Should I top up? - Page 3

Smiffy2 · Aug 14th, 2020, 18:31

If oil levels concern you I believe you can have a dipstick fitted.
I have an XC60 and was advised the police have the manual one fitted so asked the dealer who offered it for free. Just never got round to it.
If you have the car regularly serviced by a good dealer just pop down to them and get them to add 300ml of oil

AB-UK · Aug 14th, 2020, 20:34

No dipstick ???
Is this the same for all the new SPA-based models?

nu11eaf · Aug 14th, 2020, 21:26

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Originally Posted by AB-UK

No dipstick ???
Is this the same for all the new SPA-based models?

Yes but not just Volvo's its the same with many modern cars now.

Zebster · Aug 14th, 2020, 22:06

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Originally Posted by AB-UK

No dipstick ???
Is this the same for all the new SPA-based models?

It's actually the case for all VEA engines, even for P3 models

Bashy · Aug 15th, 2020, 02:49

I would love a computer telling me the level, so much easier than doing it the old way, but then I am tech savvy (not mechanically mind you lol). Even so, my old P2 D5 has its level at half way between the high and low markers, I wouldn't top that up, only cause of what I've read on this forum, it's not like the older/other cars where its filled to the max, is that a pre DPF thing?

Bonefishblues · Aug 15th, 2020, 09:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smiffy2

If oil levels concern you I believe you can have a dipstick fitted.
I have an XC60 and was advised the police have the manual one fitted so asked the dealer who offered it for free. Just never got round to it.
If you have the car regularly serviced by a good dealer just pop down to them and get them to add 300ml of oil

Why would OP/Volvo add oil if the level is correct?

Smiffy2 · Aug 15th, 2020, 12:08

Because you asked them nicely and they like you

Bonefishblues · Aug 15th, 2020, 17:21

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Originally Posted by Smiffy2

Because you asked them nicely and they like you

Insightful.

Fimac · Aug 15th, 2020, 19:15

Yes you should !

laundryman · Aug 17th, 2020, 10:52

having seen first hand what an extra 500ml of oil did to my old xc90 i would not put any in. Its a nearly new engine for cripes sake!!
if you are that fussed take a 500ml bottle and monitor the level. doing 2000+ miles to the Sof F every year in high temps i never had to put a drop in even when i had 80K on the clock.

Aug 14th, 2020, 20:34	#22
AB-UK Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 07:12 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Nottingham	No dipstick ??? Is this the same for all the new SPA-based models? __________________ 2010 XC90 Exec (m/y 2011), Electric Silver 2003 XC90 SE, Ash Gold 1996 850 GLE Estate, Olive Green Pearl

Aug 15th, 2020, 02:49	#25
Bashy Aged Member Last Online: Feb 20th, 2024 09:47 Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Weeting	I would love a computer telling me the level, so much easier than doing it the old way, but then I am tech savvy (not mechanically mind you lol). Even so, my old P2 D5 has its level at half way between the high and low markers, I wouldn't top that up, only cause of what I've read on this forum, it's not like the older/other cars where its filled to the max, is that a pre DPF thing? __________________ Regards, Bashy MY07 (56 plate) V70 Geartronic 2.4 D5 185bhp 173k, 17", full leather, an auto-dimming mirror and auto wipers are the best it can do - I have added (poorly) limo black, rear camera and parking sensors

Aug 14th, 2020, 18:31	#21
Smiffy2 Junior Member Last Online: Aug 30th, 2022 10:38 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: southampton	If oil levels concern you I believe you can have a dipstick fitted. I have an XC60 and was advised the police have the manual one fitted so asked the dealer who offered it for free. Just never got round to it. If you have the car regularly serviced by a good dealer just pop down to them and get them to add 300ml of oil

Aug 15th, 2020, 12:08	#27
Smiffy2 Junior Member Last Online: Aug 30th, 2022 10:38 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: southampton	Because you asked them nicely and they like you

Aug 15th, 2020, 19:15	#29
Fimac Junior Member Last Online: Oct 5th, 2023 10:08 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Bristol	Yes you should !

Aug 17th, 2020, 10:52	#30
laundryman The Engineer Last Online: Apr 12th, 2024 13:38 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Alton	having seen first hand what an extra 500ml of oil did to my old xc90 i would not put any in. Its a nearly new engine for cripes sake!! if you are that fussed take a 500ml bottle and monitor the level. doing 2000+ miles to the Sof F every year in high temps i never had to put a drop in even when i had 80K on the clock.

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