XC70 III · 2009–2011

Volvo XC70 D5 XC70 III · 205 hp (2009 to 2011)

The Volvo XC70 D5 of the XC70 III generation uses the D5244T 2.4 D5 diesel engine with 205 hp.

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Technical specifications

Fuel: Diesel
Power: 205 PS / 151 kW
Displacement: 2 401 cm³
Cylinders: 5
Engine code: D5244T 2.4 D5
Period covered: 2009–2011
Documented market: Europe

Transmission

Manual · 6 speeds

Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.

Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet

This version

205 hp (151 kW), all-wheel drive, 6-speed manual. Built from 2009 to 2011.

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In the range

It is the most powerful diesel version of this generation. It replaces the 185 hp version built until 2009. The D5244T 2.4 D5 engine is also fitted to: Volvo C70 (C70 II), Volvo S60 (S60 I), Volvo S60 (S60 II), Volvo V60 (V60 I), Volvo V70 (V70 II), Volvo V70 (V70 III).

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Maintenance and records

Oil and filter change

Typical interval: 30,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first.

30 000 km

12 months

ACEA A5/B5 / Volvo VCC RBS0-2AE — Engine, model year and severe use may require a shorter interval; do not exceed the service warning. The listed oil approvals are not interchangeable: check the one for the engine.

Source [1]

Brake fluid

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

24 months

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

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Questions about this version (2)

Which engine is in the Volvo XC70 D5 XC70 III?

The D5244T 2.4 D5 diesel engine (2 401 cc), 205 hp (151 kW).

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Which oil for the Volvo XC70 D5?

A ACEA A5/B5 / Volvo VCC RBS0-2AE-approved oil suited to the D5244T 2.4 D5 engine.

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Documentary sources

[1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
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