D5 (D5244T to 2005) - fuel consumption on D5 - Page 2

7050man · Sep 20th, 2007, 16:04

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Originally Posted by RoyMacDonald

You don't say what year car, but for a D5 Volvo recommned the oil should be 0-30 and meet the A5/B5 spec and Mobil one doesn't. You'll get better fuel consumption with the recommended oil.

I agree with this advice. Use recomended grade and type. Warrenty may be affected if applicable. Secondly if the car has a particulate filter then sulphated ash content may be a problem on certain oils. Mobil 1 is a good oil, but only in correct application.
I don't work for Volvo or any oil company, but have done some research into cost/ quality figures. My V50 uses std 5/30 semi syn oil and my old V70 2.4 170 used std Shell Helix 10-40 semi. Both cars were serviced to spec correctly by Volvo; V70 averaged 35mpg over 70k miles and currently v50 averaging 49.4mpg.

Driving style key to getting good figures. Car condition is a given so won't even mention usual things.

Viper_7 · Sep 20th, 2007, 19:38

I get between 45-47mpg - calculated.

DIM MPG value under reads by about 0.5 MPG so consider that to be accurate.

If I cruise on the motorway I get around 55 MPG.

In town driving it drops to the mid 30's.

This is with the 2004 163 BHP engine.

I also think this is pretty impressive for the size of the car, but the body design is very slipery, and the flush underside also helps more than you would think.

vipes

RoyMacDonald · Sep 21st, 2007, 00:35

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Originally Posted by Viper_7

I get between 45-47mpg - calculated.

DIM MPG value under reads by about 0.5 MPG so consider that to be accurate.

If I cruise on the motorway I get around 55 MPG.

In town driving it drops to the mid 30's.

This is with the 2004 163 BHP engine.

I also think this is pretty impressive for the size of the car, but the body design is very slipery, and the flush underside also helps more than you would think.

vipes

The underneath is critical as that's where the air can't move around so easily if it becomes very turbulant and generates drag from all the bits and pieces under the car. The XC90 isn't too good in this respect. My computer mpg calculation is about 3.5 mpg optimistic. My true calculated motorway mpg is 38.5 mpg. at the moment.

V70ShellshocK · Sep 21st, 2007, 02:51

WOW! I can't wait until Volvo gives us here in the USA a crack at the D5 engine in 2009. My 2001 V70 2.4 Petrol Estate averages 32 MPG on long trips and only 19 MPG around town. I do haul about 150 Kg of equipment with me at all times. Bring on the Diesel.

RoyMacDonald · Sep 21st, 2007, 23:58

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Originally Posted by V70ShellshocK

WOW! I can't wait until Volvo gives us here in the USA a crack at the D5 engine in 2009. My 2001 V70 2.4 Petrol Estate averages 32 MPG on long trips and only 19 MPG around town. I do haul about 150 Kg of equipment with me at all times. Bring on the Diesel.

Don't forget American gallons are smaller than UK ones.

V70ShellshocK · Sep 22nd, 2007, 01:51

I knew it was too good to be true! Oh well, I'll have to look up the converions just for my own benefit then. Now it makes sense why everyone on this forum gets better mileage than me. Thank you for pointing it out Roy.

V70ShellshocK · Sep 22nd, 2007, 02:15

After conversion from US to Imperial gallons, I end up with 23MPG around town and 39MPG straight Highway for a 2.4 Petrol V70.
I still want the Diesel. I saw and arcticle from IPDUSA.com that rated your Euro D5 very Highly. Cheers.

7050man · Sep 27th, 2007, 19:53

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Originally Posted by V70ShellshocK

After conversion from US to Imperial gallons, I end up with 23MPG around town and 39MPG straight Highway for a 2.4 Petrol V70.
I still want the Diesel. I saw and arcticle from IPDUSA.com that rated your Euro D5 very Highly. Cheers.

Those figures tally with my old shape V70 2.4. The Claimed 41 mpg on the extra urban cycle (UK gauge) was in my experience hard to achieve.
By the way when you get the D5 engine in the US what you will immediately notice is the extra performance. Compared to a non turbo 2.4 petrol, it's a rocket. Even my 2.0D 136bhp on my V50 is much quicker in most situations than the V70.

chris squires · Oct 15th, 2007, 17:09

Had a S60 D5 163 since May 2005 - purposely not re-set mpg figure which now reads 51.9 . Mixed useage and I`m well pleased with this.

Sep 20th, 2007, 19:38	#12
Viper_7 Premier Member Last Online: Aug 30th, 2013 17:33 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: York	I get between 45-47mpg - calculated. DIM MPG value under reads by about 0.5 MPG so consider that to be accurate. If I cruise on the motorway I get around 55 MPG. In town driving it drops to the mid 30's. This is with the 2004 163 BHP engine. I also think this is pretty impressive for the size of the car, but the body design is very slipery, and the flush underside also helps more than you would think. vipes __________________ S60 D5 SE 2004 Titanium Grey Winter Pack Mods: Volvo Tax disc holder - increases power output by 5% Child Seat Rear and side Volvo fitted blinds. Tree Sap from May - July. Removed at least 46 cup holders for weight reduction.

Sep 21st, 2007, 02:51	#14
V70ShellshocK Certified Wagon Abuser Last Online: Oct 18th, 2007 21:54 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pittsburgh	Waiting for 2009 in the USA for D5 WOW! I can't wait until Volvo gives us here in the USA a crack at the D5 engine in 2009. My 2001 V70 2.4 Petrol Estate averages 32 MPG on long trips and only 19 MPG around town. I do haul about 150 Kg of equipment with me at all times. Bring on the Diesel.

Sep 22nd, 2007, 01:51	#16
V70ShellshocK Certified Wagon Abuser Last Online: Oct 18th, 2007 21:54 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pittsburgh	Caught by Conversions Again I knew it was too good to be true! Oh well, I'll have to look up the converions just for my own benefit then. Now it makes sense why everyone on this forum gets better mileage than me. Thank you for pointing it out Roy. __________________ V70ShellshocK 2001 V70 Estate 2.4 Petrol Only carpenter in the USA with a Volvo Wagon instead of a truck!

Sep 22nd, 2007, 02:15	#17
V70ShellshocK Certified Wagon Abuser Last Online: Oct 18th, 2007 21:54 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pittsburgh	Real World USA Gas Mileage After conversion from US to Imperial gallons, I end up with 23MPG around town and 39MPG straight Highway for a 2.4 Petrol V70. I still want the Diesel. I saw and arcticle from IPDUSA.com that rated your Euro D5 very Highly. Cheers. __________________ V70ShellshocK 2001 V70 Estate 2.4 Petrol Only carpenter in the USA with a Volvo Wagon instead of a truck!

Oct 15th, 2007, 17:09	#19
chris squires New Member Last Online: Jul 22nd, 2013 07:50 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: holmfirth	mpg Had a S60 D5 163 since May 2005 - purposely not re-set mpg figure which now reads 51.9 . Mixed useage and I`m well pleased with this.

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