best oil for car/ servicing

maxivolvo · Oct 16th, 2014, 22:11

hi guys,

this has probably been covered, but going to be servicing my 2003 2.0 v40

what is the best engine oil to use along with oil filter and spark plugs?

and is the oil filter easily accessible? the one on my old 1.8i GDI wasn't

flyingtech55 · Oct 16th, 2014, 22:35

Aaaaarghhhhhh...noooooo!!

Alex121 · Oct 16th, 2014, 22:40

*facepalm*

Sorry OP, but you'll soon learn what you have just unleashed.

DXMachina · Oct 16th, 2014, 22:48

Run .....

flyingtech55 · Oct 16th, 2014, 22:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by DXMachina

Run .....

faster!!

S40 Volvo · Oct 16th, 2014, 23:16

Oh my.....

Where is he!!??

Antz · Oct 16th, 2014, 23:17

Go to user cp and there's a section where you can ignore a member. It hides all their posts so you can't see them. Best button ever.

Oh and personally I use Halfords 10/40 semi with a Halfords oil filter. No doubt someone will jump in and write war and piece babbling about oil contamination, TUV approved and silicone deposits in oil but personally I've always ran Halfords oil in my cars on a combined mileage of well over 150k and I haven't had a single problem.

My old suzuki sj got whatever I found and that thing soldiered on forever.

Powerforge · Oct 16th, 2014, 23:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by maxivolvo

hi guys,

this has probably been covered, but going to be servicing my 2003 2.0 v40

what is the best engine oil to use along with oil filter and spark plugs?

and is the oil filter easily accessible? the one on my old 1.8i GDI wasn't

(Yep, found that mentioned button

not pressed yet tho..... )

Oil - 10w40 or 5w40 depending on budget, Fully synth preferable. but semi-synth wil be fine

This is good oil - and cheap too atm : http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/p/ca...2251&0&cc5_245

or

http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/p/ca...6031&0&cc5_248

Filter and plugs - cant really go wrong with OEM - ovlovs can be fussy about plugs so the general consensus is to fit volvo ones.

Darlo 1 · Oct 17th, 2014, 00:28

I pressed that button last week, my sanity returned soon after.

Orca2 · Oct 17th, 2014, 01:44

His wrath cometh ... And soon. And pages and pages of it.

Oct 16th, 2014, 22:11	#1
maxivolvo Senior Member Last Online: Apr 8th, 2016 09:42 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Hampshire	best oil for car/ servicing hi guys, this has probably been covered, but going to be servicing my 2003 2.0 v40 what is the best engine oil to use along with oil filter and spark plugs? and is the oil filter easily accessible? the one on my old 1.8i GDI wasn't

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DXMachina I ate all your bees Last Online: Sep 1st, 2023 17:00 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Rickmansworth, Herts	Run ..... __________________ '98 Saab 9-3 2.3i Conv owner. Former keeper of 1996 Saab 900iS 2.0 conv, 2001 V40 2.0i, 1999 Mondeo TD, 1995 Mondeo TD, 1990 Passat GT16v, 1983 Passat 1.8CL

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S40 Volvo Premier Member Last Online: Apr 7th, 2015 15:11 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Northamptonshire	Oh my..... Where is he!!?? __________________ 2004 S40 1.9D SE Classic Silver Green with Off-Black Leather

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Antz No I'm not the redhead Last Online: Nov 25th, 2022 09:49 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: North Yorkshire Coast	Go to user cp and there's a section where you can ignore a member. It hides all their posts so you can't see them. Best button ever. Oh and personally I use Halfords 10/40 semi with a Halfords oil filter. No doubt someone will jump in and write war and piece babbling about oil contamination, TUV approved and silicone deposits in oil but personally I've always ran Halfords oil in my cars on a combined mileage of well over 150k and I haven't had a single problem. My old suzuki sj got whatever I found and that thing soldiered on forever. __________________ 1988 Volvo 240 GLT T5 Swap a T5 motor into your RWD Volvo:The Guide

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Darlo 1 Lunatic. Last Online: Today 15:31 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: staffordshire	I pressed that button last week, my sanity returned soon after. __________________ V40 1.9D 2004 620 miles to the tankful. 235000 miles on clock. Now sold, S60 D5 2004. I vape therefore I am.

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flyingtech55 Senior Member Last Online: Feb 18th, 2024 12:18 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Ayrshire	Aaaaarghhhhhh...noooooo!!

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Alex121 Premier Member Last Online: Oct 27th, 2020 10:45 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: -	facepalm Sorry OP, but you'll soon learn what you have just unleashed.

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Orca2 I've Been Banned Last Online: Mar 24th, 2020 22:42 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Glasgow	His wrath cometh ... And soon. And pages and pages of it.

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