Which engine oil

Gazdkw · Dec 11th, 2018, 18:41

Going to change the oil in my 2.4 D5 again. (Trying to achieve 2 a year)

Last time I got a full Volvo service kit but don't need to change everything this time.

Euros have a 50% off at the mo so can get trippleX 0w-30 fully synthetic (6ltrs) for £37.

Would that be ok or is it worth spending the extra £20+ for Volvo oil?

Brendan W · Dec 11th, 2018, 19:03

0W30 is good. Fully syn is Volvo recommended. What is the ACEA rating? E3 motors were A3/B4 but I think E4 went A5/B5 or something like that.

Gazdkw · Dec 11th, 2018, 19:36

It doesn't say. How would I know for sure what goes in my car?

Max HEADVROOM · Dec 11th, 2018, 19:40

why wait 2 years?? how many miles have you covered?

Al.

Gazdkw · Dec 11th, 2018, 19:44

I'm not waiting 2 years.

I'm trying to achieve 2 changes a year

Max HEADVROOM · Dec 11th, 2018, 19:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gazdkw

I'm not waiting 2 years.

I'm trying to achieve 2 changes a year

oh christ hahahahaaa. put down the wine and step away from the keyboard al..

sorry lol !

Brendan W · Dec 11th, 2018, 20:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gazdkw

It doesn't say. How would I know for sure what goes in my car?

Owners manual if you have it. Otherwise it should be possible to find one online.
What year is the car? I'm guessing post '05 ?

AndyV7o · Dec 11th, 2018, 20:05

Your handbook will tell you about the oil, but it is 0w30 A5/B5 for the euro 4 D5.
Its always best to use the best oil you can, but why only ecp cheapo or Volvo? Fuchs/Shell/Motul/Mobil/Valvoline/Castrol/Total are all excellent oils equal to or better than the volvo oil (which will be made by one of these manufacturers to a price).
Volvo filters are made by either Mann or Mahle and are two of the very best filter producers, so you can save money by buying the same part without volvo stamp.
Shop around a bit, youll probably match the volvo kit for less pennies!

Gazdkw · Dec 11th, 2018, 20:10

It's a 2007 2.4 auto.

I'll have a look at the different oils, however I'll need to be sure on the oil specs first.

bkulcsar · Dec 11th, 2018, 20:32

According to VIDA your engines needs either 0w-30 or 5w-30 ACEA A5/B5 (full synthetic) oil. The ACEA rating is the most important.

Dec 11th, 2018, 18:41	#1
Gazdkw Master Member Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2024 21:14 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Leicester	Which engine oil Going to change the oil in my 2.4 D5 again. (Trying to achieve 2 a year) Last time I got a full Volvo service kit but don't need to change everything this time. Euros have a 50% off at the mo so can get trippleX 0w-30 fully synthetic (6ltrs) for £37. Would that be ok or is it worth spending the extra £20+ for Volvo oil?

Dec 11th, 2018, 20:32	#10
bkulcsar Member Last Online: Today 15:41 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Transylvania	Oil specs According to VIDA your engines needs either 0w-30 or 5w-30 ACEA A5/B5 (full synthetic) oil. The ACEA rating is the most important. __________________ V70 D5 2002 Manual 517.000 km (321.000 miles)

Dec 11th, 2018, 19:03	#2
Brendan W Premier Member Last Online: Apr 2nd, 2024 19:50 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Wexford	0W30 is good. Fully syn is Volvo recommended. What is the ACEA rating? E3 motors were A3/B4 but I think E4 went A5/B5 or something like that.

Dec 11th, 2018, 19:36	#3
Gazdkw Master Member Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2024 21:14 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Leicester	It doesn't say. How would I know for sure what goes in my car?

Dec 11th, 2018, 19:40	#4
Max HEADVROOM Senior Member Last Online: Jan 8th, 2022 15:01 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: pontefract	why wait 2 years?? how many miles have you covered? Al.

Dec 11th, 2018, 19:44	#5
Gazdkw Master Member Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2024 21:14 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Leicester	I'm not waiting 2 years. I'm trying to achieve 2 changes a year

Dec 11th, 2018, 20:05	#8
AndyV7o Premier Member Last Online: Jun 21st, 2021 20:47 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Creswell	Your handbook will tell you about the oil, but it is 0w30 A5/B5 for the euro 4 D5. Its always best to use the best oil you can, but why only ecp cheapo or Volvo? Fuchs/Shell/Motul/Mobil/Valvoline/Castrol/Total are all excellent oils equal to or better than the volvo oil (which will be made by one of these manufacturers to a price). Volvo filters are made by either Mann or Mahle and are two of the very best filter producers, so you can save money by buying the same part without volvo stamp. Shop around a bit, youll probably match the volvo kit for less pennies!

Dec 11th, 2018, 20:10	#9
Gazdkw Master Member Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2024 21:14 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Leicester	It's a 2007 2.4 auto. I'll have a look at the different oils, however I'll need to be sure on the oil specs first.

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