{"id":265,"date":"2026-05-24T20:54:47","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T00:54:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.worldsbestdieseloil.com\/oil-guide\/1980-volvo-260-series-2-4l-6-cyl-diesel-maintenance-guide\/"},"modified":"2026-05-24T20:54:47","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T00:54:47","slug":"1980-volvo-260-series-2-4l-6-cyl-diesel-maintenance-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.worldsbestdieseloil.com\/oil-guide\/1980-volvo-260-series-2-4l-6-cyl-diesel-maintenance-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"1980 Volvo 260 Series 2.4L D24 Diesel Oil & Filter Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"
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AMSOIL diesel oil guide for trucks, vans, SUVs and diesel engines<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What oil does a 1980 Volvo 260 Series 2.4L Diesel take?<\/h2>\n

For the 1980 Volvo 260 Series with the 2.4L 6-cylinder D24 diesel engine, the required oil capacity is 7.4 quarts with a filter change. Recommended viscosities depend on ambient temperature: 5W-30 for temperatures below 16\u00b0C, 10W-30 for -25 to 20\u00b0C, and 15W-40 for temperatures above -18\u00b0C. AMSOIL recommends Signature Series 15W-40 Max-Duty Diesel Oil<\/a> for high-performance protection.<\/p>\n

AMSOIL product recommendations<\/h2>\n

The following AMSOIL products are recommended for your 1980 Volvo 260 Series D24 diesel engine and cooling system maintenance.<\/p>\n

Engine Oil Options<\/h3>\n
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Product Name<\/th>\nViscosity<\/th>\nPart Code<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL Signature Series Max-Duty Diesel Oil<\/td>\n15W-40<\/a><\/td>\nDMEQT-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL Heavy-Duty 100% Synthetic Diesel Oil<\/td>\n15W-40<\/a><\/td>\nADPQT-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Oil Filter Options<\/h3>\n
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Product Name<\/th>\nPart Code<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL Oil Filter<\/td>\nEAO15-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
WIX Oil Filter<\/td>\n51515-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MANN-FILTERS Oil Filter<\/td>\nW94025-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Coolant & Antifreeze<\/h3>\n
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Product Name<\/th>\nPart Code<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL Passenger Car & Light Truck Antifreeze & Coolant<\/td>\nANTPC1G-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL Propylene Glycol Antifreeze and Engine Coolant<\/td>\nANT1G-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Transmission Fluid<\/h3>\n
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Product Name<\/th>\nPart Code<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL Super Shift\u00ae Racing Transmission Fluid<\/td>\nARTQT-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL Signature Series Multi-Vehicle 100% Synthetic ATF<\/td>\nATFPK-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL OE Multi-Vehicle 100% Synthetic ATF<\/td>\nNot confirmed from source data<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Engine Oil Specifications & Details<\/h2>\n

Proper lubrication is critical for the longevity of the D24 diesel engine. Always verify your specific requirements against the owner’s manual.<\/p>\n

Oil Viscosity Selection<\/h3>\n
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Temperature Range<\/th>\nRecommended Viscosity<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Below 16\u00b0C<\/td>\n5W-30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-25 to 20\u00b0C<\/td>\n10W-30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Above -18\u00b0C<\/td>\n15W-40<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Oil Capacity<\/h3>\n
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Description<\/th>\nCapacity<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Engine Oil Capacity (with filter)<\/td>\n7.4 quarts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Note: After refilling, always check the oil level to ensure accuracy.<\/em><\/p>\n

Oil Specification<\/h3>\n
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Parameter<\/th>\nValue<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL lookup oil grade<\/td>\nCF<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Diesel maintenance notes for this vehicle<\/h2>\n

Maintaining a vintage diesel engine like the D24 requires attention to mechanical components that predate modern electronic management. Owners should focus on:<\/p>\n