Volvo D11 Engine Oil
VDS-4.5 Spec, CK-4 15W-40 — Mid-Range Volvo Diesel
The Volvo D11 requires VDS-4.5 approved oil. CK-4 equivalent. Primary grade: 15W-40. FA-4 (VDS-5) not approved for the D11 — only for the specific 2021+ fuel-efficient D13. AMSOIL Signature Series Max-Duty 15W-40 (DME) and Heavy-Duty (ADP) both carry VDS-4.5 approval.
About the Volvo D11
The D11 is Volvo’s mid-displacement diesel engine — lighter duty than the D13 or D16, tuned for regional haul, vocational, and lighter Class 8 applications. At 10.8L, it sits below the D13 (12.8L) in Volvo’s lineup but runs the same VDS-4.5 oil specification, meaning oil is fully interchangeable between D11 and D13 trucks.
Oil Specification
The D11 requires Volvo VDS-4.5 approved oil — a CK-4 equivalent specification. Use CK-4 15W-40 as the primary grade. There is no VDS-5 or FA-4 approval for the D11; that approval is restricted to specific 2021+ fuel-efficient D13 variants only.
- Required spec: VDS-4.5 (CK-4 equivalent)
- Primary grade: 15W-40
- FA-4 / VDS-5: not approved for D11
- Same spec as D13 — oil interchangeable between platforms
- Standard drain interval: 50,000 km (31,000 mi) with VDS-4.5 approved oil
Recommended AMSOIL Products
VDS-4.5 approved — Full synthetic, extended drain
VDS-4.5 approved — Heavy-duty full synthetic
Frequently Asked Questions
What oil does the Volvo D11 take?
VDS-4.5 approved, CK-4 15W-40. Same spec as the D13.
Can I use VDS-5 oil in a D11?
No. VDS-5 is only for specific 2021+ fuel-efficient D13 engines. Using VDS-5 (FA-4 equivalent, lower HTHS viscosity) in a D11 is not approved and not recommended.
Is the Volvo D11 the same engine as the D13?
Different displacement — D11 is 10.8L, D13 is 12.8L. Both use VDS-4.5. The D11 is tuned for regional and lighter Class 8 applications.