V40 T4 best oil? - Page 2

inmans40 · Dec 18th, 2007, 10:11

my oil gets changed every 5k which equates to 6 services a year and i dont consider this too much. i use magnatec and change filter at the same time. 175K with no major engine problems, however the timing belt was last changed at 60k! must get round to that.

ctsracing · Dec 18th, 2007, 20:23

Well, I've got some 10w40 semi synthetic oil in dads garage ready to give the old girl a service over the Christmas period! I know most have adv fully synthetic on here, but talking to some mechanics etc they have informed me that semi will be more than adequate for the type of driving I do! Plus my cars are over maintained anyway!

It will get serviced every 10k, but checked weekly and whatever she needs she gets...

Thanks for all of the replies, much appreciated!

Dave

thebigv · Jan 5th, 2008, 12:41

Hi All,

Newbie to the forum here, just having a look through. Every 10k is more than adequate as is 10w40 semi. Everyone has there own opinion, rituals, procedures whatever you want to call them. Just do whatever it is you and your wallet is comfortable with or failing that do what Volvo say. After all they designed and built the thing. Happy New Year.

wa666ou · Jan 22nd, 2008, 22:02

For 2 years that I've owned T4 I've serviced it after every 6-7 thousand miles.
I've used Castrol Magnetac GTX and Comma 5W40 full synthetic oil.
My car has 200k miles on clock, so it probably won't make much difference which one to use (and I don't know which would be the best).

I wouldn't use mineral oil in turbocharged car.

nellyvolvo · Mar 19th, 2009, 19:27

Recommended 10-30 semi synthetic in T4 and 2.0t engines but 10-40 semi synthetic fine,i change mine every 5000 miles tops never had a problem on my V40 2.0t,143000 miles runs sweet as a nut.

ShaunieS40 · Mar 20th, 2009, 14:16

I wouldnt use mineral in a 1.0 corsa never mind a 200 brake t4, use 10w 40 semi syn castrol edge sport, great stuff.

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Dec 18th, 2007, 10:11	#11
inmans40 Junior Member Last Online: Feb 7th, 2009 19:05 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Doncaster/Liverpool	my oil gets changed every 5k which equates to 6 services a year and i dont consider this too much. i use magnatec and change filter at the same time. 175K with no major engine problems, however the timing belt was last changed at 60k! must get round to that.

Dec 18th, 2007, 20:23	#12
ctsracing Member Last Online: Nov 8th, 2009 22:32 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Seaham	Well, I've got some 10w40 semi synthetic oil in dads garage ready to give the old girl a service over the Christmas period! I know most have adv fully synthetic on here, but talking to some mechanics etc they have informed me that semi will be more than adequate for the type of driving I do! Plus my cars are over maintained anyway! It will get serviced every 10k, but checked weekly and whatever she needs she gets... Thanks for all of the replies, much appreciated! Dave

Jan 5th, 2008, 12:41	#13
thebigv Master Member Last Online: Dec 1st, 2010 23:19 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: darlington	Hi All, Newbie to the forum here, just having a look through. Every 10k is more than adequate as is 10w40 semi. Everyone has there own opinion, rituals, procedures whatever you want to call them. Just do whatever it is you and your wallet is comfortable with or failing that do what Volvo say. After all they designed and built the thing. Happy New Year.

Jan 22nd, 2008, 22:02	#14
wa666ou Junior Member Last Online: Jan 26th, 2016 08:34 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kermarne	For 2 years that I've owned T4 I've serviced it after every 6-7 thousand miles. I've used Castrol Magnetac GTX and Comma 5W40 full synthetic oil. My car has 200k miles on clock, so it probably won't make much difference which one to use (and I don't know which would be the best). I wouldn't use mineral oil in turbocharged car.

Mar 19th, 2009, 19:27	#15
nellyvolvo 2001 T4 Re-map Last Online: Jan 17th, 2010 20:19 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: staffordshire	Recommended 10-30 semi synthetic in T4 and 2.0t engines but 10-40 semi synthetic fine,i change mine every 5000 miles tops never had a problem on my V40 2.0t,143000 miles runs sweet as a nut.

Mar 20th, 2009, 14:16	#16
ShaunieS40 Member Last Online: Dec 14th, 2011 23:06 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Westmeath, Ireland!	I wouldnt use mineral in a 1.0 corsa never mind a 200 brake t4, use 10w 40 semi syn castrol edge sport, great stuff.

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