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IanMNL · May 10th, 2019, 12:44

Hi,

I'm new here and witnessed a lot of diesel knowledge on this forum.
In the near future an oil change is due for my 07 S60 D5 and wanted to see if I can use a 'better' oil than specified by Volvo for this engine.

The a5/b5 spec is specifically for long intervals, fuel consumption and low emissions. I don't believe it provides the best protection even when Volvo says so.

Now the fun part about this question. My car now has around 140k miles (223k km). Originally it came with a DPF, but mine is tuned and the DPF is no longer working/existend. So an a5/b5 oil is no longer needed for this purpose. I also never wait longer than 10k mils (15k km) to change the oil.

As far as I know and understand a low SAPS oil isn't neccessary anymore.

My last car, Alfa Romeo GT JTD 2005 (euro 3), ran on Valvoline Synpower 5w40. well over 220k miles (350k km). Never had any engine issue or oil consumption etc. I think I can use this oil, but can I?

I realize this is another oil question. But could not find the answer.
Are there any owners here that have their car setup like mine or any that can give a substantiated response to my question?

(I'm from NL, so if my English is a bit wrong... I apologize)

May 10th, 2019, 12:44	#1
IanMNL New Member Last Online: Mar 1st, 2020 14:03 Join Date: May 2019 Location: Assen	Oil D5 Euro 4 (no DPF) Hi, I'm new here and witnessed a lot of diesel knowledge on this forum. In the near future an oil change is due for my 07 S60 D5 and wanted to see if I can use a 'better' oil than specified by Volvo for this engine. The a5/b5 spec is specifically for long intervals, fuel consumption and low emissions. I don't believe it provides the best protection even when Volvo says so. Now the fun part about this question. My car now has around 140k miles (223k km). Originally it came with a DPF, but mine is tuned and the DPF is no longer working/existend. So an a5/b5 oil is no longer needed for this purpose. I also never wait longer than 10k mils (15k km) to change the oil. As far as I know and understand a low SAPS oil isn't neccessary anymore. My last car, Alfa Romeo GT JTD 2005 (euro 3), ran on Valvoline Synpower 5w40. well over 220k miles (350k km). Never had any engine issue or oil consumption etc. I think I can use this oil, but can I? I realize this is another oil question. But could not find the answer. Are there any owners here that have their car setup like mine or any that can give a substantiated response to my question? (I'm from NL, so if my English is a bit wrong... I apologize)