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5w/40 | 9 | 45.00% | |
10w/40 | 2 | 10.00% | |
5w/30 | 7 | 35.00% | |
other types of oil...(please specif) | 2 | 10.00% | |
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Mar 24th, 2018, 09:43 | #1 |
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yes i know its been asked a thousand times, but im due an oil change and dont know if im to put 5w or 10w in the motor.
its done 180k and i was thinking 5w/40 but im no expert and thats why im asking.. so guys.. 2003 v70 d5 with 180k on the clocks.... whats the best oil for the old girl TIA Al. |
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Mar 24th, 2018, 13:20 | #3 |
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5w30 or 5w40 it doesn’t really matter, personally I’d go 5w40. I wouldn’t be using 10w however
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0w/30 A5/B5
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Jun 1st, 2018, 19:40 | #6 |
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Same for me 0w/30 A5/B5 in my D5.
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0W/30 A5/B5 is not viscous enough when the engine is up to operating temperature. 5W/40 A3/B4 is the better grade of oil for these engines.
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Jun 1st, 2018, 20:00 | #8 |
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https://www.commaoil.com/products
http://www.mpmoil.nl/products/recommendation.php?1=1 What does this site say?
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Jun 1st, 2018, 20:25 | #9 |
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The recommendations of Volvo are based moreso on emissions and economy rather than engine protection. Many aftermarket suppliers of oil simply follow OEM recommendations, which can lead to oil being recommended for the wrong reasons. At 180k, I'd say with absolute certainty that the wear on the engine is such that it would be madness to use a thin oil such as 0W/30. The ACEA spec is great for fuel economy and emissions, but in terms of actual engine protection and preservation it's just not up to the job.
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Of course it is , It is what Volvo recommends as the premium oil for D5 ! They specifically said do not use a 40 grade oil in their oil charts 13 years ago ...
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