold start ups....just only very slightly.

Ultra Platinum v Platinum

As you're all probably aware, Castrol and Volvo partnered up in the development of the 2ltr turbo engine used in the XC90 (and the variation before, that was used in the XC60)
My preference in oils has been Liqui-Moly since 2013...it's just that good. Engine runs smoother, quieter and fuel economy improves. Have tested this enough against other brands to know it's not BS.

So, Liqui-Moly have an oil that is VCC RBS0-2AE compliant...Special Tec V 0w20.
Has a low pour point, high flash point, a higher Viscosity Index and a lower 40ºC Viscosity and higher 100ºC Viscosity than the specially developed Castrol Professional Edge.
The trouble is, getting it in Australia is difficult. In fact, the Castrol Professional Edge is also difficult...I'll leave it to you to search for this puppy!

Now....

Liqui-Moly also do a Special Tec 0w30 that is VCC 95200377 rated(a Volvo rating and approved for the XC60 2 Ltr turbo'd engine) and ACEA A5-B5 rated...It is pretty damn close to the V 0w20 but is better on the 100ºC Viscosity and also the Total Base Number (11.1 mg KOH/g compared with the V0w20 @ 7.9....higher is better).
The only drawback is it's Sulfate Ash result... <=1.6 wt% compared with 0.9wt%...lower is better.

My question to the audience is.... will this higher sulphate result, affect the catalytic converter in a negative way?

FYI, EUROL do a nice alternative too that is also compliant.

Thank you for your attention [emoji6]

 

As promised, here is the UOA. It seems to be well worth it to change it out at 5k or even earlier, especially if you're committed to long term ownership. (Those leasing probably don't care...)

 

You're truly awesome doing this and sharing it. Thank you

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Thanks stick_shift. My T6 is at 3k miles. I'll do oil change in the next week or so.

 

For those who are interested in doing first oil change yourself, I found Pennzoil Platinum 5w-30 here cheapest so far:
https://www.target.com/p/pennzoil-platinum-full-synthetic-5w-30/-/A-16972572