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2018 Volvo S60 Cross Country

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2018 S60 Cross Country.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (S8)

The 2018 Volvo S60 Cross Country is a passenger car pairing an S8 automatic transmission with an EPA-rated 26 combined mpg—achieving 22 in the city and 32 on the highway—while requiring 5.9 quarts of 0W-30 or 5W-30 API oil for its engine. Within the model's reliability history, this year sits as a notably stable point, marked by just four total owner complaints and a single recall. Because the top complaint area falls under the ambiguous "Unknown or Other" category, this lack of a defined mechanical trend means researchers can expect few systemic issues from this specific model year.

Model year201820172016

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.9 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-30 / 5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque103 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy22/32/26 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 32140029. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Tire sizeP235/50R18, P235/45R19OEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter32140029
Engine air filter31370161
Fuel filter32242190
Battery30772211 alt 31296299
Front wiper blades32341318
Thermostat31368063 alt 31686046
Cabin air filter31449209 alt 31390880

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length182.7 in
Overall width73.6 in
Overall height60.6 in
Wheelbase109.4 in
Curb weight3874 lb
Track (front / rear)63.8 / 62.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)62/38

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined22 / 32 / 26 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume93 cu ft
Cargo volume12 cu ft
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5.9 qt of 0W-30 / 5W-30 API engine oil, Volvo part number 31259380 in the differential, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 103 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidVolvo part number 31256774
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity7.0-7.4
Brake FluidDOT 4
Differential Gear OilVolvo part number 31259380
Engine CoolantVolvo brand coolant/antifreeze
Engine Coolant Capacity8.1
Engine Oil0W-30 · API · 5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity5.9 qt

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)12.5 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.3 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs13.0 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)16.2 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)33.1 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)17.4 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts12.5 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts15 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts103 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerVolvo
Spark Plug Torque13 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.70 lbs

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 21; Rear: 26
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 148; Rear: 81
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementMinimum thickness is stamped on the disc.
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .0016; Rear: .003

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Front Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages
133.0 ft. lbs., 90°33 ft. lbs
Rear Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages
133.0 ft. lbs., 90°33 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 3 stages
111.0 ft. lbs.11 ft. lbs
218.0 ft. lbs.18 ft. lbs
390.0
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
118.0 ft. lbs., screw to crankshaft. Step 2: 90 degrees, Step 3: 81.0 ft. lbs., center bolt. Step 4: 9018 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
133.0 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
250.0
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 4 stages
1Inner bolts15 ft. lbs
2Inner bolts30 ft. lbs
3Outer bolts18 ft. lbs
490.0

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 mi; coolant every 10,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 10,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Exterior Lighting (inspect)
Every 20,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection) · Foglamp (adjust alignment) · Headlamp (inspect alignment)
Every 40,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (leak inspection) · Driveshaft (inspect) · Driveshaft U-Joint (inspect)
Every 50,000 miTransmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 60,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Timing Belt Tensioner (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Owner complaints about the 2018 Volvo S60 Cross Country lead in one area — the unknown or other, 1 of 4 reports (25%), well ahead of the next concern. None of this vehicle's 1 recall campaigns target the unknown or other, so those reports read as owner-reported wear-and-tear rather than an acknowledged defect. 0 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the unknown or other pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
188
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
4
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 4 complaints on record, top 4 components.

Unknown Or Other1
Electrical System,Engine1
Visibility1
Service Brakes1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

20V378000Seat Belts:FrontReported 30/06/2020

Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2008-2016 V70 and XC70, 2007-2016 S80, 2011-2018 S60 and V60, 2016-2018 S60 Cross Country, 2014-2020 S60L, 2009-2015 S80L, 2009-2016 XC60 and 2015-2018 V60 Cross… Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt anchor cable for both front seats. The recall began December 10, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 188 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
35526.1.82026-04-23EngineThis is a Technical Journal: Text plus 2 PDFs and 1 .PNG Oil Consumption test. Perform…
37809.1.12026-04-07Unknown Or OtherThis is a TJ text only - The purpose of this TJ is to be a master reference list to…
192452025-12-06Unknown Or OtherThis is a Technical Journal. Vehicle type and platform identification.
85012025-04-10Exterior LightingThis is a Technical Journal: Remote connection, BOMGAR application. Before joining a…
S103032025-02-21Unknown Or OtherVolvo Cars USA LLC and Volvo Car Canada LTD on behalf of the Volvo Car Corporation has…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2018 S60 Cross Country take?

5.9 qt of Below 104 degrees F,: 0W-30 API, -22 degrees F TO 104 degrees F: 5W-30 API meeting ACEA A5/B5, per the factory manual.

Does the 2018 S60 Cross Country have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the S60 Cross Country get?

EPA figures are 22 city / 32 highway / 26 combined mpg.