Motor oil for Volvo P1800
Type the engine variant of your Volvo P1800 to see the right engine oil and the manufacturer approvals.
17 characters, on the registration certificate part I under field E. In Poland the vehicle is looked up by VIN, not by number plate.
17 characters, on the registration certificate part I under field E. In Poland the vehicle is looked up by VIN, not by number plate.
Fill quantity and viscosity by engine of the Volvo P1800
| Engine | Model years | Viscosity | Fill quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1800ES | 1971–1973 | 10W-30, 10W-40, 20W-20, 20W-50 | 3.8 L |
| 1800E | 1969–1972 | 10W-30, 10W-40, 20W-20, 20W-50 | 3.8 L |
| 1800S | 1968–1969 | 10W-30, 10W-40, 20W-20, 20W-50 | 3.8 L |
| 1800S | 1963–1968 | 10W-30, 20W-20, 20W-50 | 3.8 L |
| P1800 | 1961–1963 | 10W-30, 20W-20, 20W-50 | 3.8 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 P1800
| Fluid | Requirement | Fill quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Manual gearbox & axle oil | 15W-40, 20W-50, Volvo VDS, ACEA A3 | 1.8 L |
| Axle & differential oil | 85W-90, API GL5, MIL-L 2105 D | 1.3 L |
| Brake fluid | DOT 3, FMVSS 116 DOT 3 | – |
| Coolant & antifreeze | G11, G12 | 9 L |
| Power steering fluid | API GL5, MIL-L 2105 D | 0.2 L |
Which viscosity does a Volvo P1800 need?
We cover 5 engine variants of the Volvo P1800. The most commonly approved grades are 10W-30, 20W-20, 20W-50 and 10W-40. The fill quantity is 3.8 litres.
Which approvals does Volvo require?
Volvo mostly calls for the approvals Volvo VDS. An oil without the right approval can cost you a warranty claim.
Volvo P1800 engine variants
The oil finder covers these engine variants of the Volvo P1800: 1800ES 1971–1973, 1800E 1969–1972, 1800S 1968–1969, 1800S 1963–1968 and P1800 1961–1963. Your engine is not listed? Type your vehicle into the search above.