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Suitable for Volvo NH-12 Euro 3
For the Volvo NH-12 Euro 3, the manufacturer specifies motor oil 10W-30 (Volvo VDS-4.5, ACEA E11, ACEA E7), 10W-40 (Volvo CNG, Volvo VDS-3, Volvo VDS-4.5), 15W-40 (Volvo VDS, Volvo VDS-3, Volvo VDS-4.5), or 5W-30 (Volvo VDS-4.5, ACEA E11, ACEA E4). All 4 engine variants of the Volvo NH-12 Euro 3 take the same oils, so the selection below applies to every one of them.
Fill quantity and viscosity by engine of the Volvo NH-12 Euro 3
| Engine | Model years | Viscosity | Fill quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| NH 12-340 (D12C) Euro 3 | 2000–2006 | 10W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40, 5W-30 | 33 L |
| NH 12-380 (D12C) Euro 3 | 2000–2006 | 10W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40, 5W-30 | 33 L |
| NH 12-420 (D12C) Euro 3 | 2000–2006 | 10W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40, 5W-30 | 33 L |
| NH 12-460 (D12C) Euro 3 | 2000–2006 | 10W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40, 5W-30 | 33 L |
Fill quantity including an oil filter change, taken from our vehicle data. The change interval is set by your service book, not by the oil.
Other fluids for the Volvo NH-12 Euro 3
| Fluid | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Manual gearbox & axle oil | 75W-80, Volvo 97305, Volvo 97307 |
| Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) | 10W-30, 10W-40, Volvo CNG, Volvo VDS |
| Gear oil | 75W-80, Volvo 97305, Volvo 97307 |
| Axle & differential oil | 75W-140, 75W-90, API GL4, API GL5 |
| Power steering fluid | Volvo 97341, Allison TES 389 |
Which viscosity does a Volvo NH-12 Euro 3 need?
We cover 4 engine variants of the Volvo NH-12 Euro 3. The most commonly approved grades are 10W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40 and 5W-30. The fill quantity is 33.0 litres.
Which approvals does Volvo require?
Volvo mostly calls for the approvals Volvo CNG, Volvo VDS, Volvo VDS-3 and Volvo VDS-4.5. An oil without the right approval can cost you a warranty claim.
Volvo NH-12 Euro 3 engine variants
The oil finder covers these engine variants of the Volvo NH-12 Euro 3: NH 12-340 (D12C) Euro 3 2000–2006, NH 12-380 (D12C) Euro 3 2000–2006, NH 12-420 (D12C) Euro 3 2000–2006 and NH 12-460 (D12C) Euro 3 2000–2006.
