2018 VOLVO XC60 B4204T27/B4204T33 (U5)

U5 / 5-door SUV / Global (with regional engine variations)

B4204T27B4204T33D4204T16D4204T23Exact year/trim recordSilver

Engine identity

Engine code

B4204T27, B4204T33, D4204T16, D4204T23

Engine summary

Turbocharged and supercharged 2.0L inline-4 petrol engines, and 2.0L inline-4 turbodiesel engines depending on market. Petrol engines commonly known as T5 and T6, diesels as D4 and D5.

Displacement

1969 cc

Power

Range approx. 190-316 hp depending on engine variant

Torque

Range approx. 300-400 Nm depending on engine variant

Fuel system

Direct injection

Timing drive

Belt-driven camshafts with variable valve timing

OBD port

Verify by VIN and market

Oils and fluids

Oil type

SAE 0W-20 or 5W-30 synthetic oil meeting Volvo VCC RBS0-2AE standard

Oil capacity

Approx. 5.5 liters service fill including oil filter (varies slightly by engine code)

Coolant

Approx. 9 liters

Fluid

Volvo recommended ATF type; check manual for precise spec

Differential fluid

Specified by Volvo based on AWD configuration; check manual

Brake fluid

DOT 4

Service and parts data

Manual transmission

Not typically offered in many markets for 2018 XC60

Automatic transmission

8-speed Geartronic automatic

Spark plugs

Long-life Iridium spark plugs, replace approx. every 60,000-100,000 km

Service interval

15,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first

Tire sizes

235/60 R18, 235/55 R19, 235/50 R20

Wheel torque

Verify by VIN and market

Common and chronic problems

Oil consumption in turbocharged engines reported in some cases
Electrical system quirks in early second generation models

First checks

Check turbo condition and charge pipe for leaks
Inspect brake wear sensor and electronic parking brake operation

Before replacing parts

Save fault codes and freeze-frame data before clearing anything.
Check engine oil, coolant and transmission fluid using the correct temperature and service procedure.
Verify power, ground, connectors, hoses, leaks and live data before replacing expensive parts.

Important notes

2018 marks the launch year of the second-generation XC60 introducing the SPA platform.
Exact engine availability varies by market: Europe and some other regions receive diesel variants, North America primarily petrol.
Oil capacity includes service fill volume including oil filter change.
No official manual transmission offered in many markets for 2018.

Common codes

Source and verification notes

Volvo 2018 XC60 Owner’s Manual and Technical Specifications
European and North American automotive press reviews and technical sheets 2017-2018

Compatible tools

Verify by VIN and market

FAQ

What engine code does the 2018 VOLVO XC60 B4204T27/B4204T33 (U5) use? 2018 VOLVO XC60 B4204T27/B4204T33 (U5) is listed here with engine code B4204T27, B4204T33, D4204T16, D4204T23; engine summary: Turbocharged and supercharged 2.0L inline-4 petrol engines, and 2.0L inline-4 turbodiesel engines depending on market. Petrol engines commonly known as T5 and T6, diesels as D4 and D5..
What oil and capacity does the 2018 VOLVO XC60 B4204T27/B4204T33 (U5) use? 2018 VOLVO XC60 B4204T27/B4204T33 (U5) is listed with SAE 0W-20 or 5W-30 synthetic oil meeting Volvo VCC RBS0-2AE standard and oil capacity Approx. 5.5 liters service fill including oil filter (varies slightly by engine code). Confirm market and engine option before service.
What are common 2018 VOLVO XC60 B4204T27/B4204T33 (U5) problems? Highlighted checks for 2018 VOLVO XC60 B4204T27/B4204T33 (U5): Oil consumption in turbocharged engines reported in some cases, Electrical system quirks in early second generation models.

Engine identity

Engine code

B4204T27, B4204T33, D4204T16, D4204T23

Engine summary

Turbocharged and supercharged 2.0L inline-4 petrol engines, and 2.0L inline-4 turbodiesel engines depending on market. Petrol engines commonly known as T5 and T6, diesels as D4 and D5.

Displacement

1969 cc

Power

Range approx. 190-316 hp depending on engine variant

Torque

Range approx. 300-400 Nm depending on engine variant

Fuel system

Direct injection

Timing drive

Belt-driven camshafts with variable valve timing

OBD port

Verify by VIN and market

Oils and fluids

Oil type

SAE 0W-20 or 5W-30 synthetic oil meeting Volvo VCC RBS0-2AE standard

Oil capacity

Approx. 5.5 liters service fill including oil filter (varies slightly by engine code)

Coolant

Approx. 9 liters

Fluid

Volvo recommended ATF type; check manual for precise spec

Differential fluid

Specified by Volvo based on AWD configuration; check manual

Brake fluid

DOT 4

Service and parts data

Manual transmission

Not typically offered in many markets for 2018 XC60

Automatic transmission

8-speed Geartronic automatic

Spark plugs

Long-life Iridium spark plugs, replace approx. every 60,000-100,000 km

Service interval

15,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first

Tire sizes

235/60 R18, 235/55 R19, 235/50 R20

Wheel torque

Verify by VIN and market

Important notes

2018 marks the launch year of the second-generation XC60 introducing the SPA platform.

Exact engine availability varies by market: Europe and some other regions receive diesel variants, North America primarily petrol.

Oil capacity includes service fill volume including oil filter change.

No official manual transmission offered in many markets for 2018.

FAQ

What engine code does the 2018 VOLVO XC60 B4204T27/B4204T33 (U5) use? 2018 VOLVO XC60 B4204T27/B4204T33 (U5) is listed here with engine code B4204T27, B4204T33, D4204T16, D4204T23; engine summary: Turbocharged and supercharged 2.0L inline-4 petrol engines, and 2.0L inline-4 turbodiesel engines depending on market. Petrol engines commonly known as T5 and T6, diesels as D4 and D5..

What oil and capacity does the 2018 VOLVO XC60 B4204T27/B4204T33 (U5) use? 2018 VOLVO XC60 B4204T27/B4204T33 (U5) is listed with SAE 0W-20 or 5W-30 synthetic oil meeting Volvo VCC RBS0-2AE standard and oil capacity Approx. 5.5 liters service fill including oil filter (varies slightly by engine code). Confirm market and engine option before service.

What are common 2018 VOLVO XC60 B4204T27/B4204T33 (U5) problems? Highlighted checks for 2018 VOLVO XC60 B4204T27/B4204T33 (U5): Oil consumption in turbocharged engines reported in some cases, Electrical system quirks in early second generation models.

2018 VOLVO XC60 B4204T27/B4204T33 (U5)

Engine identity

Oils and fluids

Service and parts data

Common and chronic problems

First checks

Before replacing parts

Important notes

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2018 VOLVO XC60 B4204T27/B4204T33 (U5)

Engine identity

Oils and fluids

Service and parts data

Common and chronic problems

First checks

Before replacing parts

Important notes