Minimum octane

Minimum octane  - Octane rating - Refueling - During your trip - Volvo S60 Owners Manual - Volvo S60

Typical pump octane label

Typical pump octane label

Volvo recommends premium fuel for best performance, but using 87 octane1 or above will not affect engine reliability.

Volvo engines are designed to achieve rated horsepower, torque, and fuel economy performance using premium 91 octane fuel.

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