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Clan · May 29th, 2010, 15:35

Firstly the oil will be fine until the next 54000 mile service ,
The oil to use is Volvo castrol SLX longtec 0w/30 specification A5 B5 which is the specification that makes it suitable for 18000 miles , it wont get sludged up or anything .. ( Possibly superceeded by the same rating Castrol Edge now ) This will help well with fuel consumption .
with this engine with the Particulate filter if 2006 or later fill the oil with 5.8 litres rather than 6.4 , this is the new recommended level which is about 30% down from MAX on the dipstick ...

Dont use any other aif filter , and NEVER one you add oil to .... volvo have done a pretty good job from standard with a cold air feed ..

May 29th, 2010, 15:35	#2
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Today 00:05 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	Firstly the oil will be fine until the next 54000 mile service , The oil to use is Volvo castrol SLX longtec 0w/30 specification A5 B5 which is the specification that makes it suitable for 18000 miles , it wont get sludged up or anything .. ( Possibly superceeded by the same rating Castrol Edge now ) This will help well with fuel consumption . with this engine with the Particulate filter if 2006 or later fill the oil with 5.8 litres rather than 6.4 , this is the new recommended level which is about 30% down from MAX on the dipstick ... Dont use any other aif filter , and NEVER one you add oil to .... volvo have done a pretty good job from standard with a cold air feed .. __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .