Oil Change

jamie1131 · May 1st, 2019, 18:14

So the V60 is getting a bout of maintenance at the minute, auxilliary belt, timing belt, tyre and rear break pads (which it didn’t need despite being told by Volvo they were 80% worn out and a red on the healthchecklist) all done in the last week.
Next week is MOT and oil/filters to be changed.

I did the break pads myself and I’ll do the oil/filters. Just wondered if its possible to use an oil extractor pump to save jacking the car up? Anyone done it like this?

Its a 2012 D3 2.0 163bhp

double99 · May 1st, 2019, 18:18

I would not recommend. it is not convenient

Jensencars · May 1st, 2019, 20:06

Hi,
I think it’s personal preference and you will get different opinions, if it’s easily accessible then you could do it that way.
I have used a vacuum pump on occasions as it saves taking off all the belly covers, i have also done the sump plug method. I used to be in the motor trade and I know plenty of garages that use the suck out method you need to make sure the oil is warm enough though to get it all out.

Dash300 · May 1st, 2019, 20:28

In my experience the vacuum pump through dipstick hole will always be second best in terms of extracting oil and any attendant sludge should there be any.
I have a Merry Fisher 805 fast fisher with a lovely Volvo TAMD 200hp 6 cylinder which can only be vacuum pumped as the french makers Jeanneau skimped by not fitting a simple manual sump pump and access to the drain plug in the bilge is not possible. I know from dropping oil from my two classics just how much crud can flow out when a hot sump of oil is allowed to just gush out when the plug is withdrawn.
Nevertheless with the VEA engine not even a vacuum pump is an option. I wonder why

AndyV7o · May 1st, 2019, 21:59

Always best to drain from the bottom, always.
Also make sure oil is right spec, you want the specific spec with these.

jamie1131 · May 3rd, 2019, 09:15

Thanks Everyone!

I'll do it the conventional way.

I've read that it needs 5.9 litres of oil, should it be 0w30 A5/B5?

Thanks,

Jamie

AndyV7o · May 3rd, 2019, 13:40

Is it D3 as stated (2.0) or D5 (2.4)?
If its original D5 2.4 then yes 0w30 A5/B5, if its the newer 2.0 D3/4/etc then I believe they all use rbs20ae 0w20.

jamie1131 · May 3rd, 2019, 21:14

Yeah, its a 2.0 D3.

Zebster · May 3rd, 2019, 22:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamie1131

Yeah, its a 2.0 D3.

But it's a 2012, so it WON'T have the newer VEA engine that uses the special 0w-20.

AndyV7o · May 3rd, 2019, 22:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zebster

But it's a 2012, so it WON'T have the newer VEA engine that uses the special 0w-20.

So there are 2 different 2.0, noted! (Hence 'believe' in my above statement as I wasnt sure given the year)
In that case, check handbook, ensure its the right handbook. You do not want to use 0w30 A5/B5 or rb-s20ae 0w20 in the wrong engine!

May 1st, 2019, 18:14	#1
jamie1131 Member Last Online: Mar 11th, 2021 08:41 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Portsmouth	Oil Change So the V60 is getting a bout of maintenance at the minute, auxilliary belt, timing belt, tyre and rear break pads (which it didn’t need despite being told by Volvo they were 80% worn out and a red on the healthchecklist) all done in the last week. Next week is MOT and oil/filters to be changed. I did the break pads myself and I’ll do the oil/filters. Just wondered if its possible to use an oil extractor pump to save jacking the car up? Anyone done it like this? Its a 2012 D3 2.0 163bhp

May 1st, 2019, 18:18	#2
double99 Junior Member Last Online: Dec 6th, 2019 20:23 Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Riga	I would not recommend. it is not convenient

May 1st, 2019, 20:06	#3
Jensencars Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2024 18:15 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Maidstone	Hi, I think it’s personal preference and you will get different opinions, if it’s easily accessible then you could do it that way. I have used a vacuum pump on occasions as it saves taking off all the belly covers, i have also done the sump plug method. I used to be in the motor trade and I know plenty of garages that use the suck out method you need to make sure the oil is warm enough though to get it all out.

May 1st, 2019, 20:28	#4
Dash300 High Grand Master Member Last Online: Oct 27th, 2021 23:16 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: British South Somerset	In my experience the vacuum pump through dipstick hole will always be second best in terms of extracting oil and any attendant sludge should there be any. I have a Merry Fisher 805 fast fisher with a lovely Volvo TAMD 200hp 6 cylinder which can only be vacuum pumped as the french makers Jeanneau skimped by not fitting a simple manual sump pump and access to the drain plug in the bilge is not possible. I know from dropping oil from my two classics just how much crud can flow out when a hot sump of oil is allowed to just gush out when the plug is withdrawn. Nevertheless with the VEA engine not even a vacuum pump is an option. I wonder why

May 1st, 2019, 21:59	#5
AndyV7o Premier Member Last Online: Jun 21st, 2021 20:47 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Creswell	Always best to drain from the bottom, always. Also make sure oil is right spec, you want the specific spec with these.

May 3rd, 2019, 09:15	#6
jamie1131 Member Last Online: Mar 11th, 2021 08:41 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Portsmouth	Thanks Everyone! I'll do it the conventional way. I've read that it needs 5.9 litres of oil, should it be 0w30 A5/B5? Thanks, Jamie

May 3rd, 2019, 13:40	#7
AndyV7o Premier Member Last Online: Jun 21st, 2021 20:47 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Creswell	Is it D3 as stated (2.0) or D5 (2.4)? If its original D5 2.4 then yes 0w30 A5/B5, if its the newer 2.0 D3/4/etc then I believe they all use rbs20ae 0w20.

May 3rd, 2019, 21:14	#8
jamie1131 Member Last Online: Mar 11th, 2021 08:41 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Portsmouth	Yeah, its a 2.0 D3.

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