The service and repair manual for the 2008 Volvo S60 — 2.5L I5 and 2.4L I5 engines, 4 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Volvo published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.5L I5 — 154 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged 2.4L I5 — 149 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged |
| Trims | 2.5T Sedan 4-Door · T5 Inspiration Sedan 4-Door · T5 Sedan 4-Door · T5 Kinetic Sedan 4-Door |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 14 complaints · 65 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2008 S60 manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 184
- Engine Performance 20,655
- Accessories & Equipment 14,840
- General Information 1,465
- Body & Frame 5,992
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 1,719
- Brakes 2,598
- Maintenance 31
- Collision 288
- Restraints 2,182
- Drivelines & Axles 1,043
- Steering 2,397
- Electrical 16,573
- Suspension 1,326
- Engine Mechanical 6,724
- Transmission 7,876
- Radiator Cap Pressure 22
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2008 S60
- Air Bags — frontal › driver side › inflator module · 21V766000An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, re.
- Equipment — electrical › navigational system(global positioning system) · 10V566000An overheated battery could lead to a fire.
Owners have filed 14 complaints and Volvo has issued 65 technical service bulletins for the 2008 S60. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2008 S60 manual
Is this manual specific to the 2008 S60?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2008 model year, covering the 2.5L I5 and 2.4L I5 across the 2.5T Sedan 4-Door, T5 Inspiration Sedan 4-Door, T5 Sedan 4-Door, T5 Kinetic Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Volvo published for this year.
What 2008 S60 problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 2008 S60, covering air bags, equipment. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Volvo dealers.
Does it include 2008 S60 wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2008 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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