Oil grade/spec

Kev0607 · Dec 31st, 2020, 01:58

Hi chaps,

My car (S80 2.4 D P3) is due a service soon, but I've decided that I'll be doing it myself this time (I have VIDA also). I can do the service much cheaper than the garage quoted me, plus the car is a 2007 plate. I figured that I'm not really going to gain much clinging onto/paying for garage servicing to keep the service history record up to scratch come resale time on a car that's approaching 14 years old. I'll keep the receipts of the DIY work completed to show any prospective future purchaser though, but won't be paying garage prices/labour rates for a few filters that I can do myself in my own time.

I'm planning on doing a full service, so all the filters (Mann) & the oil of course! That leads me to my next question...

I know the recommended oil is Castrol 0W30 A5/B5 spec to be used in my car, but its pricey & I'm looking to keep the spend down as much as I can. I did come across the one linked below & its much cheaper than the Castrol when applying the discount, but its a decent brand all the same. However, its 5W30, but it meets A5/B5 spec according to the description.

I don't live in Alaska, so is using the 5W30 grade really going to make much of a difference? £50 for 6L of Shell 5W30 (inc discount), £81 for 6L of Castrol 0W30 (inc discount).

https://www.eurocarparts.com/p/shell...5ltr-521772611

**The link above only shows a 5L container. I know I'll need another 1L for a top-up. Although the car takes 5.7 litres - I'll have a drop left.

**

The prices I've mentioned above earlier in the post are for a 5L container, plus a 1L container. So Shell is £31 cheaper than Castrol.

Montana · Dec 31st, 2020, 06:57

I have this in mine , meets the specs and is enough for 3 changes. £21.66 per change plus filter.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/20L-0w30-....m46890.l49292

Tannaton · Dec 31st, 2020, 08:30

I've been using this in my D5's, T5's and 2.0D's for the past 10 years spanning model years 2000 to 2017. It also goes in my Ford Ranger, Lawnmowers, compressor, strimmer and compact tractor. I'm no oil expert but I believe it meets the spec, is good value and easy to get hold of :

https://www.commaoil.com/passenger-v...ducts/view/171

My personal opinion is in the UK there will be no impact from moving to a 5w-30 from 0w-30. Until the 18k service intervals Volvo did spec 5w-30 for the UK in that the manuals used to include a chart with minimum and maximum temperatures and for -20 to +30 centigrade 5w30 was specified.

If you download the manual for the 2004 XC90 from Volvo's website (takes 10 seconds) you will see what I mean. Of course engines on later cars with DPF's etc. have more specific requirements but again I'm sure it will be fine.

MDS40 · Dec 31st, 2020, 08:38

That 5 litre Shell oil is £22.10 at carparts4less including delivery.
Use code bye20.
The comma oil is also very good and have use it many times in my previous Jaguar as well as my S40.

Bonefishblues · Dec 31st, 2020, 09:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Montana

I have this in mine , meets the specs and is enough for 3 changes. £21.66 per change plus filter.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/20L-0w30-....m46890.l49292

Raise (or lower!) you this:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LUKOil-GE...Cclp%3A2334524
I have it in the XC70 at the moment. All fine - it's a huge Russian operator.

Montana · Jan 1st, 2021, 11:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bonefishblues

Raise (or lower!) you this:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LUKOil-GE...Cclp%3A2334524
I have it in the XC70 at the moment. All fine - it's a huge Russian operator.

Nice, you win!

Bonefishblues · Jan 1st, 2021, 12:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Montana

Nice, you win!

We're both winning at life

Kev0607 · Jan 2nd, 2021, 00:40

Thanks for the input all.

I decided to take a trip to Halford's yesterday afternoon to see if there were any discounts off oil. As its only down the road, I figured that I'd just pick some up if there was anything that caught my eye. Much to my surprise, there was an offer on Mobil 1 Super 3000 oil (5W30 & meets A5/B5 spec). A 5L drum & a 1L drum for a top-up was £38!

Castrol was £93 for 6L, but that was 0W/30 (no discounts off Castrol). I also noticed that Castrol was only sold in 4L drums & 1L ones. So that means you have to buy one 4L drum & two 1L ones. Whereas, the Mobil is sold in 5L drums & 1L ones.

Safe to say, the Mobil come with me.

Bonefishblues · Jan 2nd, 2021, 20:22

Seller just sent me an offer for the 20L LukOil 0/30 at £50 incl postage. I bought me a drum

Kev0607 · Jan 4th, 2021, 13:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bonefishblues

Seller just sent me an offer for the 20L LukOil 0/30 at £50 incl postage. I bought me a drum

That's great value.

Dec 31st, 2020, 01:58	#1
Kev0607 Premier Member Last Online: Today 21:04 Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Manchester	Oil grade/spec Hi chaps, My car (S80 2.4 D P3) is due a service soon, but I've decided that I'll be doing it myself this time (I have VIDA also). I can do the service much cheaper than the garage quoted me, plus the car is a 2007 plate. I figured that I'm not really going to gain much clinging onto/paying for garage servicing to keep the service history record up to scratch come resale time on a car that's approaching 14 years old. I'll keep the receipts of the DIY work completed to show any prospective future purchaser though, but won't be paying garage prices/labour rates for a few filters that I can do myself in my own time. I'm planning on doing a full service, so all the filters (Mann) & the oil of course! That leads me to my next question... I know the recommended oil is Castrol 0W30 A5/B5 spec to be used in my car, but its pricey & I'm looking to keep the spend down as much as I can. I did come across the one linked below & its much cheaper than the Castrol when applying the discount, but its a decent brand all the same. However, its 5W30, but it meets A5/B5 spec according to the description. I don't live in Alaska, so is using the 5W30 grade really going to make much of a difference? £50 for 6L of Shell 5W30 (inc discount), £81 for 6L of Castrol 0W30 (inc discount). https://www.eurocarparts.com/p/shell...5ltr-521772611 The link above only shows a 5L container. I know I'll need another 1L for a top-up. Although the car takes 5.7 litres - I'll have a drop left. The prices I've mentioned above earlier in the post are for a 5L container, plus a 1L container. So Shell is £31 cheaper than Castrol. __________________ 2007 S80 2.4 D5 (P3 chassis) - 110,000 miles 2008 V70 2.4 D5 (P3 chassis) - 163,000 miles Last edited by Kev0607; Dec 31st, 2020 at 02:26.

Dec 31st, 2020, 06:57	#2
Montana Master Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2024 19:47 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Accrington	I have this in mine , meets the specs and is enough for 3 changes. £21.66 per change plus filter. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/20L-0w30-....m46890.l49292 __________________ 2007 XC70 SE Lux D5 https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=305815 Previous: 2006 XC90 D5 , 2008 V50 2.0D

Dec 31st, 2020, 08:30	#3
Tannaton Bungling Amateur Last Online: Today 18:32 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Beverley, East Yorks	I've been using this in my D5's, T5's and 2.0D's for the past 10 years spanning model years 2000 to 2017. It also goes in my Ford Ranger, Lawnmowers, compressor, strimmer and compact tractor. I'm no oil expert but I believe it meets the spec, is good value and easy to get hold of : https://www.commaoil.com/passenger-v...ducts/view/171 My personal opinion is in the UK there will be no impact from moving to a 5w-30 from 0w-30. Until the 18k service intervals Volvo did spec 5w-30 for the UK in that the manuals used to include a chart with minimum and maximum temperatures and for -20 to +30 centigrade 5w30 was specified. If you download the manual for the 2004 XC90 from Volvo's website (takes 10 seconds) you will see what I mean. Of course engines on later cars with DPF's etc. have more specific requirements but again I'm sure it will be fine. __________________ 2011 XC90 D5 Executive 2003 C70 T5 GT 2012 Ford Ranger XL SC 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 1976 Massey Ferguson 135 Last edited by Tannaton; Dec 31st, 2020 at 08:41.

Dec 31st, 2020, 08:38	#4
MDS40 Senior Member Last Online: May 21st, 2024 09:40 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Berkshire	That 5 litre Shell oil is £22.10 at carparts4less including delivery. Use code bye20. The comma oil is also very good and have use it many times in my previous Jaguar as well as my S40. __________________ 2006 S40 2.4 SE Auto. Ruby Red. 83K Miles Some previous cars include: Jaguar x type: Mazda 6 : Mazda 626: Ford Sierra 2.0: Toyota Celica ST 1600 : Hillman Avenger: Triumph Spitfire: Oh and a Volvo 340 GL 1984 company car from new. Last edited by MDS40; Dec 31st, 2020 at 08:42.

Jan 2nd, 2021, 00:40	#8
Kev0607 Premier Member Last Online: Today 21:04 Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Manchester	Thanks for the input all. I decided to take a trip to Halford's yesterday afternoon to see if there were any discounts off oil. As its only down the road, I figured that I'd just pick some up if there was anything that caught my eye. Much to my surprise, there was an offer on Mobil 1 Super 3000 oil (5W30 & meets A5/B5 spec). A 5L drum & a 1L drum for a top-up was £38! Castrol was £93 for 6L, but that was 0W/30 (no discounts off Castrol). I also noticed that Castrol was only sold in 4L drums & 1L ones. So that means you have to buy one 4L drum & two 1L ones. Whereas, the Mobil is sold in 5L drums & 1L ones. Safe to say, the Mobil come with me. __________________ 2007 S80 2.4 D5 (P3 chassis) - 110,000 miles 2008 V70 2.4 D5 (P3 chassis) - 163,000 miles

Jan 2nd, 2021, 20:22	#9
Bonefishblues Premier Member Last Online: Today 20:44 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Near Bicester, Oxon	Seller just sent me an offer for the 20L LukOil 0/30 at £50 incl postage. I bought me a drum

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