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Old Nov 1st, 2012, 19:40   #5
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Originally Posted by omega888 View Post
thanks for that.....I think the manual called for 5w30 fully synthetic but I'm topping it up every time I check the dipstick (every 2 weeks) and that oil is very expensive. There is no blue smoke from the exhaust and no leaks on the driveway so I'm thinking it's just old age....from what I've read it's "acceptable" to use a quart of oil every 1000 miles!!! This is my 1st Volvo - every other car I've owned has used little or no oil during my ownership (including nearly new and old bangers!!!)

I'm filling the car to the max level on the dip stick, but when I check it (every 2 weeks) it's gone down to the middle - ie half way between max and min.

Thanks again........
I would check the breather system , you wont find any measurable wear if you strip the engine down
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