XC90 D5 adding 2 Stroke Oil to Fuel

Chunk11 · Jul 26th, 2019, 11:46

Whilst doing a bit of a google search re fuel additives I have come across a couple of posts re adding low ash 2 stroke oil to diesel by adding it into the tank at a ratio of 200:1 or approx 300 ml per tank.

Do people do this? Any real benefits?

I know my 2007 XC90 d5 engine sounds a bit noisy/agricultural compared to a lot of the newer diesel engines (friend has an x5 and that sounds really smooth on idle). If it improves the smoothness of the engine that would be nice!

I am not considering adding any other additives to the fuel but was just wondering re the above.

Cheers,

Chunk

Chunk11 · Jul 26th, 2019, 12:29

Found this Comma oil on amazon 5L low ash mineral 2 stroke oil for just over £20 delivered. In the reviews it mentions quite a few people adding it to various diesel engined cars

cheshired5 · Jul 26th, 2019, 12:53

It works great at quietening injectors and lots of people use it.
On my Euro 3, I use the pictured 2 stroke and use it almost all the time but on a Euro 4, I would use the same ratio but only every 4 tanks or so due to the DPF.

paddy74 · Jul 26th, 2019, 13:02

Yep, same here. I'm using 2-stroke-oil in the fourth car now, works great.

I still have "old" oil out of my Vespa times, so I'm using this...

But take that as a reminder, only buy oil, as you need it. I still have around 20l left from nearly 15 years ago....

Doesn't get old, but does make a lot of ******* when you move houses....

SD40 · Jul 26th, 2019, 14:14

interesting...

Chunk11 · Jul 26th, 2019, 16:59

Does it take a couple of tanks to make a difference or is it noticeable the first tank full you use with the oil added?

cheshired5 · Jul 26th, 2019, 17:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chunk11

Does it take a couple of tanks to make a difference or is it noticeable the first tank full you use with the oil added?

I've always found it to be pretty much instant.....or within a couple of miles.

paddy74 · Jul 26th, 2019, 18:50

I'd say, give it two to three rides, maybe a bit more than going to the supermarket around the corner, and you will be noticing the difference.

If you do it the first time in colder temperatures, you notice it instantly.

GSTheo119 · Jul 26th, 2019, 23:43

interesting, I'll try this tomorrow. Always yearn for a slightly more cultured clatter.

Zebster · Jul 27th, 2019, 07:18

https://www.fuelexpert.co.za/2-strok...ical-study.php

Jul 26th, 2019, 11:46	#1
Chunk11 Member Last Online: Today 10:39 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Manchester	XC90 D5 adding 2 Stroke Oil to Fuel Whilst doing a bit of a google search re fuel additives I have come across a couple of posts re adding low ash 2 stroke oil to diesel by adding it into the tank at a ratio of 200:1 or approx 300 ml per tank. Do people do this? Any real benefits? I know my 2007 XC90 d5 engine sounds a bit noisy/agricultural compared to a lot of the newer diesel engines (friend has an x5 and that sounds really smooth on idle). If it improves the smoothness of the engine that would be nice! I am not considering adding any other additives to the fuel but was just wondering re the above. Cheers, Chunk __________________ Volvo XC90 2007 57 plate D5 Geartronic 135,000 miles with a Shark Performance Remap!

Jul 26th, 2019, 12:53	#3
cheshired5 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 26th, 2021 13:42 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Crewe	It works great at quietening injectors and lots of people use it. On my Euro 3, I use the pictured 2 stroke and use it almost all the time but on a Euro 4, I would use the same ratio but only every 4 tanks or so due to the DPF. __________________ 2002 S60 SE D5 Manual 209000 miles

Jul 26th, 2019, 13:02	#4
paddy74 Senior Member Last Online: Mar 29th, 2021 13:49 Join Date: May 2019 Location: Near Munich	Yep, same here. I'm using 2-stroke-oil in the fourth car now, works great. I still have "old" oil out of my Vespa times, so I'm using this... But take that as a reminder, only buy oil, as you need it. I still have around 20l left from nearly 15 years ago.... Doesn't get old, but does make a lot of ******* when you move houses.... __________________ Volvo XC90 D5 AWD Summum MY05 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic Electra Glide MY91 FLHTCU

Jul 26th, 2019, 16:59	#6
Chunk11 Member Last Online: Today 10:39 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Manchester	Does it take a couple of tanks to make a difference or is it noticeable the first tank full you use with the oil added? __________________ Volvo XC90 2007 57 plate D5 Geartronic 135,000 miles with a Shark Performance Remap!

Jul 26th, 2019, 18:50	#8
paddy74 Senior Member Last Online: Mar 29th, 2021 13:49 Join Date: May 2019 Location: Near Munich	I'd say, give it two to three rides, maybe a bit more than going to the supermarket around the corner, and you will be noticing the difference. If you do it the first time in colder temperatures, you notice it instantly. __________________ Volvo XC90 D5 AWD Summum MY05 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic Electra Glide MY91 FLHTCU

Jul 26th, 2019, 14:14	#5
SD40 New Member Last Online: Nov 13th, 2023 18:30 Join Date: May 2018 Location: Aberdeenshire	interesting...

Jul 26th, 2019, 23:43	#9
GSTheo119 XC90 tinkerer Last Online: Oct 27th, 2022 23:08 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Twickenham	interesting, I'll try this tomorrow. Always yearn for a slightly more cultured clatter.

Jul 27th, 2019, 07:18	#10
Zebster Upstanding Member Last Online: Sep 12th, 2023 11:29 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Ludlow	https://www.fuelexpert.co.za/2-strok...ical-study.php __________________ GONE: 2015 V60 D4 181 (VEA) R-Design Lux Nav manual in black

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