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Old Aug 31st, 2019, 11:49   #8
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Did not realise where you are . what exact grade and specification do volvo recommend in Finland ?
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Originally Posted by SKYTRiXSHA View Post
Doubt about that, since they recommend 0w-30 for the same engine in Sweden and there isn't notable differences country-wise between Sweden and Finland.

As far I know only reason to use 0W/20 is the carbon, so the DPF won't get full, though thats not an issue since I don't have one anymore.
You'd want a 0 grade to give cold lubrication - particularly in a colder climate - and the higher weight means when warm it's not quite so runny. Something like 0-30 or 0-40 seems a good bet.I suspect now the engine is really getting towards the end of it's service life 500k KM that a slighter thicker oil might not be a bad thing.

In a very warm climate like Spain I might run 5w-30.
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