Volvo VN Reference manual

DService Bulletin
Volvo Trucks North America
Greensboro, NC USA
Date Group No. Page
12.2007 175 60 1(18)
Trucks
This Service Bulletin replaces Service Bulletins 175-60,
“Oiland Filters, VolvoComponents”, VN,VHD VERSION2,
(6.2007), publication number PV776–20178478 and VT
(6.2007), publication number PV776–20180778. Oil and Filter Change Intervals for
VOLVO Components
VN, VHD, VT
Oil and Filters, Volvo Components
W1000080
(Valid from January 2007)
This information is updated as necessary. It provides oil change intervals for Volvo
components. Information regarding engine, transmission, rear axle and steering oil
is also included.
For the list of companies that offer oil types that meet the Volvo Drain Specification, refer
to Service Bulletin 175-62, “Approved Oils, Volvo Components”. For more information
about lubrication, refer to Service Information in Group 1.
Note: Failure to follow these recommendations may void any and all applicable engine
and driveline warranties.
Contents
•“Engine, Lubrication” page 2
•“Rear Axle, Lubrication” page 14
•“Power Steering, Lubrication” page 16
•“Transmission, Lubrication” page 17
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Service Bulletin 12.2007 175 60 2(18)
Engine, Lubrication
For more engine information, refer to the Service
Information in Group 2 and the appropriate vendor
literature.
Engine oil lubricates, seals, cools and cleans the engine.
Filtering the intake air and using a low sulfur fuel helps the
oil protect the engine parts. With better engine designs
and improved oils, the service intervals have steadily
increased. The interval choice depends on the engine
manufacturer specifications. Make sure that the correct
oil type and also the correct viscosity are chosen for the
mileage interval driven.
CAUTION
Please note that an extension of oil drains beyond the
ones given in this bulletin may damage the engine, and
void your warranty, if in effect.
Shorter oil change intervals are required if the engine is
operating in a dusty environment or if frequent stops and
starts are made.
There are many aftermarket oil additives that claim
improved performance when added to the engine oil. Do
not use supplements such as aftermarket oil treatment
additives. Each oil type recommended here already
contains additives that have been tested by engine and oil
manufacturers. Adding extra additives may put the engine
at risk of failure.
Oil filters should always be changed when changing oil.
Previously there were two types of oil filters; one for
normal intervals and one for extended intervals. Only
long-life filters are available for all intervals today.
CAUTION
Volvo branded oil filters are designed to provide
the proper level of filtration and protection for Volvo
engines. Filters that do not meet the same stringent
requirements may cause unsatisfactory results
Volvo Trucks North America cannot guarantee the
performance of filters that are not made or sold
by Volvo Trucks North America. The performance
guarantee of any commercially available filters is the
responsibility of the filter manufacturer.

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Oil Viscosity
Select viscosity for the ambient temperatures the vehicle
will be exposed to. It is not enough to just select the right
type of oil; the right oil viscosity is just as important.
The correct viscosity according to the SAE is determined
by the minimum ambient temperature at cold start
and the maximum ambient temperature during engine
operation. Use the temperature chart below to select the
best viscosity. In general, use the highest viscosity oil
available that still meets the cold start-up temperature
requirements.
W1000144
Select viscosity from the table above. Temperatures
refer to stable ambient temperature readings.
D12D and D16D Oil Type/Quality
The length of time an engine can operate before an oil
change depends on the quality oil used, the type of fuel
used, fuel consumption, engine oil consumption, vehicle
application, level of dust in the air, and fuel consumption.
The change intervals given in this bulletin are maximum
intervals. If the vehicle is operating in heavy-duty
operation, dusty or off-road conditions, etc., reduce the
intervals for more frequent oil changes. Change all oil
filters at each oil change.
Synthetic oils do not allow further extension of oil drain
intervals. It is the contamination rate, i.e., soot, and the
depletion of additives, rather than base oil quality that
determines the useful engine oil life and therefore the oil
change intervals.
Note: Engines meeting the emissions requirements of
2004 operate under more severe conditions than previous
engines. This has lead Volvo to require an oil that meets
both VDS-2 and EO-N Premium Plus quality or both
VDS-2 and API CI-4 quality standards for model year
2003 through 2006 Volvo engines. Earlier engines also
work better with these oils. They are not required, but
are strongly recommended.
CAUTION
Extra oil additives must never be added to any oil
used.
Note: Oil Terminology: VDS (Volvo Drain Specifications),
and EO-N (Engine Oil - [Grade Level])
W2003930
D12D Oil Filters
W2004725
D16D Oil Filters

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D12D and D16D Oil Change Intervals
Note: Volvo strongly recommends to use oils meeting both VDS-2 and EO-N Premium Plus at all times.
Note: For information on the Oil Change Intervals for Non-Volvo engines refer to the appropriate vendor
literature.
D12D Engines
Note: Use the information in the table below to determine
the operating condition and usage applicable to your
vehicle.
Type of Operation •Average fuel consumption
is over 4.7 liters per 10
km (under 5.0 miles per
gallon)
•Gross combined weight
(GCW) is greater than
45 000 kg (100,000 lb)
•Idle time is 40% or higher
•Vehicle operates off road
or in dusty areas
•Vehicle operates in inner
city delivery
•Average fuel consumption
is between 4.7 and 3.6 liters
per 10 km (between 5.0
and 6.5 miles per gallon)
•Gross combined weight
(GCW) is less than
45 000 kg (100,000 lb)
•Vehicle operates in
regional distribution
•Average fuel consumption
is under 3.6 liters per 10
km (over 6.5 miles per
gallon)
•Gross combined weight
(GCW) is less than
36 000 kg (80,000 lb)
•On highway operation
only
Model Year 2003 (from serial # 307434)
Higher Oil Qualities
Oil Quality
both VDS-2 and EO-N Premium Plus
Mileage* 19 000 km (12,000 miles) 24 000 km (15,000 miles) 40 000 km (25,000 miles)
Months* 4 4 4
Hours* 300 400 600
Fuel Usage* 9500 liters (2500 gallons) 11 500 liters (3000 gallons) 15 000 liters (4000 gallons)
Normal Oil Qualities
Oil Quality
both VDS-2 and API CI-4
Mileage* 14 000 km (9000 miles) 18 000 km (11,000 miles) 30 000 km (19,000 miles)
Months* 4 4 4
Hours* 250 300 450
Fuel Usage* 7100 liters (1900 gallons) 8500 liters (2200 gallons) 11 500 liters (3000 gallons)
* Whichever comes first

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D16D Engines
Note: Use the information in the table below to determine
the operating condition and usage applicable to your
vehicle.
Type of Operation •Average fuel consumption is over 4.7
liters per 10 km (below 5.0 miles per
gallon)
•Gross combined weight (GCW) is
greater than 50 000 kg (110,000 lb)
•Idle time is 40% or higher
•Average fuel consumption is under 4.7
liters per 10 km (above 5.0 miles per
gallon)
•Gross combined weight (GCW) is
equal to or less than 50 000 kg
(110,000 lb)
•Idle time is less than 40%
Note: All three conditions (fuel
consumption, GCW and idle time) must
be fulfilled to use this interval.
Oil Quality
both VDS-2 and EO-N Premium Plus
42L (44 quarts) Oil Capacity
Mileage* 24 000 km (15,000 miles) 40 000 km (25,000 miles)
Months* 4 4
Hours* 400 600
Fuel Usage* 12 500 liters (3,300 gallons) 17 000 liters (4,500 gallons)
52L (55 quarts) Oil Capacity
Mileage* 32 000 km (20,000 miles) 56 000 km (35,000 miles)
Months* 4 4
Hours* 500 800
Fuel Usage* 17 500 liters (4,500 gallons) 24 000 liters (6,400 gallons)
* Whichever comes first