The table shows all suitable motor oils for V40 1st generation, made in 1996 — 2000.
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Year
Grade SAE
all-season +25 to -25 °C
winter -30 to +5 °C
summer -5 to +45 °C
Gasoline API
Diesel API
Oil Type
Recommended Brand
1996
10W-30 15W-30 15W-40
5W-30
20W-30 25W-30
SL SJ
CH-4 CG-4
mineral, hydrocracking
Motul, Kixx, Exxon, Mannol, Chevron
1997
10W-30 15W-30 15W-40
5W-30 5W-40 10W-40
20W-30 20W-40 25W-30
SL SJ
CH-4 CG-4
mineral, hydrocracking
Motul, Kixx, Motul, Mannol, Lliqui-Moly, Chevron
1998
10W-30 15W-30 15W-40
5W-30 5W-40 10W-40
20W-30 20W-40 25W-30
SL SJ
CH-4 CG-4
mineral, hydrocracking
Mobil, Kixx, Exxon, Mannol
1999
10W-30 15W-30 15W-40
5W-30
20W-30 25W-30
SL SJ
CH-4 CG-4
semisynthetics, mineral, hydrocracking
Motul, Kixx, Exxon, Ecopower
2000
10W-30 10W-40 15W-30
5W-30
20W-30 25W-30
SM SL
CH-4
semisynthetics, mineral, hydrocracking
Mobil, Valvoline, Kixx, Exxon, Mannol
Data close to recommended in Volvo
To buy the right oil you need to know SAE Viscosity Grade and API Quality Index oil for diesel or gasoline engine. You can select any Brand from the listed.
Example: for gasoline engines Volvo V40 (1st generation) 1996, suitable multigrade mineral oil 10W-30 quality SM, SL.
For bodies made in 2000, for the cold season, well suited semisynthetics 5W-30 \ SM, SL.
If possible, check the selected oil for compliance with the manufacturers specifications and service intervals.