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2017 Volvo S60L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 S60L.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (S8)

The 2017 Volvo S60L is a midsize passenger car built on Volvo’s Scalable Product Architecture and equipped with an automatic S8 transmission that pairs with a powertrain requiring 6.2 qt of 0W‑30 or 5W‑30 API‑spec oil. Its EPA fuel‑economy ratings of 23 mpg city, 31 mpg highway and 26 mpg combined illustrate the model’s balanced efficiency for its class, while the modest oil capacity reflects the compact design of its inline engine. With only 15 owner‑reported complaints and five recalls recorded for the year, the S60L sits in a relatively low‑complaint segment of the model’s reliability timeline, indicating a generally dependable iteration for researchers examining Volvo’s long‑term durability trends.

Model year20172016

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity6.2 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-30 / 5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque103 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy23/31/26 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 sizeP215/50R17, P235/45R17, P235/40R18, P235/45R18, P235/40R19OEM · verified
Wheel / rimNS inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter32140029
Engine air filter31370161 alt 31474496
Battery30772236 alt 31296299
Front wiper blades32341318
Thermostat31368063 alt 31686560
Cabin air filter31449209 alt 31390880

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined23 / 31 / 26 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume93 cu ft
Cargo volume12 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 6.2 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. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidVolvo part number 31256774
Brake FluidDOT 4
Differential Gear OilVolvo part number 31259380
Engine CoolantVolvo brand coolant/antifreeze
Engine Coolant Capacity8.7
Engine Oil0W-30 · API · 5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity6.2 qt
Power Steering Fluidsynthetic

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 Bolts13
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts15

Chassis torques

Differential Fill Plug26.0 ft-lbs
Differential drain Plug26.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts103 ft-lbs
Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts59.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug27.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug27.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug17-20 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance350 ohms
Spark Plug ManufacturerVolvo
Spark Plug Torque13.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Oil GroupPAG

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 21; Rear: 26
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 146; Rear: 81
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishStamped on rotor
Maximum Rotor Runout0.002

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Front Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages
126.0.0 ft. lbs., 90
Rear Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages
126.0.0 ft. lbs., 90
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 4 stages
118.0 ft. lbs. Screw to crankshaft18 ft. lbs
2+ 90 degrees90 degrees
381.0 ft. lbs. Center bolt81 ft. lbs
4+ 90
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Use new bolts coated with clean engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

129.5 ft. lbs.29.5 ft. lbs
2120 degrees120 degrees
3120
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.

At 3,000 miTire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 6,000 miTire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
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) · Headlamp (inspect alignment)
Every 40,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect) · Driveshaft U-Joint (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
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.

The 2017 Volvo S60L stands out in this generation with two recalls, double the single recall seen in every other model year from 2014 to 2020, indicating a slightly elevated number of identified safety issues for that specific year. The federal record shows zero complaints across all years, though the 2017 top complaint areas list five unknown/other issues, two structure-related reports, and one crash incident, none of which specify root causes. Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2017 model total 28, a notable drop from the peak of 46 in 2016, suggesting that known service concerns were already declining when this model year was produced. With no investigations and a moderate TSB count, the 2017 S60L does not exhibit a pattern of widespread problems, but its higher recall count warrants caution. A buyer should ensure both recalls have been completed, but overall, this year remains a viable option within the generation.

5
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
257
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
15
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 15 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Unknown Or Other5
Structure2
Latches/Locks/Linkages1
Structure,Unknown Or Other,Latches/Locks/Linkages1
Tires1
Visibility1
Seat Belts1
Engine1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 5 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…

19V849000Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:LatchReported 26/11/2019

Volvo Car of USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2011-2017 S60, S60I, V60, S60CC and V60CC vehicles. A component within the door latches may break, making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a… Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace all four door latches, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 257 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 2017 S60L take?

6.2 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 2017 S60L have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the S60L get?

EPA figures are 23 city / 31 highway / 26 combined mpg.