Volvo S60 Forum : “How is this car in the snow, and can you use regular grade gasoline with the Tur...”

your car will be fine in the snow, especially if volvo still puts all season tires on their cars. as for regular gas with
the turbo engine... i suggest HIGHLY against it unless you're using water/meth injection to help prevent knocking
in ur engine which im pretty sure you're not using cuz that'd be a semi expensive job on ur volvo... stick to 91 and
93 octanes, i know it's more expensive but adjusting your driving style a lil bit will seriously help with gas milage,
you're engine's not big at all and if you want some more power while upgradiing your fuel eco a bit, look at
evolvecars.com... those guys specialize in volvos and make great stuff for them.  if you have any questions throw
them right back at me :)

i would check your owners manual for recommended gas. I have a VW Beetle turbo, and can use 87 octane with decreased performance (according to the manual.) Most newer cars with turbos are made to run on any grade gasoline. Computer automaticaly adjusts back timing to compensate when using lower grades. 91/93 octane is optimal though for performance and gas mileage.

I drove in Germany with my S60 for seven years, it handled great in the winters there. It also has allot to do with your driving practices. If you drive to aggresive in inclimate weather, your car won't last to long.   

I've got a front wheel drive s60 and it does great in the snow, so I'm guessing your awd version will destroy the roads :)

All Volvos can use regular gas! They are all also great on all terrains, exept for c70s aand s40s...

I live in Canada and we have snow , I have a front wheel drive with 4 winter tire and the car handle grate in the snow the traction controls work like a charm
The only thing is the car is low and it is missing some ground clearence to be 100% efficient  so if you have than 12 inches of snow you could be stuck.
As far as driving in the snow it is and exelent car , the weight is well distribute and you feel safe all the time  

For the fuel the engin work fine with regular fuel ( I did 40000 KM with mind ) but when the car was cold the transmission was shiffting slow in second gear , the Dealer uptgrade de transmission software ( of course they charge me ) and it help but i could notice slow shift at some rare ocasion so I put 91 octane in the car and the problems never came back.
( I also run the car with syntetic oil and It help )
My recommandation would be to stick to 91 octane and better