Volvo S60 2001-2009

The Volvo S60, produced from 2001 to 2009, represented a significant step forward for the Swedish automaker in the midsize luxury sedan segment. Known for its elegant and understated design, the S60 featured Volvo's signature elements, including a prominent grille and distinctive rear light clusters. The interior was spacious and comfortable, with high-quality materials and ergonomic controls emphasizing safety and practicality.

One of the standout features of the S60 was its commitment to safety. Volvo equipped it with innovative technologies like side-impact and curtain airbags, stability control, and whiplash protection seats. The S60 also offered a range of engines, including turbocharged options, providing a blend of performance and efficiency. Overall, the Volvo S60 from this era was praised for its safety innovations, Scandinavian design, and comfortable driving experience in the competitive midsize luxury sedan market.

Volvo S60 specification, engine oil capacity, spark plug gap, safety rating, fuel consumption, transmission, and light bulb sizes.

Engine 2.4L 5-Cylinder DOHC

• Recommended Oil viscosity: 5W-30
• Recommended Engine Oil:  GF-4
• Drain Plug Torque:  28FT-LBS
• Oil capacity: 6.0 qts

Spark Plug Gap

• 2.4L 5-Cylinder: 0.028”

Engine 2.5L 5-Cylinder DOHC

• Recommended Oil viscosity: 5W-30
• Recommended Engine Oil:  GF-4
• Drain Plug Torque:  28FT-LBS
• Oil capacity: 5.8 qts

Spark Plug Gap

• 2.5L 5-Cylinder: 0.028”

Fuel

• Capacity:18 US gal. (68 liters)

Automatic transmission oil

• Type: JWS 3309 Different types of oil should never be mixed.
• Capacity: 7.6 US qts. (7.2 liters)

Manual transmission oil

• Type: MTF 97309
• Capacity: 2.1 US qts. (2.0 liters)

Coolant

•  Type: Volvo original coolant/antifreeze
• Capacity: 9.3 US qts (8.8 liters)

Brake fluid

• Type: DOT 4+ boiling point >536 °F (280 °C)
• Capacity: 0.69 US qts. (0.65 liters)

Power Steering Fluid

• Type: Volvo synthetic power steering fluid (Pentosin CHF 11S) P/N 1161529 or equivalent
• Capacity: 0.9 US qts. (0.9 liters

Washer fluid

• Type: Use washer fluid solvent in cold weather conditions
• Capacity: 6.8 US qts (6.4 liters)

Powertrain

Engine

petrol:

• 2.0 L B5204T5 turbo I5
• 2.3 L B5234T3 turbo I5
• 2.4 L B5244S/S2 I5
• 2.4 L B5244SG I5 (petrol / LPG / CNG)
• 2.4 L B5244T/T3/T5 turbo I5
• 2.5 L B5254T2/T2-R turbo I5

diesel:

• 2.4 L D5244T turbodiesel I5

Fuel Consumption

Safety Ratings

Front Lights

• Front Fog Light Bulb: H1-55W
• Front Inner Turn Signal Light Bulb: 12496
• Front Outer Turn Signal Light Bulb: 2827
• Front Sidemarker Light Bulb: 2825
• High Beam and Low Beam Headlight Bulb: HID-D1S
• High Beam Headlight Bulb: H9-65W
• Low Beam Headlight Bulb: H11-55W

Rear Lights

• Back Up Light Bulb: 7506
• Brake Light Bulb: 7506
• Center High Mount Stop Light Bulb: LED
• License Plate Light Bulb: 6418
• Parking Light Bulb: 2825
• Rear Sidemarker Light Bulb:
  • 7528
  • 5008
• Rear Turn Signal Light Bulb: 12496
• Tail Light Bulb: 5007

Interior Lights

• Back Up Light Bulb:
  • 2825
  • 6418
• Glove Box Light Bulb: 17053
• Trunk Light Bulb: 6418