We recently bought an 2017 Volvo XC90 T6 with 33,000 mile on the clock. In researching what synthetic oil to use I found, to my dismay, that the only engine oil that will not void the Volvo warranty is Castrol Edge Pro V 0W-20, and that it only available through Volvo dealers. I contacted several dealers in NC and SC and found that they get that oil in 50 gallon drums and cannot sell me even 10 quarts. My question is not the legality of this, but is there any other engine oil available that I could buy over-the-counter and would not void the Volvo warranty?

 

Yes, but only a couple options. The oil must meet VCC RBS0-2AE specification. I think LiquiMoly makes one.

 

Thank you. Liqui Moly does meet the Volvo specs, as does Motul Specific RBSO-2AE available in 1 L CAN, 5 L CAN, 20L DRUM, and 208L DRUMs High Performance 100% Synthetic Fuel Economy Engine Oil specially designed for "VOLVO "DRIVE-E" Gasoline engines". A list of local dealers for Motul oil is available on their web site at https://www.motul.com/us/en-US/produ...cific-rbs0-2ae.

Feeling better as I can buy Volvo spec oil for my XC90 locally.

 

Just got this from Castrol: "A new product, Castrol EDGE 0W-20 V, is expected to launch late this year in 2021 which will be sold in the retail space covering the Volvo VCC RBS0-2AE oil specification."

Castrol Consumer Relations

 

This is curious. I own a 2017 XC90 T6 with 65K miles. The owner's manual specifiesBut, yesterday I receive a letter from Volvo Cars USA LLC which states:I am personally less concerned about voiding warranty and more concerned about protecting my engine. Is this updated requirement for 0W-20 merely for gas mileage? Will 5W-30 provide better engine protection?

VERY strange that a auto manufacturer would update the oil recommendation 4 years after manufacturer?!

Bob

 

It's to prevent oil consumption, not fuel mileage.