Engine: T5: - what is volvo brand oil?

chris bishopp · Feb 26th, 2009, 23:31

sorry to keep asking but it seems hard to get an answer my v70 t5 w reg 117 k it has been serviced by mrg since new so it will have volvo oil in it which oil will match it EXACTLY weight visc and fully synth as i dont want to change anything as it is fine at the moment thanks.i am not looking to save money on oil.

cheers cb

John_C · Feb 26th, 2009, 23:47

MRG will most likely have used a bulk supply of oil available to the trade which meets the required standards so you'll need to ask MRG exactly what oil they used if you want to match it 100%. As far as I know there is no "volvo brand" oil.

Personally I wouldn't worry, if you need a topup just use a good quality oil which meets the standards listed in the handbook and it will be fine.

keithf · Feb 27th, 2009, 00:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by John_C

Personally I wouldn't worry, if you need a topup just use a good quality oil which meets the standards listed in the handbook and it will be fine.

I allways thought the frequency of oil changes was more important than quality of the oil used?

John_C · Feb 27th, 2009, 10:36

I think both are important, I know it's possible to pick up oil very cheaply from markets etc but I wouldn't trust it.

I personally would always stick to a reputable name brand oil, regular changes won't do you any good if your oil is cheap rubbish cut with god knows what

Useful linkey:
http://www.carbibles.com/engineoil_bible.html

Cheers,
John

chris bishopp · Feb 27th, 2009, 11:49

thanks for that ,thing is locol indi volvo specilist nr swindon plans to use semi synth mobil for 120k service i thought volvo oil is fully synth dont want to mix they are £100 cheaper than mrg but i dont mind paying a bit extra for premium oil that is the same spec as vovo main dealer oil thanks again cb

Finbo · Feb 27th, 2009, 12:12

Why not supply your own oil that meets the Volvo spec.

That way you'll save money and reduce the difference between the indy and main dealer service price. Plus, you'll keep your service history all main dealer.

MRG don't have a problem with customers supplying their own oil.

If you do it this way, keep an eye out for the occasional special offers from the likes of Halfords and other motor factors and you might save even more!!

Cheers,

Finbo

chris bishopp · Feb 27th, 2009, 12:51

Will do that, i have spoken to mrg they castrol slx long tec fully synth but said 0w/30 (now called edge i think )my manual says 5w/30 or10w/30 this seems a mine field maybe paying mrg £65 for the the oil is the easy/simple way!
thanks again

Feb 26th, 2009, 23:31	#1
chris bishopp New Member Last Online: Aug 2nd, 2011 18:24 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: swindon	what is volvo brand oil? sorry to keep asking but it seems hard to get an answer my v70 t5 w reg 117 k it has been serviced by mrg since new so it will have volvo oil in it which oil will match it EXACTLY weight visc and fully synth as i dont want to change anything as it is fine at the moment thanks.i am not looking to save money on oil. cheers cb

Feb 26th, 2009, 23:47	#2
John_C Allons-y! Last Online: Jun 8th, 2020 15:32 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Winchester	MRG will most likely have used a bulk supply of oil available to the trade which meets the required standards so you'll need to ask MRG exactly what oil they used if you want to match it 100%. As far as I know there is no "volvo brand" oil. Personally I wouldn't worry, if you need a topup just use a good quality oil which meets the standards listed in the handbook and it will be fine.

Feb 27th, 2009, 10:36	#4
John_C Allons-y! Last Online: Jun 8th, 2020 15:32 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Winchester	I think both are important, I know it's possible to pick up oil very cheaply from markets etc but I wouldn't trust it. I personally would always stick to a reputable name brand oil, regular changes won't do you any good if your oil is cheap rubbish cut with god knows what Useful linkey: http://www.carbibles.com/engineoil_bible.html Cheers, John

Feb 27th, 2009, 11:49	#5
chris bishopp New Member Last Online: Aug 2nd, 2011 18:24 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: swindon	thanks for that ,thing is locol indi volvo specilist nr swindon plans to use semi synth mobil for 120k service i thought volvo oil is fully synth dont want to mix they are £100 cheaper than mrg but i dont mind paying a bit extra for premium oil that is the same spec as vovo main dealer oil thanks again cb

Feb 27th, 2009, 12:12	#6
Finbo Member Last Online: May 6th, 2024 13:02 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Somerset	Why not supply your own oil that meets the Volvo spec. That way you'll save money and reduce the difference between the indy and main dealer service price. Plus, you'll keep your service history all main dealer. MRG don't have a problem with customers supplying their own oil. If you do it this way, keep an eye out for the occasional special offers from the likes of Halfords and other motor factors and you might save even more!! Cheers, Finbo

Feb 27th, 2009, 12:51	#7
chris bishopp New Member Last Online: Aug 2nd, 2011 18:24 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: swindon	Will do that, i have spoken to mrg they castrol slx long tec fully synth but said 0w/30 (now called edge i think )my manual says 5w/30 or10w/30 this seems a mine field maybe paying mrg £65 for the the oil is the easy/simple way! thanks again

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