Service Bulletin

Volvo Truck Corporation

Göteborg, Sweden Trucks
Destroy earlier SM 175-09 from 01.02. Date Group No. Release Page
Changes are marked with a bar (1) in the margin. 5.02 175 09 12 1(49)

Lubrication and oil change

FM, FH, NH, FL, NL

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This service bulletin contains information on:

• Service intervals

• Oil and fluid volumes

• Oil quality and viscosity

• Filters and filter inserts

• Charge regulator

• Chassis lubrication, cab lubrication and grease quality

• Drive belts (V-ribbed belts)

• Air drier

Note:
For service intervals applied in South America, please refer to Service Bulletin 175 48

Note:
For service intervals applied in the USA, please refer to Service Bulletin 175 001

TSP173756
ENG11666 English
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Lubrication and oil change

List of contents
“General information on service and maintenance of trucks” page 3
“Engine” page 5
“Definition of emission classification” page 5
“VDS-3 Engine oil for low emission engines” page 5
“Oil change volumes” page 6
“Oil filter” page 7
“Fuel filter change” page 15
“Filter for fuel tank ventilation” page 15
“Filter insert, air cleaner” page 15
“Particle filter, CRT” page 15
“Mechanical compressor” page 16
“Coolant” page 16
“Drive belts” page 17
“Gas engine” page 17
“Charge regulator” page 18
“Clutch” page 18
“Gearbox” page 18
“1a. Volvo manufactured manual gearboxes” page 19
“1b. ZF manufactured manual gearboxes” page 23
“1c. Eaton manufactured manual gearboxes” page 24
“2a. Volvo manufactured automatic transmissions” page 25
“2b. Allison manufactured automatic transmissions” page 26
“Rear axle” page 28
“1a. Heavy rear axles” page 28
“1b. Light rear axles.” page 32
“1c. Rear axles” page 33
“Driving front axle” page 34
“Transfer gearbox” page 35
“Power take-off (flywheel-mounted)” page 37
“Hydraulic retarder” page 37
“Propeller shaft lubrication” page 39
“Power steering, Steering pusher axle, Bogie lift, Hub, Cab tilt pump” page 41
“Brakes” page 41
“Chassis lubrication” page 42
“Cab” page 45
“Volvo oils and fluids” page 46
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General information on service and maintenance of trucks

Lubrication service is very important for the service and usually with either oil or grease. The following is impor-
maintenance of trucks. Vehicle components such as the tant information concerning oils and grease.
engine, gearbox, and rear axles etc. must be lubricated,

Oils
The quality, viscosity and service interval are very im- tainer and/or the oil product information sheet. When
portant to parts lubricated with oil. The oil used for a specific part numbers are recommended, the products
specific component is determined by the quality and always contain the correct quality and viscosity for the
viscosity. This information can be found on the con- purpose.

Synthetic oil
Synthetic oil is increasingly being used for the lubrication A synthetic oil is not necessarily better than a mineral
of vehicles. The raw material for these oils is the same oil. Nevertheless, this is a common misunderstanding
as for mineral based oil, crude oil, but the manufacturing and an extension of the oil change intervals is often
processes are rather different. As a rule, synthetic oil taken for granted. The service intervals recommended
has better temperature stability and cold properties but by Volvo are applicable irrespective of whether the oil is
its friction properties sometimes result in synchronisation a mineral or synthetic oil.
faults and synthetic oil can also have a negative effect
on sealing materials. It is therefore important to use ap-
proved synthetic oil.

Quality
Many different quality designations are used. Different The most common quality designations for automatic
types of oil have different quality designations. The most gearbox oils, also called ATF (Automatic Transmission
common quality designations for engine oils used in Fluids), for Volvo trucks are:
Volvo trucks are:
• Dexron III
• Volvo Drain Specification-3 (VDS-3) • Allison C4
• Volvo Drain Specification-2 (VDS-2)
The most common quality designations for rear axle oils
• Volvo Drain Specification (VDS)
(transmission oils) for Volvo trucks are:
• ACEA E2, E3, E4 or E5
• API CF, CF-4, CG-4, CH-4 or CI-4
• Volvo transmission oil 97310
The most common quality designations for manual • Volvo transmission oil 97312
gearbox oils, (transmission oils) for Volvo trucks are: • API GL-5

• Volvo transmission oil 97305

• Volvo transmission oil 97307
• API GL-4

Viscosity
The viscosity is a very important quality of the oil. It is a Engine oils belong to one system and transmission oils
measure of the oil’s fluidity, which among other things af- belong to another system, for this reason it always nec-
fects the thickness of the oil film and fuel consumption. essary to know in which system the viscosity grade is
The ambient temperature where the truck is working also given. For example, engine oil with a viscosity grade SAE
influences the recommended viscosity. There are two 40 has approximately the same viscosity as transmission
systems, called SAE viscosity grade classifications, oil with the viscosity grade SAE 90. However, in both
which divide oils into viscosity grade (such as SAE 10W, systems a higher number indicates a higher viscosity.
SAE 80W-90 etc.)
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Engine oil Gearbox oil (automatic)

The most common viscosity grades recommended by These oils are not subdivided into viscosity grades. The
Volvo for engine oils are: viscosity requirements are part of the quality require-
ments, such as:
• SAE 10W-30

• SAE 10W-40 • Dexron III

• SAE 15W-40 • Allison C4

Rear axle oils

Gearbox oil (manual)
The most common viscosity grades recommended by
The most common viscosity grades recommended by
Volvo for rear axle oils are:
Volvo for gearbox oils (manual) are:

• SAE 80W • SAE 90

• SAE 80W-90 • SAE 80W-140

• SAE 85W-140 • SAE 85W-140

• SAE 140 • SAE 140

The viscosity is part of the quality requirements for Volvo The viscosity is part of the quality requirements for Volvo
transmission oil 97307. transmission oil 97312.

Service interval
When it has been decided which oil should be used (i.e.
the grade and viscosity are known), the recommended
service interval can be determined.

Summary
There are three important points for oil-lubricated com- Information on these points for a particular component
ponents, quality, viscosity and service interval. can be found later in this service bulletin.

Grease
For components lubricated with grease, the quality and container and/or the product information sheet. In some
service interval are very important to parts lubricated cases, using grease with a particular Volvo part number
with oil. The grease quality used for a specific compo- is recommended. Using this grease will automatically
nent is specified under the respective component. provide the correct quality.
Information concerning the grease can be found on the

Quality
The quality of grease depends on a number of different • The presence of EP additives
properties, such as:
• The presence of solid lubricants, such as graphite,
• Type of thickener, which can be lithium, lithium com- copper or molybdenum sulphide.
plex, polymer or clay.

• Grease consistency, specified according to NLGI

Service interval
When it has been decided which grease should be used,
the recommended service interval can be determined.

Summary
There are two things to think about for grease-lubricated on these points for a particular component can be found
components: quality and service interval. Information later in this service bulletin.
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Engine
Definition of emission classification
• Euro 1 corresponds to EC93
• Euro 2 corresponds to EC96, ECPT5 and ECPT6
• Euro 3 corresponds to EC99, EC01 and ECPT4

VDS-3 Engine oil for low emission engines

Low-emission engines put great demands on the engine
oil. In order to ensure a long life span with maintained
low emissions and low fuel and oil consumption, it is
necessary to use a higher quality engine oil than that
normally used in older engine generations.

Volvo has developed the earlier VDS and VDS-2 specifi-

cations and modified them for Euro 3 engines. This new
specification is called Volvo Drain Specification-3 (VDS-
3).
VDS-3 contains even more stringent requirements on
piston cleanness and cylinder polishing in comparison
with VDS-2 to ensure engine serviceability and reliability.
VDS-3 also included quality requirements for ACEA E5,
which ensures performance requirements not covered by
the VDS-3 field test. Consequently, VDS-3 does not only
cover field tests of Volvo D12 engines, it also covers the
most stringent engine requirements covered by the
ACEA E5 requirement specification.

VDS-3 additionally covers the same viscosity grades as

VDS-2, i.e. 5W-30, 5W-40, 10W-30, 10W-40 and 15W-
40.

VDS and VDS-2 oils can of course be used in Euro 3

engines as well but with shorter oil change intervals.

Oil quality
VDS, VDS-2, VDS-3 Using 10W/30 may reduce the fuel consumption in
comparison with the use of 15W/40. However, note
alt API CF, CF-4, CG-4, CH-4, CI-4 the temperature interval for which 10W/30 is recom-
mended.
or ACEA E2, E3, E4, E5

Note that a combination of several of the above-

mentioned qualities may be required in certain cases.

Note: Extra oil additives must not be used. This includes

engine and metal treatment additives in the engine oil.
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Viscosity
The viscosity is selected as per the table. Temperature
values refer to constant air temperatures.

1) Only VDS-2 or VDS-3 oils.

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Oil change volumes

Oil change volume in litres, incl. ap- Oil volume in litres within the dipstick
Engine type
prox. volume for oil filter. Max-Min

D4 12 3.8
TD61, TD63 17 5
D6A, D6B 19.5 5
TD71, TD73, D7A, D7B 20.5 6.5
D7C 19.5 6.5
D9A 28 6
TD102, TD103, D10A, D10B 34.5 10
TD122, TD123 36.5 12
D12A 36 8
D12A, FL 36 6
D12C, D12D 33 8
D12C, D12D; plant vehicle 38 6
TD162, TD163 47 15
D16 42 10
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Oil filter
The bypass filter and full-flow filter should be changed
each time the oil is changed.

Use only Volvo original oil filters.

Service intervals
First oil and filter change with warranty service,
are after 10,000 km or 4 weeks, whichever occurs first.
Exceptions are all vehicles manufactured in Europe.

Constraints to the tables on the following pages

• Definition of “Other oil quality” on the following engine hours, calendar time or fuel volume con-
pages: Oils which fulfil at least one of the following sumed. Fuel with extremely low sulphur content,
ACEA E2, E3, E4, E5; API CF, CF-4, CG-4, CH-4, e.g. environmentally classed fuel, does not motivate
CI-4. an extension of the service interval.

• No oil change interval is allowed to exceed 6 • Full-flow filter, longlife, with article number 478736
months. shall be used if the oil change interval exceeds
300,000 km. All 16-litre engines must use filter
• If the sulphur content in the fuel exceeds 0.5 per- 478736 irrespective of oil change interval.
cent by weight, the oil change interval must be
halved. This is to be applied irrespective of mileage,

Max. mileage in km Max period,

Engine type Oil quality
15 000 20 000 25 000 30 000 40 000 45 000 months

VDS-2/3 X
TD61, TD63, TD71, VDS X
6
TD73
Other oil X
quality
VDS-2/3 X
TD102, TD122, VDS X
6
TD162
Other oil X
quality
VDS-2/3 X
TD103, TD123, VDS X
6
TD163
Other oil X
quality
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Engine type D4, D6A, D7C Eu2 D10, D12 (FL) D12A Eu1 (FH) D12A/C Eu2/Eu3 (FM, D16
D7A/B (FM) FH, NH)
Transport cycle - - Long haul Miscella- Long haul Miscella- Long haul Miscella- Long haul Miscella-
neous neous neous neous
VDS-3 Mileage, max (km) 1 25 000 40 000 - 40 000 - 45 000 - 45 000 - 40 000
or
VDS-2 Fuel consumed, - 10 000 20 000 20 000 20 000 20 000 20 0002 20 000 20 000 20 000
max (litres)1
VDS Mileage, max (km)1 20 000 20 000 30 000 30 000 45 000 45 000 30 000 30 000 30 0003 30 0003
Fuel consumed, - 5 000 13 000 13 000 13 000 13 000 13 000 13 000 13 000 13 000
max (litres)1
Other oil Mileage, max (km)1 15 000 15 000 15 000 15 000 15 000 15 000 15 000 15 000 15 000 15 000
quality
Fuel consumed, - 4 000 7 000 7 000 7 000 7 000 7 000 7 000 7 000 7 000
max (litres)1

1
Whichever occurs first
2
D12C Eu2 (EC96), GCW<44 t: 25,000 litres
3
D16A Eu1 (EC93): 40,000 km
Service Bulletin
Volvo Truck Corporation
D6B Euro 2/Euro 3
No oil or filter change during the warranty service after 10,000 km or 4 weeks.
Note! No oil change interval is allowed to exceed 6 months.

The following is a step-by-step description of how to read the table below.

1. Go to the row ”Gross weight, combination” and choose a suitable column from ”Less than 15,000 kg”, ”Less than 19,000 kg” or ”More than 19,000 kg”.
2. Go to the next row in the chosen column. This column can in turn be divided into several columns depending on the fuel consumption of the truck in question.
3. Choose the column that corresponds to the average fuel consumption for the truck in question.
4. This column will contain the values for the three oil qualities. Choose the relevant quality and read off the ”Mileage” and ”Fuel consumed”, choose the one that occurs first.
A clarification concerning oil quality: When presented as e.g. VDS-2 plus ACEA E5, the oil must be marked with BOTH VDS-2 and ACEA E5.
Gross weight, combination Less than Less than More than
15,000 kg 19,000 kg 19,000 kg
Fuel consumption, average Less than or Less than or More than 30 Less than or More than 30 Irrespective of
equal to 25 equal to 30 litres/100km equal to 30 litres/100km fuel consumption
litres/100 km litres/100 km litres/100 km
Oil quality Mileage, max
40 000 32 000 25 000 40 000 25 000 25 000
VDS-3 (km)1
or
VDS-2 plus ACEA E52 Fuel consumed,
- 8 000 8 000 8 000 8 000 8 000
max (litres)1
Oil quality Mileage, max
30 000 25 000 20 000 30 000 20 000 20 000
VDS-2 (km)1
or
VDS plus ACEA E33 Fuel consumed,
- 6 000 6 000 6 000 6 000 6 000
max (litres)1

5.02
Date
VDS Mileage, max
15 000 15 000 15 000 15 000 15 000 15 000
or (km)1
Other oil quality
Fuel consumed,
4 000 4 000 4 000 4 000 4 000 4 000
max (litres)1

175
Group
1
Whichever occurs first
2
Note that the oil quality must comply with both VDS-2 and ACEA E5

09
No.
3
Note that the oil quality must comply with both VDS and ACEA E3

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D7C Euro 3
No oil or filter change during the warranty service after 10,000 km or 4 weeks.
Note! No oil change interval is allowed to exceed 6 months.

The following is a step-by-step description of how to read the table below.

1. Go to the row ”Gross weight, combination” and choose a suitable column from ”Less than 18,000 kg”, ”Less than 26,000 kg” or ”More than 26,000 kg”.
2. Go to the next row in the chosen column. This column can in turn be divided into several columns depending on the fuel consumption of the truck in question.
3. Choose the column that corresponds to the average fuel consumption for the truck in question.
4. This column will contain the values for the three oil qualities. Select the quality that is to be used and read off the value for "Mileage" and "Fuel consumed", select the
first which occurs.
A clarification concerning oil quality: When presented as e.g. VDS-2 plus ACEA E5, the oil must be marked with BOTH VDS-2 and ACEA E5.
Gross weight, combination Less than Less than More than
18,000 kg 26,000 kg 26,000 kg
Fuel consumption, average Less than or Less than or More than 30 Less than or More than 30 Irrespective of
equal to 25 equal to 30 litres/100km equal to 30 litres/100km fuel consumption
litres/100 km litres/100 km litres/100 km
Oil quality Mileage, max
40 000 32 000 25 000 40 000 25 000 25 000
VDS-3 (km)1
or
VDS-2 plus ACEA E52 Fuel consumed,
- 8 000 8 000 8 000 8 000 8 000
max (litres)1
Oil quality Mileage, max
30 000 25 000 20 000 30 000 20 000 20 000
VDS-2 (km)1
or
VDS plus ACEA E33 Fuel consumed,
- 6 000 6 000 6 000 6 000 6 000
max (litres)1
VDS Mileage, max
15 000 15 000 15 000 15 000 15 000 15 000
or (km)1
Other oil quality
Fuel consumed,
4 000 4 000 4 000 4 000 4 000 4 000
max (litres)1

1
Whichever occurs first
2
Note that the oil quality must comply with both VDS-2 and ACEA E5
3
Note that the oil quality must comply with both VDS and ACEA E3
Service Bulletin
Volvo Truck Corporation
D9A Euro 2/Euro 3

Application Plat- Swap Tank/Bulk Car trans- Tipper Dumper Concrete Hooklift Refuse com- Timber Mis-
form/van body port truck mixer pactor cella-
neous

Transport cycle Long haul Distribution, Regional Distribution, City Construction

Gross weight, tons ≤ 44 45-65 ≤ 29 30-44 45-65 ≤ 29 ≥ 30 ≤ 44 ≥ 45

Topography Flat Flat/ Hilly Flat Hilly Hilly Hilly Very

Hilly hilly

Note! Only: Note! Only:

- 4x2/6x2 - 4x2/6x2
- max 90 km/h - max 90 km/h
- without power take-off - without power
take-off

5.02
Date
Average fuel con- ≤ 35 ≤ 35 ≤ 44 ≤ 44 ≤ 57 ≤ 35 ≤ 44 ≤ 57 ≤ 57 ≤ 100 ≤ 57 ≤ 100 -
sumption (l/100 km)
Mileage (km) / time (hrs) NB! No oil change interval is allowed to exceed 6 months.

175
Group
60 000/ 60 000/ 45 000/ 45 000/ 30 000/ 60 000/ 45 000/ 30 000/ 30 000/ 15 000/ 30 000/ 15 000/ -/
Oil quality VDS-3
- - 600 600 400 - 600 400 400 200 400 200 200

09
No.
40 000/ 40 000/ 30 000/ 30 000/ 20 000/ 40 000/ 30 000/ 20 000/ 20 000/ 10 000/ 20 000/ 10 000/ -/
Oil quality VDS-2
- - 400 400 300 - 400 300 300 150 300 150 150
Oil quality VDS / 20 000/ 20 000/ 15 000/ 15 000/ 10 000/ 20 000/ 15 000/ 10 000/ 10 000/ 5 000/ 10 000/ 5 000/ -/

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Other oil quality - - 200 200 150 - 200 150 150 100 150 100 100
For garbage collection, mining operations, airport services, etc., the engine hours (hrs) can be used instead.

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D12D Euro 2

Application Plat- Swap body Tank/Bulk Car trans- Tipper Dumper Concrete Hooklift Refuse com- Timber Miscel-
form/van port truck mixer pactor laneous

Transport cycle Long haul Distribution, Regional Distribution, City Construction

Gross weight, tons ≤ 44 45-65 ≥ 66 ≤ 44 45-65 ≥ 66 ≤ 32 ≥ 33 ≤ 65 ≥ 66

Topography Flat/ Hilly Flat Hilly Hilly Hilly Very

Hilly hilly

Note! Only
- 4x2/6x2
- max 90 km/h
- without power
take-off

Average fuel con- ≤ 39 ≤ 46 ≤ 46 ≤ 59 ≤ 120 ≤ 46 ≤ 59 ≤ 120 ≤ 59 ≤ 120 ≤ 59 ≤ 120 -

sumption (l/100 km)
Mileage (km) / time (hrs) NB! No oil change interval is allowed to exceed 6 months.
Oil quality VDS-3 / 50 000/ 40 000/ 40 000/ 30 000/ 15 000/ 40 000/ 30 000/ 15 000/ 30 000/ 15 000/ 30 000/ 15 000/ -/
VDS-2 - 500 500 400 200 500 400 200 400 200 400 200 200
Oil quality VDS / 25 000/ 20 000/ 20 000/ 15 000/ 10 000/ 20 000/ 15 000/ 10 000/ 15 000/ 10 000/ 15 000/ 10 000/ -/
Other oil quality - 250 250 200 150 250 200 150 200 150 200 150 150
For garbage collection, mining operations, airport services, etc., the engine hours (hrs) can be used instead.
Service Bulletin
Volvo Truck Corporation
D12D Euro 3
Application Plat- Swap body Tank/Bulk Car trans- Tipper Dumper Concrete Hooklift Refuse com- Timber Miscel-
form/van port truck mixer pactor laneous

Transport cycle Long haul Distribution, Regional Distribution, City Construction

Gross weight, tons ≤ 44 45-65 ≥ 66 ≤ 44 45-65 ≥ 66 ≤ 32 ≥ 33 ≤ 65 ≥ 66

Topography Flat Flat/ Hilly Flat Hilly Hilly Hilly Very

Hilly hilly

Note! Only:
- 4x2/6x2
- max 90 km/h
- without power take-off

- Europe
- Platform/van

Average fuel con- ≤ 33 ≤ 39 ≤ 46 ≤ 46 ≤ 59 ≤ 120 ≤ 46 ≤ 59 ≤ 120 ≤ 59 ≤ 120 ≤ 59 ≤ 120 -

5.02
Date
sumption (l/100 km)
Mileage (km) / time (hrs) NB! No oil change interval is allowed to exceed 6 months.
90 000*/ 75 000/ 60 000/ 60 000/ 45 000/ 20 000/ 60 000/ 45 000/ 20 000/ 45 000/ 20 000/ 45 000/ 20 000/ -/

175
Group
Oil quality VDS-3
- - 750 750 600 250 750 600 250 600 250 600 250 250
60 000/ 50 000/ 40 000/ 40 000/ 30 000/ 15 000/ 40 000/ 30 000/ 15 000/ 30 000/ 15 000/ 30 000/ 15 000/ -/
Oil quality VDS-2
- - 500 500 400 200 500 400 200 400 200 400 200 200

09
No.
Oil quality VDS / 30 000/ 25 000/ 20 000/ 20 000/ 15 000/ 10 000/ 20 000/ 15 000/ 10 000/ 15 000/ 10 000/ 15 000/ 10 000/ -/
Other oil quality - - 250 250 200 150 250 200 150 200 150 200 150 150

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For garbage collection, mining operations, airport services, etc., the engine hours (hrs) can be used * Can be extended to 100,000 km if gross weight never exceeds 26 tons with other conditions unchanged and VDS-3 oil used.
instead.

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Definitions
Application
The area of use as defined by the sales system. If the vehicle does not fit any category, use Other.
Note The application "Platform/van" presupposes "Piece goods" loads.

Transport cycle

Transport cycle
distance between
loading and
unloading> 50 km
and
Road conditions: No Typical No Yes
<20% driving in
"Very rough" installation-
an urban environ-
(or off-road)? superstructure?
ment
and
annual mileage
Yes Yes 100,000 km?
100 000 km?

No
Construction Distribution Long haul

Gross weight = Technical/Legal gross weight (combination) tons

Topography
Flat Flat/Hilly Hilly Very hilly
Uphill and downhill gradi- Uphill and downhill gradi- Uphill and downhill gradi- Typical mining operations,
ents >4% present in up to ents >4% present in up to ents >4% present in up to building sites, etc.
10% of the total driving dis- 15% of the total driving dis- 25% of the total driving dis-
tance. tance. tance.
Road guide of areas in Europe with main
road networks classified as Flat (white)
and Hilly (grey) respectively.

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Fuel filter change

D4, D6B, D9A, D12D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at each oil change.
TD61/63, D6A, TD71/73, D7A, D7B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . every 12 months.
D7C ............................................ every 6 months.
Other engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . every 6 months.
Water separator D9A, D12D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at each oil change.
Water separator, other engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . every 6 months.

Under certain conditions, the fuel filter may require re-

placement earlier, e.g.:

- low fuel pressure

- power loss
- irregular fuel quality.

Filter for fuel tank ventilation

This filter is installed on certain markets.

Change interval: every 24 months.

Under certain conditions, the filter may require replace-

ment earlier, e.g.:

- driving in dusty surroundings.

Filter insert, air cleaner

Replacement of primary filter when the control lamp comes on, the symbol on the display is shown or the indi-
cator gives a reading, but at least every 24 months.
Replacement of secondary filter every 3rd replacement of primary filter, or no later than every 48 months. The sec-
ondary filter must also be replaced when the control lamp comes on, the symbol
on the display is shown or the indicator registers, even though the primary filter
has been changed.

Particle filter, CRT

Truck type Cleaning interval
FM7, FL6 40,000 km or every 6 months, whichever occurs first.
FM9 At each engine oil change
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Mechanical compressor
Compressor Oil change volume Oil quality Special oil, part. no. 1161977
D6A250 100 ml Change interval Oil change every 12 months.

Coolant
1
Engine Coolant volume (litres)
D4 29
TD61 28
TD63, D6 30
TD71 31
TD73, D7A, D7B 32
D7C 40
D9A, FM9 37
TD102, TD103, D10 47
D10, FM10 47
TD122, TD123 50
TD162, TD163 58
D12, FH12 44
D12, FM12 42
D16 52

1
Only a guideline, depends on vehicle settings and equipment.

Service intervals
Replacement of coolant
Coolant change Miscellaneous
filter
The coolant filter need not
Volvo coolant with coolant 500 500,000 km or every Every 6 months or every
be replaced in conjunction
filter. 48 months other oil change.
with changing the coolant.
Volvo coolant without 250 500,000 km or every
coolant filter. 24 months
Top up the cooling system
Volvo anti-corrosion agent.
with corrosion inhibitor in
(Recommended only when 100 500,000 km or every Every 6 months or every
conjunction with an oil
Volvo coolant is not avail- 12 months other oil change.
change,
able on the market.)
1 dl/10 l water.
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Anti-freeze
The mixture with Volvo coolant should be 40 - 60 %. Anti-freeze protection Mix of concentrated
down to: anti-freeze
Note: Mixing with other types of concentrated coolant

will result in inferior anti-corrosive properties and -25 C 40 %
damage to the engine.
-30 C 46 %
The cooling system must be flushed clean in connection
with a coolant change. -38 C 54 %

The adjacent table shows the approximate volume of -46 C 60 %
concentrated coolant required for anti-freeze protection
to the given temperature.
Note: -46 C is the maximum reduction of freezing point.
Increasing the volume of concentrated coolant above
this level reduces the freeze protection.

Drive belts
Service intervals
V-ribbed belts Change interval
D6 with V-ribbed belts for mechanical compressor (Supercharger) 150,000 km1
D7 with V-ribbed belts for alternator and cooling fan 300,000 km1
D10 with V-ribbed belts for alternator and cooling fan 400,000 km1
D9A, D12, D16 with V-ribbed belts for alternator and cooling fan 500,000 km1
PSS-DUAL, FH and FL with V-ribbed belt behind the gearbox to drive the servo pump for 100,000 km1
the extra power steering system (trucks with twin power steering systems)

1
But maximum 36 months. Applies to Volvo original drive belts.

Valves and unit injectors, adjustment

Engine type Interval
D9A, D12C Mark 3 with C3, D12D 500 marking 200,000 km or every 12 months, whichever occurs first.
D12D 340-460 400,000 km or every 24 months, whichever occurs first.

Gas engine
Oil and filter change
Engine type Max. mileage, km. Max period, months Approved oils
G6A 30 000 12 Volvo part no. 1161964
Castrol RX Super Gas
G6B 40 000 Cepsa Ecogas 15W40
Q8 Mahler T
Mobil Pegasus 1
Statoil PowerWay GE
Teboil Special GML
Shell Rimula NX
Mobil Delvac Super GEO
BP Vanellus AF5
Viscosity: 15W/40 for all oils in this list
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Oil change volume

Oil change volume in litres, incl. ap- Oil volume in litres within the dipstick
Engine type
prox. volume for oil filter. Max-Min

G6A 17 5
G6B 19.5 6.5

Coolant
1
Engine type Coolant volume (litres)
G6A 30
G6B 27

1
Only a guideline, depends on vehicle settings and equipment.

Spark plugs
Engine type Spark plug type Change interval
G6A Champion RN 79 G Max 30,000 km
G6B Max 40,000 km

Charge regulator
Change interval: 200 200,000 km.

Clutch
Oil quality .............. Brake fluid in accordance with DOT 4 (SAE J 1703).

Gearbox
Because of the different recommendations issued by
each manufacturer of rear axles, these recommenda-
tions are sub-divided as follows:

1a. Volvo manufactured manual gearboxes 2a. Volvo manufactured automatic transmissions

1b. ZF manufactured manual gearboxes 2b. Allison manufactured automatic transmissions

1c. Eaton manufactured manual gearboxes
Volvo Truck Corporation Date Group No. Release Page
Service Bulletin 5.02 175 09 12 19(49)

1a. Volvo manufactured manual gearboxes

Gearbox Approx. change volume On gearboxes without transparent level plug, the oil is to
in litres be filled up to the edge of the level hole.
R1000 9.5 If the gearbox has a rear PTO or oil cooler, extra oil must
R1400 12 be added as per the following table.

R1500 11.5 Component Additional vol-

ume of oil in
R1700 12
litres
R1900 12
Single PTO, BKU/PTR 0.8
SR1400 13
Double PTO, DBKU/PTRD 0.8
SR1700 13
Oil cooler TC-MWO (Cool TW 0.1
SR1700 with Geartronic 13.5 and T1, old designations)

SR1900 13 Oil cooler TC-MWOH (Cool TWH 0.8

and T1H, old designations)
SR1900 with Geartronic 13.5
SR2000 11
These gearboxes cannot have the same service recom-
SR2400 11 mendations for several reasons. They have therefore
been divided into different service categories.
SRO2000 11
SRO2400 11
VT2014 13.5
VT2014OD 13.5
VT2514 13.5
VT2514OD 13.5
VT1708B 11.5
VT2009B 12
VT2214B 13.5 T1006942

VT2412B 13 The service categories, a number or a letter, are indi-

cated on the rating plate placed on the gearbox. The
VT2514B 13.5 categories are G, 1 and 2.
VTO2214B 13.5
Note: If the gearbox does not have the punch marking
VTO2514B 13.5 of the service category on the rating plate, it belongs to
category G.

On gearboxes with transparent level plug, the oil is to be Two different service recommendations can be applied
filled up to the max marking on the level plug (because for the gearboxes:
the oil level will drop once the oil filter housing has been
filled). When checking the oil level, it should be between • Standard service recommendation
the centre of the transparent level plug and the max
marking.
• Alternative service recommendation

The alternative service recommendation offers longer

service intervals than the standard service recommenda-
tion. The alternative service recommendation requires
the use of special oil. The restrictions in the table must
be considered, however.

Customers can always select the service recommenda-

tion they prefer after taking into consideration the
relevant restrictions described in the following table.

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Service category Restrictions applicable to using the alternative service recommendation

G In order to use the alternative service recommendation on gearboxes R1000, R/SR1400,
R/SR1700, R/SR1900, SR1700+ Geartronic and SR1900+ Geartronic, certain conditions must
have been fulfilled:

• The gearbox must be fitted with improved oil filter protection. The improved oil filter protection
was introduced in production in August 1996. The oil filter protection can be retrofitted to older
gearboxes.

The replacement oil filter protection is included in spare parts kit 3094780 for gearboxes with-
out retarder and 3094781 for gearboxes with retarder.

• It is not possible to fit the improved oil filter protection on the gearbox if the old type of oil
cooler VXKYL7 (coil cooler) is used with any of the gearboxes R1000, R/SR1400, R/SR1700,
R/SR1900, SR1700+ Geartronic and SR1900+ Geartronic. This means that the alternative
service recommendation cannot be applied.

On the other hand, it is possible to replace the old type VXKYL7 to the new type VXKYL7
(donut). If the new type of VXKYL7 is fitted, the improved oil filter protection can be installed
and the alternative service recommendation can be used.

In addition to the oil cooler, the connection nipple in the spare part kits 3094780 and 3094781
must be replaced with part number 1671995. (The new type of VXKYL7 together with the im-
proved oil filter protection was installed in production on all gearboxes with oil cooler from
August 1996. The new type of VXKYL7 is the same oil cooler as COOL T1.)

The standard service recommendation and alternative 2 Use the information in the table under Service in-
service recommendation both consist of three parts. The tervals and determine the service recommendation
three parts are oil quality, viscosity and service inter- to be used.
vals. They are given in the same order on the following
pages. 3 Use the information under Oil quality and Viscos-
ity to determine the oil to be used.
The following procedures can be very useful when de-
ciding which oil to use.

1 Find out which service category the component be-

longs to.

Oil quality
Standard service recommendation Alternative service recommendation
Transmission oils complying with the requirements for Transmission oils complying with the requirements for
Volvo transmission oil 97305 or engine oils complying with Volvo transmission oil 97307 must be used.
one of the following quality requirements:

1 API CD, CE or CF (monograde)

2 ACEA E1, E2 or E3 (monograde)

must be used.
Volvo Truck Corporation Date Group No. Release Page
Service Bulletin 5.02 175 09 12 21(49)

Viscosity
Standard service recommendation Alternative service recommendation
Select the viscosity from the diagram below. Transmission oils complying with the requirements for
Volvo transmission oil 97307 must be used. Oil of the cor-
rect viscosity will then be obtained automatically. These
oils must be used irrespective of ambient temperature.

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Temperature values refer to constant air temperatures.

1) For gearboxes without oil cooler run continuously in

ambient temperatures higher than +30 C or frequently on
inclines, we recommend viscosity SAE 85W-140 or SAE -
140.

Note that only oils complying with the requirements for

Volvo transmission oil 97305 are to be used.

2) Applies to engine oils: note that multigrade oils MUST

NOT be used in manual gearboxes. Use only engine oil
SAE 30 or SAE 40.

Gearboxes with oil cooler can be run in ambient tempera-

tures above +30 C and when frequently driving on
inclines.

Note! If the temperature is lower than -25 C, use the al-
ternative service recommendation.
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Service intervals
Service Standard service recommendation Alternative service recommendation
category
G • First oil and filter change after 10,000 km or Note: Here there are limitations, see page 20.
4 weeks, whichever occurs first. • These are the restrictions, please refer
to First oil and filter change after 10,000 km
• After the first oil and filter change has been or 4 weeks, whichever occurs first.
performed, the oil and filter must be
changed every 120,000 km or every 12 • After the first oil and filter change has been
months, whichever occurs first. performed, the oil and filter must be
changed every 180,000 km or every 12
months, whichever occurs first.
1 • First oil and filter change after 10,000 km or • First oil and filter change after 10,000 km or
4 weeks, whichever occurs first. 4 weeks, whichever occurs first.

• After the first oil and filter change has been • After the first oil and filter change has been
performed, the oil and filter must be performed, the oil and filter should be
changed every 120,000 km or every 12 changed every 400,000 km or every 36
months, whichever occurs first. months, whichever occurs first.
2 • First oil and filter change after 400,000 km • First oil and filter change after 400,000 km
or 3 years, whichever occurs first. or 3 years, whichever occurs first.

• After the first oil and filter change has been • After the first oil and filter change has been
performed, the oil and filter must be performed, the oil and filter should be
changed every 120,000 km or every 12 changed every 400,000 km or every 36
months, whichever occurs first. months, whichever occurs first.

Replenishing oil level in gearbox

When the oil level in a gearbox is too low, the oil must • If another approved oil than the one already present
be replenished. The following then applies: in the gearbox is used, then no more than a total of
one litre may be added. This applies irrespective of
• If the same oil is used to top up the gearbox as the the number of times the oil level is topped up. If
one already in the gearbox, there is no limit to how more oil needs to be added, carry out a complete oil
much oil can be filled or how many times the oil change instead.
level can be replenished.

Oil and filter change after repair of the gearbox

If a component has been repaired, renovated or opened, When the extra oil and filter change has been com-
an extra oil and filter change must be performed. This oil pleted, the component’s normal service recommendation
and filter change must be carried out at 10,000 km or 4 becomes applicable.
weeks after a component has been repaired, renovated
or opened, whichever occurs first.
Volvo Truck Corporation Date Group No. Release Page
Service Bulletin 5.02 175 09 12 23(49)

1b. ZF manufactured manual gearboxes

Gearbox Change volume approx.,
litres
T500A 3.5
ST500 10
T700 6
ST700 9
R800 9.5

Oil quality
Gearbox Transmission oil Engine oil (monograde)
T500A Volvo transmission oil 97305 API CD, CE, CF or
ST500 API GL-4 (only viscosity quality SAE 80W) ACEA E1, E2, E3
R800
T700 ATF Dexron III
ST700

Viscosity
Select the viscosity from the diagram.

Temperature values refer to constant air temperatures.

1) Only applies to gearboxes T700 and ST700.

2) Volvo transmission oil 97305, viscosity SAE 85W-140

or SAE 140 is recommended for gearboxes without oil
cooler run continuously in ambient temperatures higher

than +30 C, under severe conditions or frequently on in-
clines.

3) At temperatures below -25 C, Volvo Thermo oil is
recommended (part no. 1161904).

4) Applies to engine oils: note that multigrade oils MUST

NOT be used in manual gearboxes. Use only engine oil
SAE 30 or SAE 40.

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Service intervals
Gearbox Service intervals
T500A First oil change after 10,000 km or 4 weeks, whichever occurs first.
ST500
T700 After the first oil change has been performed, the oil must be changed every
ST700 120,000 km or once a year, whichever occurs first.
R800 Oil change every 120,000 km or once a year, whichever occurs first.

The change interval must be halved when driving under severe conditions or frequently on inclines.
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1c. Eaton manufactured manual gearboxes

Gearbox Change volume approx.,
litres
T600A, T600B, T600C, 7.5
T700A, T700B, TO800

Oil quality
Gearbox Transmission oil Engine oil (monograde)
T600A Volvo transmission oil 97305 API CD, CE, CF or
T600B API GL-4 (only viscosity quality SAE 80W) ACEA E1, E2, E3
T600C ATF Dexron III
T700A
T700B
TO800 Volvo transmission oil 97305
API GL-4 (only viscosity quality SAE 80W)

Viscosity
Select the viscosity from the diagram.

Temperature values refer to constant air temperatures.

1) Volvo transmission oil 97305, viscosity quality SAE

85W140 or SAE 140. Recommended for gearboxes with-
out oil cooler run continuously in ambient temperatures

higher than +30 C, under severe conditions or fre-
quently on inclines.

2) At temperatures below -25 C, Volvo Thermo oil is
recommended (part no. 1161904).

3) Applies to engine oils: note that multigrade oils MUST

NOT be used in manual gearboxes. Use only engine oil
SAE 30 or SAE 40.

4) Applies to gearboxes T600A, T600B, T600C, T700A

and T700B.

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Service intervals
• The oil should be changed every 120 000 kms or
every 12 months, whichever occurs first.

• The change interval must be halved when driving

under severe conditions or frequently on inclines.
Volvo Truck Corporation Date Group No. Release Page
Service Bulletin 5.02 175 09 12 25(49)

2a. Volvo manufactured automatic transmissions

Gearbox Change volume approx.,
litres
PT1650 35
PT1660 35
VT1605PT 35
VT1705PT 35
VT1706PT 35
VT1906PT 35

Oil quality
Transmission oils fulfilling quality requirements of both
Dexron III and Allison C4 must be used.

Viscosity
Transmission oils fulfilling quality requirements of both
Dexron III and Allison C4 must be used. Oil of the cor-
rect viscosity will then be obtained automatically. These
oils must be used irrespective of ambient temperature.

Service intervals
• First filter change after 10,000 km or 4 weeks, • The change interval must be halved when driving
whichever occurs first. The oil level must be under severe conditions or frequently on inclines.
checked after changing the filter.
• All these types of gearboxes are fitted with a venti-
Note: The oil should not be changed. lation filter, which ensures that no air pressure is
built up in the gearbox. The ventilation filter must be
• After the first oil and filter change has been per- kept clean and open, and therefore it must normally
formed, the oil and filter should be changed every be replaced after 24 months. If the gearbox is run-
90,000 km or every 12 months, whichever occurs ning in very dusty or dirty conditions, it is necessary
first. to reduce the replacement interval for the ventilation
filter.
• Certain conditions under which the gearbox is work-
ing can motivate shorter change intervals. Examples
of these are:

- extreme heat
- frequent use of the retarder
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2b. Allison manufactured automatic transmissions

Gearbox Change volume approx.,
litres
AT545 12
MT643 16
MT653 16
MT654 16
MD3060P air cooled 20
MD3060P water cooled 18
MD3060PR 28
MD3560P air cooled 20
MD3560P water cooled 18
MD3560PR 28

Oil quality
Transmission oils fulfilling quality requirements of both
Dexron III and Allison C4 must be used.

Viscosity
Transmission oils fulfilling quality requirements of both
Dexron III and Allison C4 must be used. Oil of the cor-
rect viscosity will then be obtained automatically. These
oils must be used irrespective of ambient temperature.
Volvo Truck Corporation Date Group No. Release Page
Service Bulletin 5.02 175 09 12 27(49)

Service intervals
Gearbox First oil and filter change Subsequent oil and filter changes
Service Replace- Replace- Replace- Service Replace- Replace- Replace-
interval ment of ment of ment of interval ment of ment of ment of
(1) inner filter outer filter regulator inner fil- outer filter regulator
filter (2) ter filter (2)
AT545 10,000 km No Yes (4) 40,000 km Yes Yes (4)
or 4 weeks or one
(3) year (3)
MT643 (5) 10,000 km No Yes No 40,000 km Yes Yes Yes
MT653 (5) or 4 weeks or one
MT654 (3) year (3)
MT643 (6) 10,000 km No Yes No 40,000 km No Yes Yes
MT653 (6) or 4 weeks or one
(3) year (3)
MD3060P 10,000 km Yes (4) (4) 40,000 km Yes (4) (4)
MD3060PR or 4 weeks or 18
MD3560P (3) months (3)
MD3560PR

1 During warranty service. tions can justify shorter change intervals. Examples
of these are:
2 The filter is located in the gearbox rear end.
- extreme heat
3 Whichever occurs first.
- frequent use of the retarder
4 The gearbox does not have this filter.

5 MT643 with serial numbers lower than 2410547098

• The change interval must be halved when driving
under severe conditions or frequently on inclines.
and MT653 with serial numbers lower than
2410545820. • All these types of gearboxes are fitted with a venti-
lation filter, which ensures that no air pressure is
6 MT643 with serial numbers higher than built up in the gearbox. The ventilation filter must be
2410547098, MT653 with serial numbers higher kept clean and open. The amount of dust and dirt
than 2410545820 or MT643 or MT653 with letters determines how often the ventilation filter must be
”AA” on the type plate. cleaned.
• Service intervals for these gearboxes apply under
normal operating conditions. Tough operating condi-
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Rear axle
Because of the difference in oil recommendations 1a. Heavy rear axles.
issued by each manufacturer of rear axles, these recom-
mendations are sub-divided as follows: 1b. Light rear axles.

1c. Rear axles

1a. Heavy rear axles

Rear axle Approx. change volume in Rear axle Approx. change volume in
litres litres
Final Each Total Final Each Total
drive hub drive hub
RAEV80 12 12 CTEV87 (front axle) 16 16
Air springs
RAEV85 12 12
CTEV87 (rear axle) 7.5 7.5
RAEV90 11 11 Air springs
RAEV91 Leaf 11 11 CTN372 (front axle) 26.5 3 32.5
springs
CTN372 (rear axle) 23.5 3 29.5
RAEV91 Air springs 9.5 9.5
CTN372, BGT32TR 22 3 28
RS1344SV 18.5 18.5 (front axle)
RSS1344B 17.5 17.5 CTN372, BGT32TR 20 3 26
RS1356SV Leaf 8.5 8.5 (rear axle)
springs CTN472 (front axle) 28 3 34
RS1356SV Air 9 9 CTN472 (rear axle) 25 3 31
springs
RT2610HV (front 23 3 30
RAN281 27 3 33 axle) Leaf springs
RAN371 26 3 32
RT2610HV (rear 19 3 26
RAN372 28 3 34 axle) Leaf springs

RAN471 26 3 32 RT2610HV (front 23 3 29

axle) Air springs
RAN472 28 3 34
RT2610HV (rear 19 3 25
1
RS1352HV 19 1.5 22 axle) Air springs
RS1352HV Leaf 20 3 26 RT3210HV (front 22.5 1.5 25.5
springs axle)1
RS1352HV Air 16 3 22 RT3210HV (front 22.5 3 28
springs axle) Leaf springs
RS1365HV 22 3 28 RT3210HV (rear 18.5 1.5 21.5
1 axle)1
RS1370HV 19 1.5 22
RT3210HV (rear 18.5 3 24
RS1370HV Leaf 20 3 26
axle) Leaf springs
springs
RTH2610B (front 23 3 30
RS1370HV Air 16 3 22
axle) Leaf springs
springs
RTH2610B (rear 19 3 26
CTEV87 (front axle) 20 20
axle) Leaf springs
Leaf springs
1
CTEV87 (rear axle) 9 9 The oil volume is 1.5 litres only for hub reduction casings with
Leaf springs part number 1524851 or 1524852. This marking can be seen on
the hub reduction casings.
Volvo Truck Corporation Date Group No. Release Page
Service Bulletin 5.02 175 09 12 29(49)

Service Restrictions applicable to using the

On vehicles with single gear, the oil is filled up to the
category alternative service recommendation
edge of level hole.
G The alternative service recommendation
On vehicles with hub reduction, the hub is filled with oil
must not be used for rear axle RAN281.
first as per the above table and then the final drive is
filled with oil up to the edge of the level hole.

For a number of reasons not all rear axles can have the The standard service recommendation and alternative
same service recommendations. They have therefore service recommendation both consist of three parts. The
been divided into different service categories. three parts are oil quality, viscosity and service inter-
vals. They are given in the same order on the following
pages.

The following procedures can be very useful when de-

ciding which oil to use.

1 Find out which service category the component be-

longs to.

2 Use the information in the table under Service in-

tervals and determine the service recommendation
to be used.

3 Use the information under Oil quality and Viscos-

T1006943
ity to determine the oil to be used.
The service categories, a number or a letter, are indi-
cated on the rating plate placed on the rear axle. The
categories are G, 1 and 2.

Note: If the rear axle does not of the service category

on the rating plate, it belongs to service category G.

Two different service recommendations can be applied

to rear axles:

• Standard service recommendation

• Alternative service recommendation

The alternative service recommendation offers longer

service intervals than the standard service recommenda-
tion. The alternative service recommendation requires
the use of special oil. The restriction in the table must be
considered, however.

Customers can always select the service recommenda-

tion they prefer after taking into consideration the
relevant restrictions described in the following table.

Oil quality
Standard service recommendation Alternative service recommendation
Transmission oils complying with the quality requirements Transmission oils complying with the requirements for
of API GL-5 must be used. Volvo transmission oil 97312 must be used.
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Viscosity
Standard service recommendation Alternative service recommendation
Select the viscosity from the diagram below. Transmission oils complying with the requirements for
Volvo transmission oil 97312 must be used. Oil of the cor-
rect viscosity will then be obtained automatically. These
oils must be used irrespective of ambient temperature.

T1008327
Temperature values refer to constant air temperatures.

1) When driving in severe conditions or frequently driving

on inclines, we recommend SAE 80W-140, SAE 85W-140
or SAE 140 (instead of the normal SAE 90).
2) SAE 90 must not be used in RAN281 rear axles.

Note: SAE 80W/90 must not be used.

Volvo Truck Corporation Date Group No. Release Page
Service Bulletin 5.02 175 09 12 31(49)

Service intervals
Service Standard service recommendation Alternative service recommendation
category
G All rear axles except RAN281 All rear axles except RAN281
• First oil change after 10,000 km or 4 weeks, • First oil change after 10,000 km or 4 weeks,
whichever occurs first. whichever occurs first.

• After the first oil change has been performed, • After the first oil change has been performed,
the oil must be changed every 120,000 km or the oil must be changed every 180,000 km or
once a year, whichever occurs first. once a year, whichever occurs first.
RAN281 RAN281
• First oil change after 10,000 km or 4 weeks, Note: An alternative service recommendation must
whichever occurs first. not be used for rear axle RAN281

• After the first oil change has been performed,

the oil must be changed every 90,000 km or ev-
ery six months, whichever occurs first.
1 • First oil and filter change after 10,000 km or 4 • First oil and filter change after 10,000 km or 4
weeks, whichever occurs first. weeks, whichever occurs first.

• After the first oil change has been performed • After the first oil change has been performed,
the oil should be changed every 120 000 kms the oil must be changed every 400 000 km or
or once a year, whichever occurs first. every third year, whichever occurs first.
2 • First oil change after 400 000 km or 3 years, • First oil change after 400 000 km or 3 years,
whichever occurs first. whichever occurs first.

• After the first oil change has been performed, • After the first oil change has been performed,
the oil must be changed every 120 000 km or the oil should be changed every 400 000 km
once a year, whichever occurs first. or every third year, whichever occurs first

When replenishing the oil level in the rear axle

When the oil level in the rear axle is too low, the oil must • If another approved oil than the one already present
be topped up. The following then applies: in the rear axle is used, then no more than a total of
one litre may be added. This applies irrespective of
• If the same oil is used to top up the rear axle as the the number of times the oil level is topped up. If
one already in the rear axle, then there is no limit to more oil needs to be added, carry out a complete oil
how much oil can be filled or how many times the oil change instead.
level can be replenished

Oil change after repairing the rear axle

If a component has been repaired, renovated or opened, When the extra oil change has been completed, the
an extra oil change must be performed. This oil change component’s normal service recommendation becomes
should be made after 10 000 km or 4 weeks, whichever applicable.
occurs first, after the component has been repaired, ren-
ovated or opened.
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1b. Light rear axles.

Rear axle Change volume approx.,
litres
RAEV76 10
RAEV78 10
RS0618 12 (not including hub)
RS0818 12 (not including hub)
RS0818SV 6
RS1026SV 10
RS1332SV 18.5
RSS1032A 18.5

Oil quality
Transmission oil API GL-5.

Viscosity
Select the viscosity from the diagram.

Temperature values refer to constant air temperatures.

1) When driving in severe condition or frequently driving

on inclines, we recommend SAE 80W/140, SAE
85W/140 or SAE 140 (instead of the normal SAE 90).

Note: SAE 80W/90 must not be used.

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Service intervals
Rear axle Service interval
RAEV76 • First oil change after 10,000 km or 4 weeks,
RAEV78 whichever occurs first.
RS0618
RS0818 • After the first oil change has been performed, the oil
must be changed every 120,000 km or once a year,
whichever occurs first.

• The change interval must be halved when driving un-

der severe conditions or frequently on inclines.
RS0818SV • Change the oil every 120,000 km or every 12
RS1026SV months, whichever occurs first.
RS1332SV
RSS1032A • The change interval must be halved when driving un-
der severe conditions or frequently on inclines.
Volvo Truck Corporation Date Group No. Release Page
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1c. Rear axles

Rear axle Change volume approx.,
litres
RSS1357A 22
RTS2673A, first axle 19
RTS2673A, second axle 18

Oil quality
Transmission oil API GL-5

Viscosity
Use viscosity SAE 85W/140.

Service intervals
Rear axle Service interval
RSS1357A • First oil change after 10,000 km or 4 weeks, whichever occurs first.
RTS2673A • After the first oil change has been performed, the oil should be changed ev-
ery 120,000 km or every 12 months, whichever occurs first.
• The change interval must be halved when driving under severe conditions
or frequently on inclines.
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Driving front axle

Driving front axle Change volume approx.,
litres
FAN R8 9.5
FAN R9 11.5
FS0910HZ 11.5
Please note that the hub
oil change volume is not
included in these figures.
The oil change volume of
each hub is about 1.5
litres.

Oil quality
Transmission oil API GL-5.

Viscosity
Select the viscosity from the diagram.

Temperature values refer to constant air temperatures.

1) When driving in severe condition or frequently driving

on inclines, we recommend SAE 80W/140, SAE
85W/140 or SAE 140 (instead of the normal SAE 90).

Note: SAE 80W/90 must not be used.

T1006287

Service intervals
• First oil and filter changeafter 10,000 km or 4 • After the first oil change has been performed, the oil
weeks, whichever occurs first. should be changed every 120 000 km or every 12
months, whichever occurs first.

When replenishing the oil level in the driving front axle

When the oil level in a driving front axle is too low, it • If another approved oil than the one already in the
must be topped up. The following then applies: driving front axle is used for topping up, then no
more than one litre may be used. This applies irre-
spective of the number of times the oil level is
• If the same oil is used for topping up as is already in
topped up. If more oil needs to be added, carry out
the driving front axle, there is no limit to the amount
a complete oil change instead.
of oil that may be topped up or the number of times
the oil level may be topped up in the driving front
axle.

Oil change after repair of the driving front axle

If a component has been repaired, renovated or opened, When the extra oil change has been completed, the
an extra oil change must be performed. This oil change component’s normal service recommendation becomes
should be made after 10 000 km or 4 weeks, whichever applicable.
occurs first, after the component has been repaired, ren-
ovated or opened.
Volvo Truck Corporation Date Group No. Release Page
Service Bulletin 5.02 175 09 12 35(49)

Transfer gearbox
Transfer gearbox Change volume approx.,
litres
FD7 5.5
VT2501TB 5.5

The oil level in transfer gearboxes with transparent level

plug should lie between the centre of the level plug and T1007661
the max mark. On transfer gearboxes without a transparent level plug,
the oil level should come up to the edge of the plug hole.

Oil quality
Standard service recommendation Alternative service recommendation
Transmission oils complying with the requirements for Transmission oils complying with the requirements for
Volvo transmission oil 97305 or engine oils complying with Volvo transmission oil 97307 must be used.
one of the following quality requirements:

1 API CD, CE or CF (monograde)

2 ACEA E1, E2 or E3 (monograde)

must be used.

Viscosity
Standard service recommendation Alternative service recommendation
Select the viscosity from the diagram below. Transmission oils complying with the requirements for
Volvo transmission oil 97307 must be used. Oil of the cor-
rect viscosity will then be obtained automatically. These
oils must be used irrespective of ambient temperature.

T1006789
Temperature values refer to constant air temperatures.

1) For gearboxes run continuously in ambient tempera-

tures higher than +30 C, under severe conditions or
frequently on inclines, we recommend viscosity SAE 85W-
140 or SAE 140.
Note that only oils complying with the requirements for
Volvo transmission oil 97305 are to be used.

2) Please note that multigrade oils must not be used as

engine oil.

Note! If the temperature is lower than -25 C, use the al-
ternative service recommendation.
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Service intervals
Standard service recommendation Alternative service recommendation

• First oil change after 10,000 km or 4 weeks, • First oil and filter change after 10,000 km or 4
whichever occurs first. weeks, whichever occurs first.

• After the first oil change has been performed, the oil • After the first oil change has been performed, the oil
must be changed every 120,000 km or once a year, must be changed every 180,000 km or once a year,
whichever occurs first. whichever occurs first.

Replenishing oil level in transfer gearbox

When the oil level in a transfer gearbox is too low, the oil • If another approved oil than the one already present
must be replenished. The following then applies: in the transfer gearbox is used, then no more than a
total of 0.5 litre may be added. This applies irre-
• If the same oil is used for topping up as is already in spective of the number of times the oil level is
the transfer gearbox, there is no limit to the amount topped up. If more oil needs to be added, carry out
of oil that may be topped up or the number of times a complete oil change instead.
the oil level may be topped up in the transfer gear-
box.

Oil change after repairing the transfer gearbox

If a component has been repaired, renovated or opened, When the extra oil change has been completed, the
an extra oil change must be performed. This oil change component’s normal service recommendation becomes
must be carried out at 10,000 km or 4 weeks after a applicable.
component has been repaired, renovated or opened,
whichever occurs first.
Volvo Truck Corporation Date Group No. Release Page
Service Bulletin 5.02 175 09 12 37(49)

Power take-off (flywheel-mounted)

Power take-off Approx. change volume
in litres
KOBLAM 5
KOBKLO 5

Oil quality
Transmission oil: Engine oil:

Volvo transmission oil 97305. API CD, CE, CF or ACEA E1, E2, E3.

Service intervals
• These are the restrictions, please refer to First oil • After the first oil and filter change have been per-
and filter change after 10,000 km or 4 weeks, formed, the oil should be changed every 120 000
whichever occurs first. km or every 12 months, whichever occurs first.

Hydraulic retarder
Hydraulic retarder Change volume approx.,
litres
Voith FH 6.0 ± 0.1
RET-TH 5.4 ± 0.1

The type of retarder must be known if service is to be

carried out in a correct manner. Information can be ob-
tained from the type plate on the retarder, please refer to
the illustration.

T5011336

Note: The name of the retarder is not marked on the

type plate in some cases. In this case, the retarder is a
Voith FH.

Oil quality
Select an engine oil that complies with one of the follow-
ing quality requirements:

1 API CD, CE or CF
2 ACEA E1, E2 or E3.
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Viscosity
Use an engine oil with one of the following viscosity Mineral oil Synthetic or semi-
qualities, irrespective of ambient temperature: synthetic oils
SAE 10W SAE 0W-40
SAE 20W SAE 5W-30
SAE 30 SAE 5W-40
SAE 5W-50
SAE 10W-30
SAE 10W-40

Service intervals
Retarder type If mineral oil is used If synthetic oil is used
Voith FH • First oil change after 90,000 km or 2 years, • First oil change after 90,000 km or 2 years,
whichever occurs first. whichever occurs first.

• After the first oil change has been performed, • After the first oil change has been per-
the oil must be changed every 90,000 km or formed, the oil must be changed every
every 24 months, whichever occurs first. 135,000 km or every 24 months, whichever
occurs first.
RET-TH • First oil change after 120,000 km or 2 years, • First oil change after 120,000 km or 2 years,
whichever occurs first. whichever occurs first.

• After the first oil change has been performed, • After the first oil change has been per-
the oil must be changed every 120,000 km formed, the oil must be changed every
or every 24 months, whichever occurs first. 135,000 km or every 24 months, whichever
occurs first.

When the retarder is used often in certain conditions, we • extremely short distances with very steep down-
recommend halving the oil changes. Examples of such grades.
conditions:
In individual cases when the retarder is used for more
• use in areas with high ambient temperatures, such than 10 % of the vehicle mileage, the service interval
as in Saudi Arabia must be shortened. This also applies to factors not men-
tioned here, which can affect the ageing of the oil.
• timber transport and construction vehicles
The service interval for repaired or opened components
• high gross weight and low engine power (less than is the same as for new components.
8 hp/ton)

• large proportion of driving in very hilly areas

Volvo Truck Corporation Date Group No. Release Page
Service Bulletin 5.02 175 09 12 39(49)

Propeller shaft lubrication

Both lubricated and non-lubricated (lubrication free) pro- The customer can always choose the service recom-
peller shafts are available. Lubricated propeller shafts mendation he prefers. The service recommendations are
are equipped with support bearings and/or universal sub-divided into quality and service intervals.
joints fitted with grease nipples. Propeller shafts that are
completely lubrication free do not have any grease nip- 1 Use the information in the table under Service in-
ples on the universal joint or the support bearing. tervals and determine the service recommendation
to be used.
Two different service recommendations can be applied
to lubricated propeller shafts. (Not applicable to FLC.) 2 Use the information under Quality to determine the
grease to be used.
• Standard service recommendation
3 Go back to the information under Service intervals
• Alternative service recommendation to find out the service interval.

Lubricated components (with grease nipples)

Quality
Standard service recommendation Alternative service recommendation
Requirements for lubricating grease as follows: Requirements for lubricating grease as follows:

• High class wheel bearing grease shall be used. • Volvo part no. 1161973-1

• The grease shall contain a mineral-based oil.

• The grease shall be lithium or lithium complex type.

• The grease shall have EP and anti-corrosion addi-

tives.

• The grease shall have a consistency corresponding

with NLGI no. 2. 2.

• Solid lubricants such as graphite, copper or molybde-

num disulphide must not be used.

• The grease must be intended for use in working tem-

peratures of at least 80 C and be able to withstand

120 C for short periods.

If in doubt: use grease with Volvo Part. no. 1161251-2.

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Service intervals
Vehicles Standard service recommendation Alternative service recommenda-
tion

• FLC 25,000 km/6 months1 -

Others

• Distribution and long haul 25,000 km/3 months1 30,000 km/3 months1

• Timber and construction 10,000 km/3 months1 15,000 km/3 months1

• Heavy construction and off-road 2.500 km/3 months1 4,000 km/3 months1

1
Whichever occurs first.

Opened and repaired components

Once a component has been repaired or opened, it must
be re-lubricated. Use grease listed in the table below.

Quality
Universal joint (lubricated) with grease nipple See table "Grease quality" in the section "Lubricated
components (with grease nipples)"
Universal joint (lubrication free) without grease nipple Grease requirements: Volvo part no. 3091917-9
Support bearing See table "Grease quality" in the section "Lubricated
Sliding splines components (with grease nipples)"

The service intervals for repaired and opened compo-

nents are the same as for new components.
Volvo Truck Corporation Date Group No. Release Page
Service Bulletin 5.02 175 09 12 41(49)

Power steering, Steering pusher axle, Bogie lift, Hub, Cab tilt pump
Filter
Oil and grease
Oil and grease quality Oil capacity replace-
change
ment
Power steering
approx. 4.5 litres
FLC, FL6 Only in conjunction Once a
ATF oil type Dexron lll approx. 6.0 litres
PSS-SING with repair. year.
approx. 9.0 litres
PSS-DUAL
Steering system,
hydraulically steered
Only in conjunction
pusher axle and ATF oil type Dexron lll approx. 5.0 litres
with repair.
hydraulically steered
trailing wheel axle
Bogie lift Hydraulic fluid BLV or equivalent For
complying with Standard MIL-H- trucks
5606F manufac-
5.5 litres Once a year. tured up
to 1990.
Once per
year.
Wheel hub, oil lubri- Only after working on
cated (single the hub or if impuri-
Engine oil SAE 30 0.3 litres per wheel
mounted wheels) ties have entered into
the wheel hub.
Cab tilt pump Only in conjunction
Hydraulic fluid BLV
with repair.
Grease lubricated Lubricating grease of lithium base
wheel hub with consistency NLGI no. 2 or 2.5 Only after working on
the hub or if impuri-
Grease lubricated Lubricating grease of lithium com- ties have entered into
hubs FL6, FLC plex base with consistency NLGI the wheel hub.
no. 2.5

Brakes
Quality Change interval
Brake fluid Brake fluid shall be changed at least once every two
years.

DOT4 (SAE J 1703) Note: In constant operation where the brakes are used
frequently and hard, such as alpine driving and in ex-
tremely damp climates, the brake fluid must be changed
every 12 months.
Desiccant for air dryer Change interval at least every 12 months or max
200,000 km, whichever occurs first. The change must be
carried out 3 months before the first frost.
Spring brake cylinder Replace every 12 months.
diaphragm (hydraulic
disc brakes) FLC, FL6
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Chassis lubrication
Refer to the lubrication chart for each respective truck
model for lubricating points.

Quality
Lithium based lubrication grease with EP additive and
consistency NLGI no. 2. 2.

Service intervals
Applies to all trucks except FM/FH VERSION2
Vehicles Maximum time interval Maximum mileage interval
FLC 6 months 25,000 km
FL6 Chassis no: B265000- 6 months 40,000 km
All FH manufactured after 1996-01-01 6 months 90,000 km
and all FM used in long haul in good
conditions
Other vehicles 3 months -

Exception
Leaf spring rear assemblies must be lubricated accord-
ing to the following table:

• A-ride - suspension, bogie bearing and bogie lift.

• B-ride and T-ride - bogie bearing.

Driving conditions Maximum time interval Maximum mileage interval

Heavy construction (off road) 6 weeks 4.500 km
Construction 6 weeks 4.500 km
Timber 6 weeks 20,000 km
Distribution 3 months 45,000 km
Long haul 3 months 45,000 km

FM, FH VERSION2
See next page.
Service Bulletin
Volvo Truck Corporation
FM, FH VERSION2

Application Plat- Swap Tank/Bulk Car transport Tipper Dumper Con- Hooklift Refuse com- Timber Miscel-
form/van body truck crete pactor laneous
mixer

Transport cycle Long haul Distribution Construction

Road conditions Smooth Rough Smooth Rough Even/uneven Very rough

km/months km/months km/months km/months km/months km/months

Chassis lubrication 90 000*/6 60 000/4 60 000/4 30 000/3 30 000/3 30 000/3
1
A-/B-/T-ride 60 000/4 60 000/4 30 000/3 30 000/3 4 500**/1.5** 4 500***/1.5 ***
* Within Europe and if gross weight is maximum 36 tons, the interval can be increased to 100,000 km
** 20,000/1.5 for ”Timber” application
*** Under certain conditions, more frequent lubrication can be required
Road conditions (definition)

5.02
Date
Smooth Rough Very rough

175
Group
09
No.
12
Release Page
T1008231 T1008232 T1008233

43(49)
1
As follows: A-ride - suspension, bogie bearing and bogie lift, B-ride and T-ride - bogie bearing
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Central lubrication system

Quality

Component Part number Note

Volvo Grease 00CS 3093926
Volvo Grease 00 CSBD 3093927 Biodegradable

Other approved grease quality

Supplier Grease Supplier Grease
ARAL AG Fliessfett AN 0 KRAFFT KEC-Grease
BP Oil Deutschland GmbH BP Energrease ZS 0 Mobil Schmoerstoff Mobilgrease EAL 003
GmbH
DEA Mineralöl AG DEALITH EP 0
Mobil Schmoerstoff GmbH Chassis Grease LBZ
Zeller+Gmelin GmbH & Co Divinol L 0
MOL Carrier Liton-00
ARAL AG Fliessfett N
ÖMV - GmbH ÖMV-Signum EP Z
Autol-Werke GmbH Autol Getriebefliessfett ZSA
Optimol Olit 00
AVIA Mineralöl AG AVIALITH 000 EP
Pluto Plutoleum SHM 000
BP Oil Deutschland GmbH Energrease ZS 00
Reiner Chemische Fabrik Gearmaster ZSA
Calypsol SF7-042
GmbH
Castrol Ltd., England Castrol CLS Grease
RHENUS Rhenus Norlith FZS 000
DEA Dealit EP 00 Wilhelm Reiners GmbH &
Co.
Deutsche Shell AG Shell Retinax CS
Siebert GmbH Fliessfett EP7028
ELF MULTI BT 000
Texaco Multifak 6833 EP 00
Esso Grease TCL 435
Veedol Int. Ltd., England Veedol GFG
FINA MARSON ZS - G 0116
Wintershall AG Wiolub LFK 00
Fuchs Mineralölwerke Renolit LZR 000
GmbH Zeller+Gmelin GmbH & Co Divionol Fett Central 00

Georg Oest Mineralölwerke Oest Spezialfett LT 000 EP

Kompressol-Öl Verkaufs Kompressol CZ 8332/N

GmbH

Topping up interval
The topping up interval for the central lubrication system
is every six months or when the level has fallen to the
minimum level on the container.

The volume is 2.7 kg for tractor units and 6 kg for the

others.
Volvo Truck Corporation Date Group No. Release Page
Service Bulletin 5.02 175 09 12 45(49)

Cab
Air conditioning system
Change interval
Air conditioning system filter The filter must be replaced every 12 months.

Cab lubrication
Cab lubrication is carried out in conjunction with a basic
service, annual service or as necessary.
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Volvo oils and fluids

Engine oils
Oils complying with VDS-3
Viscosity Part no. Volume in litres
SAE 15W/40 85102465 208
85102464 20
85102463 5
SAE 10W/40 semi-synthetic 85102469 208
85102468 20
85102467 5
Oils complying with VDS-2 + ACEA E5
Viscosity Part no. Volume in litres
SAE 15W/40 85100798 208
85100797 20
85100796 5
Oils complying with VDS-2
Viscosity Part no. Volume in litres
SAE 15W/40 1161976 208
1161975 20
1161974 5
SAE 10W/40 semi-synthetic 1161980 208
1161979 20
1161978 5
SAE 5W/30 synthetic 85102470 208
Oils complying with VDS
Viscosity Part no. Volume in litres
SAE 15W/40 1161972 208
1161971 20
1161970 5
SAE 10W/30 1161992 208
Oil for gas engines
Viscosity Part no. Volume in litres
SAE 15W/40 synthetic 1161964 208
Oils for front wheel hubs
Viscosity Part no. Volume in litres
SAE 30 1161944 20
1161943 5
Volvo Truck Corporation Date Group No. Release Page
Service Bulletin 5.02 175 09 12 47(49)

Special oil
Volvo special oil for mechanical Part no. Volume in ml
compressor to D6A250
1161977 250

Transmission oils
Volvo transmission oil 97305
Viscosity Part no. Volume in litres
SAE 80W/90 1161280 208
1161933 20
1161932 5
Volvo thermo-oil
Part no. Volume in litres
1161904 20
Volvo transmission oil 97307
Part no. Volume in litres
1161950 208
1161986 20
Transmission oil API GL-5
Viscosity Part no. Volume in litres
SAE 85W/140 1161279 208
1161937 20
1161936 5
Volvo transmission oil 97312
Part no. Volume in litres
1161949 208
1161985 20
Dexron III, Allison C4 Part no. Volume in litres
1161997 208
1161996 20
1161995 5
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Hydraulic oil
Volvo hydraulic fluid Part no. Volume in litres
1161940 208
1161939 20
Volvo hydraulic fluid BLV 1161942 208
1161938 4
1161935 1
Hydraulic fluid, biodegradable 3093939 208
3093938 20

Coolants
Volvo anti-freeze Part no. Volume in litres
1089240 210
Only for the French market 1161989 210
1089238 5
1089237 1

Ready mixed coolant for -25 C 1161990 210
1161994 5

Brake fluid
Brake fluid in accordance with Part no. Volume in litres
DOT4
1161967 0.25
1161968 1
1381075 25

Grease
Grease Part no. Size
Wheel bearing grease, 1161241 80 g
Volvo grease Lix 2.5 EP
Litium complex NLGI 2.5 1161251 420 ml
1161981 1 kg
1161982 18 kg
1161983 50 kg
1161984 180 kg
180 kg 1161960 420 ml
Volvo grease 2 EP
Lithium NLGI 2 1161961 18 kg
1161315 50 kg
1161962 180 kg
Volvo Truck Corporation Date Group No. Release Page
Service Bulletin 5.02 175 09 12 49(49)

Grease for central lubrication system

Grease Part no. Size
Volvo grease 00 CS NLGI 00 3093926 18 kg
Volvo grease 00 CSBD NLGI 00, 3093927 18 kg
biodegradable